Satisfying the need through Human Resource Planning

 

What is Human Resource Planning (HRP)

Human resource planning (HRP) has become vital for any organization to effectively function. Effective planning of human resources is required for the productivity, growth, and financial expansion of any organization. Pairing the organizations' job requirements with individuals is important at all stages, including procedures for hiring eligible candidates into the organization (Armstrong, 2006).

Human resource planning also is used in the cultivation of abilities, potential skills, and capacities through a continued partnership between the employee and employer. Employees also are dependent on the success or failure of the organization's ability to provide a high standard of Human resource planning when it comes to promotions and intercompany transfers. Human resource planning plays a vital role when organizations plan on expanding, diversifying, or decreasing the size of their business. Additionally, an organization's goals, plans, and strategies are dependent on the successful implementation of human resource planning John (Stredwick, 2005).

Human resource planning is sometimes known as ‘Human capital planning’ 'Manpower Planning', 'Employment Planning', 'Labour Planning', and 'Personnel Planning'.

Bulla and Scott (1994) defined human resource planning as ‘the process for ensuring that the human resource requirements of an organization are identified, and plans are made for satisfying those requirements’.

This is a systematic process of reviewing HR needs at a given timeline to ensure sufficient employees are available with the needed skill sets. For an organization to move from Its existing manpower position to its projected manpower position human resource planning plays a key role in bridging the gap to have sufficient people who are motivated, driven with skill and abilities to perform duties, and tasks and to handle responsibilities to meet the goals of the organization Proper HRP also helps the individual be motivated and helps in improving talents and skills. There are two types of HRP which can be broken down into hard and soft planning.  Human resource planning is the initial step in Human resource management in converting the company’s plans and objectives into the number of employees needed to achieve this goal, reaching out to the right people with the right skill set at the right time. Ideally, it is the responsibility of the head of the department and manager to give input on the information based on the operating levels. (Armstong & Taylor,2014)   


"Human Resource Planning picks up the issues that are at the heart of the business, such as acquisition, decentralization, empowerment, internationalization, or technology, and investigates their human resource management implications. HRP, therefore, requires a strategic approach to the recruitment, development, management, and motivation of the people in the organization, in the context of a pressing business issue. It is a systematic process of linking human resource practices with business demands to improve an organization’s abilities. It establishes the plans, courses of action, and targets for the range of policies needed to enable the organization to influence the management of its human resources." Sparrow (1992)

Hard and Soft Human Resource Planning

The classification of hard and soft Human resource planning can be differentiated as hard HRP the work aspect of humans while soft HRP focuses on the human aspect of work. Hard HRP practice has more controls exercised on the employee to achieve a set of goals and objectives whereas soft HRP focuses on the development and the welfare of the employee which is motivationally driven target achievement. (Armstrong, 2006)

Hard HRP practices are useful when it comes to dealing with employment on short-term projects and contracts. We see that Hard HRP has gradually been faced out of organizations where the interaction of employees and stakeholders share a long-term relationship giving room for individuals to diversify their skills and talents for the betterment of the organization and themself (Armstrong, 2006)  

 

References

1.    Bulla, D N, and Scott, P M (1994) Manpower requirements forecasting: a case example, in        (eds) D Ward, TP Bechet and R Tripp, Human Resource Forecasting and Modelling, The           Human Resource Planning Society, New York    

2.    John Stredwick, 2005, An Introduction to Human Resource Management,                                   2nd edition, Elsevier Butterworth- Heinemann, Burlington, Vermont, pp.62    

3.    Michael Armstrong, 2006, Human Resource Management Practice, 10th edition, Kogan               Page, London, and Philadelphia, pp. 216,364-365

4.    Michael Armstong and Stephan Taylor, (2014), Armstrongs Handbook of                                       Human resource practice,13th edition, Kogan Page, London, and Philadelphia pp.216,217

            5.    Reddy, K. (2019). What Are the Benefits of Human Resource Planning?-                                                  WiseStep. [online] WiseStep. Available at:                                                                                                   https://content.wisestep.com/benefits-human-resource-planning [Accessed 03 Mar. 2023]

            6.    Sparrow, P. (1992) Human resource planning at Engindorf plc. In: Winstanley, D., Woodall,                     J.(eds). Case Studies in Personnel. IPD, pp. 252–259.

7.   www.youtube.com. (n.d.). HR Basics: Human Resource Planning. [online] Available                  at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fhXWlHubpA&t=5s[Accessed 04 Mar. 2023].


