work force planning

Question 1

define work force planning

Answer 1

method by which a business forecasts how many and what type of employees it needs in the future and now

Question 2

what will they need to consider ?

Answer 2

• skill they have and require
• can staff shortages be resolved by temporary changes
• can skills be sourced internally or externally
• when will the need the new skills required

Question 3

workforce planning cycle

Answer 3

1. predict size and nature of future workforce.
2. compare w/ current w.force
3. identify shortages,surplus and skill gaps
4. carry out skills audit of current w. force
5. implement strategies

Question 4

list flexible types of working

Answer 4

• flexible hours
• home working
• job sharing
• multi skilling
• zero hours contracts
• hot desking