Staffing involves finding the right person for the right job through a defined process. The staffing process consists of 8 steps: 1) estimating manpower requirements, 2) recruitment, 3) selection, 4) placement and orientation, 5) training and development, 6) performance appraisal, 7) promotion and career planning, and 8) compensation. Staffing is important because it allows an organization to obtain competent employees, improve performance, support growth and survival, optimize human resource utilization, and boost job satisfaction and employee morale.