HR Planning

OS352 HRM

Fisher

Sept. 25, 2003

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Agenda

Collect Exercise 2– Emails received prior to class also acceptable

In-class writing HR planning processes Alternative ways to obtain labor

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In-class writing

How does the use of temporary employees and outsourcing help an organization with its HR planning? Are there potential disadvantages to this approach?

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HR Planning

Step 1: Analyzing HR needs– Job analysis allows you to specify required

competencies

Step 2: Developing and implementing an approach to meet those needs– Questions to ask?– Data you would use?

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Forecasting

Prediction of labor needs relative to the market– Same as any market: supply and demand

What factors are likely to affect an organization’s needs for labor?

What factors are going to affect supply?

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Labor shortage vs. surplus

How do organizations address these situations?

Need to consider– Speed of solution– Congruence with strategy– Affect on employees– Long term ramifications

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Alternative models of obtaining labor

Part time employees Seasonal employees Consultants Contractors

– Issues with outsourcing– What is the purpose?– Is it always appropriate?

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Outsourcing examples

Paychex Airport security US military National Park Service Are these appropriate uses of outsourcing?

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Application of HR Planning

Workforce utilization review Part of planning relative to affirmative action

– Compare available workforce to own

What strategies could be used to address an underutilization situation?

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For next class

No class Sept. 30 – Fall break Topic on Oct. 2 – Recruitment

– Review textbook material– Review one internet job site (e.g.,

Monster.com)– Bring scavenger hunt ads to class

Will return exams