Workforce planning Flashcards
1
Q
The role of the HR Management
A
- deals with any issues relating to the management of staff
- staff must be looked after because they play an important role in helping to meet business objectives
2
Q
What are HRM activities?
A
- recruiting and selecting employees
- motivating an retaining staff
- ensuring all laws and policies are followed
- promoting good working relationship
- training and development of staff
3
Q
What are trend in society that are impacting the world of work
A
- increase in part time
- increased number of single - parent families
- more women seeking work
- ageing population
4
Q
What should the HR department consider when looking to increases/ decrease the number of stuff?
A
- Finances available
- Local area
- training
- current economic climate
- grants
- retirements
- work- like balance requests
5
Q
What goes into work force planning ?
A
- know the strategic business objectives
- analyse the labour market
- analyse the business demand
- analyse the existing workforce
6
Q
What are the benefits of work force planning
A
🠶 Gaps in the current staffing can be identified
🠶 Strategies can be put in place in order to fill gaps in staffing
🠶 Relevant training can be given
🠶 Staffing forecasts can be carried out
🠶 Allows continuity of production
🠶 Avoid overstaffing/surplus
