Management of People - Reasons for workforce change

Question 1

What is good about reasons for workforce changes? (definition)

Answer 1

It will allow organisation to analyse labour market. They can then predict shortage skilled staff in the further.

Question 2

What are the advantages of reasons for workforce changes?

Answer 2

• Helps to avoid over staffing
• Gaps to current staffing can be identified
• Relevant training can be given

Question 3

What are the reasons for changes in the workforce?
(New staff)

Answer 3

New staff may be needed for the following reasons:
- To meet increasing demand for existing products.
- To develop new products to satisfy demand.
- To assist in opening new stores/factories.
- To help enter new markets.
- To respond to flexible working arrangements

Question 4

What are the reasons for changes in the workforce?
(Existing staff)

Answer 4

Existing staff may be removed or leave for the following reasons:
- To respond to falling sales/demand for products
- To take up positions with competitors or other local employees
- Because employees retire, take sick leave, go on maternity leave, and so on.
- The business needs different employees with new skills.