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Comments

  1. Dhanushka Jayanath 6 March 2023 at 05:36

    excellent and best information to proof the point ,gathered the required materials and references highlighting the point very well ,

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  2. Iresha Udari6 March 2023 at 06:16

    A good, detailed information of HR planning which gives a clearly understanding about how important it is to an organization and has used a lot of references and supporting materials to give an overall look of HR Planning.

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  3. Anushka Darshana6 March 2023 at 08:03

    This article covers the basic and the process of Human Resource Planning (HRP). As given facts that, HRP is to ensure that an organisation has the right people with right skills in the right positions at the right time to achieve its goals and objectives. As stated, it is a crucial part of HRP and helps to ensure that an organisation has a competitive edge in the industry.

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  4. Piumali6 March 2023 at 18:42

    A really important article. It is worth to have a lot of articles that can get a wide range of data about human resource planning in one place.

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  5. Kasun Rathnayake6 March 2023 at 20:53

    HRM Planning is very much critical function for any organization. This article explains it very simple way to understand it easily.

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  6. Amila Indika6 March 2023 at 22:42

    Good one mate. Bit lengthy but interesting one. Way to start ☺️

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  7. Rangana Dilshan7 March 2023 at 00:41

    HRM planning is very essential to any kind of company since that is the starting point in planning the employee demand and Supply..On the other hand human resource is the main resource since they are the resource that use other resources to achieve organization objectives..appreciated your effort and that is a interesting article..

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  8. Asanka Devagiri8 March 2023 at 13:10

    Human resource planning is a technique company uses to balance its flow of employees and prevent situations such as team member shortages or surpluses. This also ensures that the business has the right people with the appropriate skills and ability to build a strong workforce. Article is explaining this very clearly and great effort George.

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  9. Anton Perera9 March 2023 at 08:11

    Everything included as per the topic. Excellent work Brother.

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  10. RUSHNI YUSUF10 March 2023 at 06:21

    Key factors are highlighted in steps where we all can understand. Great article ,full of information.. keep up the good work.. cheers

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  11. Suranga Wijayarathna10 March 2023 at 19:31

    I agree that effective HRP is crucial for an organization's productivity, growth, and financial expansion.The process of hiring eligible candidates is an important step in this process, and it's essential to have well-defined procedures to ensure that the right people are selected for the job. Your insights are valuable, Keep up the great work!

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  12. Anonymous11 March 2023 at 06:55

    You did a great job and you have explained in detail about hr planing.

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  13. Dinesh Kumara11 March 2023 at 23:18

    This article is best information and cover the basic to proof the point. HRP is a process gives to achieve its goals and objectives. This article which it is very important and very simple way to understanding.

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  14. Saraj Kahingala14 March 2023 at 03:26

    You have explained clearly how is important Human Resources Planning to the organizations. Very interesting and important article. Well Done.

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  15. W.J. Chrishan Fernando.15 March 2023 at 02:44

    You have explained analytically about need satisfaction through human resource planning.Excellent work Brother.

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  16. Arjuna kangara 16 March 2023 at 10:26

    Good explain for HRP system and hard and soft work.organisation has the right people with right skills in the right positions at the right time. so this rules and approach explain very well.

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  17. Tharanga Jayasundara16 March 2023 at 18:56

    You did a fantastic job integrating key academic concepts into the blog. But you gave "human resource planning" more weight and included a deep analytical perspective while giving "strategic planning" less weight. The "hard and soft" idea raises some extremely intriguing questions. Well done!

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  18. S A P Prasanna 16 March 2023 at 19:21

    This is the key point in HRM.But most of the local organisations have failed to analyse and do the right HR planning. Great article. Keep it up!

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  19. Tharanga17 March 2023 at 23:50

    Satisfying the organization's needs through human resource planning requires a systematic and thorough approach. By following these steps, organizations can ensure that they have the right number of type of employees to achieve their goals and objectives too. Good article.

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  20. Chanaka Dissanayake7 April 2023 at 05:32

    Simplified yet have covered a vast area of the strategic plan of an organization. HRP is one of the key function of an organization at sustainability aspect. Retaining employees will be the key but if you dont plan them right, it will not work out. Good Luck!

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  21. Gayantha Costa17 April 2023 at 09:33

    Excellent work. This article critically discusses the planning process of HRM with several author definitions. Planning is very important in HRM for several reasons such as alignment with organizational goals, forecasting future needs, resource allocation, budgeting and risk management. Very helpful article to understand the planning process clearly. Good luck with future work.

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