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HR Planning. OS352 HRM Fisher Sept. 25, 2003. Agenda. Collect Exercise 2 Emails received prior to class also acceptable In-class writing HR planning processes Alternative ways to obtain labor. In-class writing.
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HR Planning OS352 HRM Fisher Sept. 25, 2003
Agenda • Collect Exercise 2 • Emails received prior to class also acceptable • In-class writing • HR planning processes • Alternative ways to obtain labor
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?
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?
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?
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
Alternative models of obtaining labor • Part time employees • Seasonal employees • Consultants • Contractors • Issues with outsourcing • What is the purpose? • Is it always appropriate?
Outsourcing examples • Paychex • Airport security • US military • National Park Service • Are these appropriate uses of outsourcing?
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?
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