Human Resource

Planning: Methods
That Work
Effective human resource planning can revolutionize the way your
company operates. Learn how to plan, implement and make the most of
your resources.

by Google India
Defining Human Resource Planning
What Is Human Resource
Planning?
HR planning is a systematic process aimed at
determining and fulfilling the needs of your
organization in terms of human resources.
Why Is It Important?
It helps an organization to identify the gap
between the current workforce and the
required workforce so that the organization
can recruit the right people for the right job.
Factors Affecting HR Planning
Social, political, economic and technological
factors can all have an impact on HR
planning. Understanding these factors is vital
to effective planning.
Methods of Human Resource
Planning
1 Forecasting 2 Goal-oriented

Estimating future demand for the Usualy linked with broader goals or
organization's products or services to targets of the organization.
determine the required workforce
needs.

3 Workforce Analysis 4 Supply Forecasting

Assessing current workforce Estimating future availability of

capabilities, gaps, and areas of growth employees with the required skills and
or improvement. qualifications to perform specific jobs.
Steps in Human Resource Planning

Assess Business Forecast HR Establish HR Implement HR

Strategy Requirements Objectives Plan

Identify the business
strategy of the organization
and the objectives to
determine the long-term
HR needs.
Based on business strategy Define HR objectives that Start making the HR plan
and objectives estimate the will keep the HR operational by recruiting,
future HR needs that will department focused and training, and rewarding the
meet the demand. moving toward the goals. employees.
Challenges in Human Resource Planning

Uncertain Economic Conditions

Unpredictable economic conditions can cause a decrease or

increase in demand for a specific product or service, which
in turn affects HR needs.

1 2 3

Changing Business Environment Employee Retention

Any changes in the business environment, such as mergers, Retaining high-performing employees can often be
acquisitions, downsizing, or expansions can impact HR difficult, leading to staffing shortages and difficulty
Conclusion
Benefits of HR Planning
An effective HR planning process
helps to align workforce strengths
with business strategies, ensures
that the right people are in the right
jobs, and improves employee
satisfaction.
Effective HR Planning
Practices
For best results, HR planning must
be aligned with organizational goals
and objectives, data-driven, and
incorporate current and future
trends.
Key Takeaways
HR planning is an immensely
important process for all
organizations. By using effective
techniques such as forecasting,
workforce analysis, and supply
forecasting, organizations can
ensure they have the right people in
the right jobs.