Workforce planning

Question 1

What is workforce planning ?

Answer 1

Means employing the correct number of staff with the right skills, in the right place and at the right time, to deliver the business’s aims and objectives

Question 2

What does workforce planning include ?

Answer 2

1. Establishing what vacancies exist
2. Creating job descriptions and specifications
3. Advertising and training new member of staff to become a productive part of the business

Question 3

What are 3 impacts of having an effective workforce planning ?

Answer 3

1. More able to meet objectives
2. Able to respond to external factors more effectively
3. Gain competitive advantage
4. May have to manage reduction of staff