This document outlines the key components of an effective resourcing strategy for attracting and retaining top employees. It defines resourcing strategy as identifying the quantity and qualities of employees needed to meet organizational objectives. The components include HR planning, developing an employee value proposition to attract candidates, implementing resourcing and retention plans, and managing talent and succession. Effective strategies involve internal and external recruitment, competitive pay and benefits, job design, learning opportunities, and engagement programs.

1. CHARLES COTTER
26 NOVEMBER 2012
ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TOP CALIBRE
EMPLOYEES

2. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Introduction
Key presentation topics
Summary
Questions

3. DEFINING A RESOURCING STRATEGY
Resourcing is what organizations do to ensure that they have
the people they need
Resourcing strategy is concerned with identifying how many -
quantitative – and what sort of people – qualitative are required
and making plans to procure, retain them and utilize them
optimally
Matching people to the strategic and operational needs of the
organization and ensuring full utilization of these resources
Recruiting, selecting and promoting people who fit the
organizational culture and strategic requirements
“Getting the right number of people, with the right skills, at the
right time, in the right place to deliver on the short and long-
term organizational objectives”
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4. LEARNING ACTIVITY
Based on the definition and objectives of a
resourcing strategy, evaluate/rate on a scale
of 1-5, the degree of efficiency and
effectiveness of your current organizational
resourcing practices
Identify the gaps of your resourcing strategy

5. COMPONENTS OF A RESOURCING
STRATEGY
HR Planning
Employee Value Proposition
Resourcing Plans
Retention strategy
Flexibility strategy
Talent and Succession Management strategy

6. HR PLANNING PROCESS
Consultation and Alignment with
Business Plans and Strategies
Demand Forecasting
Supply Forecasting
Forecasting requirements – surplus or
deficit
Appropriate HR Action Plans

7. EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
A resourcing strategy is concerned with shaping what
the organization has to offer to people to attract
prospective employees and to retain them
A statement of what an organization will provide for
people that they will value
Positioning/re-positioning the organization as an
Employer of Choice – branding
Financial and non-financial pull factors

8. EVP NON-FINANCIAL PULL
FACTORS
The general attractiveness of the organization
Corporate Social Responsibility – corporate conduct
and ethics
Compelling values – respect, diversity and
inclusiveness
Work-life balance – quality
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
and development - viable future prospects

9. LEARNING ACTIVITY
By referring to both the financial and non-
financial pull factors of your current EVP,
evaluate/rate on a scale of 1-5, the appeal
thereof as a magnetic attraction force
Identify the gaps of your current EVP and
recommend how it can be improved

10. RESOURCING PLANS
Internal resourcing strategy
External resourcing strategy
Relative Advantages
Which resourcing strategy is the most
effective?

11. BEST PRACTICE RESOURCING AND
SELECTING STRATEGIES
 Where?
 Current employees with potential/talent
 External candidates with the right credentials e.g Head-hunting
 Internet and Social Networks
 Campus recruitment
 Recruitment agencies
 How?
 Competency-based techniques
 Structured job selection interviews
 Performance testing
 Psychometric testing
 Assessment Centres
 Referencing checking and Vetting

12. BEST PRACTICE RETENTION
STRATEGIES
 Competitive, above market related remuneration – salary and benefits
 Performance bonuses and incentives
 Job design
 Learning and Development
 Flexible work practices
 Employee Engagement
 Career planning and development
 Employee Relationship Management

13. SUMMARY
Key points
Questions
Contact details:
 Charles Cotter
 084 562 9446
 charlescot@polka.co.za
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