Workforce Planning Flashcards
What are flexible working practices considered for?
So that staff are available when they are needed most
Flexible working practices can help organizations respond to fluctuating demand for labor.
What does workforce planning encourage managers to do?
Prepare and plan for changes rather than simply react to them
This proactive approach helps organizations adapt to future challenges.
What allows businesses to prepare for periods of significant change?
Workforce planning
This can include restructuring, technological change, and growth.
What does the ‘F’ in FACES of HR stand for?
Facilitator Role
This role involves providing or facilitating training.
What is the role of an HR Auditor?
Monitor and report on how effectively individual staff and departments are following HR policies and procedures
This ensures compliance within the organization.
What does the Consultancy Role in HR provide?
Specialist guidance and information to managers on staffing situations
This helps managers make informed decisions.
What is the Executive Role in HR?
HR staff assume the role of ‘resident expert’ in all staffing matters
This role is critical for strategic HR decision-making.
What does the Service Role in HR provide?
Useful information on current employee legislation and changes affecting staff
This ensures that the organization remains compliant with laws.
List some activities carried out by HR.
- Human resource planning
- Creating job descriptions and person specifications
- Organising interviews and recruiting staff
- Training staff and encouraging professional development
- Ensuring safe working conditions
- Handling grievances between staff members
- Developing and implementing HRM policies and procedures
These activities are essential for effective workforce management.
What is the primary purpose of the Human Resources Department?
To recruit, train, develop and maintain an effective workforce
This is essential for achieving strategic aims and objectives.
What is the aim of workforce planning?
To have the right number of employees in the right place with the right skills at the right time
This alignment is crucial for meeting company objectives.
What does workforce planning help to avoid?
- Understaffing
- Overstaffing/surplus
These conditions can lead to inefficiencies and lost productivity.
What is involved in the steps to workforce planning?
- Looking at changes and trends in the labour market
- Identifying and estimating future needs
- Assessing current staffing levels
- Developing training programmes for future skills
These steps ensure that the organization is prepared for future challenges.
Fill in the blank: Workforce Planning is the process of _______ the workforce requirements of the business for future years.
[forecasting]
Forecasting is essential for effective workforce management.
True or False: Workforce planning is solely about hiring new employees.
False
It also involves managing existing staffing levels and planning for future needs.
