Human ResourcesPlanning & Recruitment

Chapter 6

Human Resources PlanningThe HR Planning Process – 1. Determine impact of organizational objectives2. Define skills needed3. Determine HR requirements4. Develop action plans

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Human Resources PlanningThe HR Planning Process – Methods• Trend Analysis / Time Series• Ratio Analysis• Computer Forecasting• Benchmarking• The Managerial “Gut Feeling”

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Chapter 6

Human Resources PlanningHR Planning Pitfalls –

• Ambiguity• Top-management support• Biting off too much• Lack of coordination• Working in a vacuum• Focusing ONLY on numbers• Operational disengagement• Everyone else is doing it!

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Chapter 7

Human Resources RecruitmentSeeking and attracting a pool of applicants from which qualified candidates for job vacancies can be chosen.

The goal is to generate the largest pool of applicants possible.

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Chapter 7

Human Resources RecruitmentInternal Sources of Applicants:

• Job Postings• HR files of past employees• Skill Banks (Training & Development files)

External Sources of Applicants:• Advertising (traditional & electronic)• Agencies, Temp Help, & Recruiters• Referrals & Walk-Ins• Campus visits & Job Fairs

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