2. HR planning definition
Human Resource planning is the
process by which an organisation
ensures that:
It has the right number and kinds of people,
At the right places,
At the right time,
Capable of effectively and efficiently completing
those tasks that will help the organization to
achieve its overall strategic objectives.
3. Definition (cont..)
Process by which a company decides
how an organization should move from
its current manpower position to its
desired manpower position.
It also provides mechanisms to eliminate
any gaps that may exist between supply
and demand.
It is a process of determining what
positions in the firm will have to be filled
and when.
4. Definition (cont..)
Human Resource planning translates the
organization’s overall goal into the
number and types of workers needed to
meet those goals.
Thus, HR planning determines the
number and types of employees to be
recruited into the organization or phased
out of it
5. Objectives of HR Planning
To ensure adequate supply of manpower
as and when required.
To ensure proper use of existing human
resources in the organization.
To forecast requirements of human
resources with different levels of skills.
To maximize the use of Human Resources
and ensure their ongoing development.
To increase the organization’s productivity.
7. Types of HR Planning
Aggregate Planning
Aggregate Planning is done for the group of
employees at specific level, usually the low jobs.
Aggregate Planning is forecasting the demand for
employees.
The single greatest indicator of the demand for
employees is demand for organization’s product or
services.
8. Aggregate Planning (CONTD…..)
Aggregate Planning is done through Unit
Forecasting Method.
In this method, each individual unit, department or
branch of the organization estimates its future needs
for employees.
For example each branch of a bank may prepare
its own forecast for the estimation of its future needs
for employees. This is also called as Bottom-up
Planning.
9. Types of HR Planning
Succession Planning
Succession Planning involves identifying the key
management positions that the organization cannot
afford to have vacant.
These are generally senior management positions
that the organizations feels difficult to fill.
Succession Planning is easy to understand on
concept basis, but on practical implementation it is
very difficult.
10. Succession Planning (CONTD…..)
On the basis of traditional approach, succession
planning uses a tool called as Replacement Chart.
Replacement Chart identify key positions, possible
successor for each of these positions.
Replacement Chat can be easily derived by the
Organizational Chart.