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Learn to forecast labor demand using statistical models, manage labor surplus and shortage, recruit effectively, and evaluate recruitment sources in MGMT.422.
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Chapter 5 Planning for and Recruiting Human Resources
Human Resource Planning MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Forecasting Demand for Labor • Trend analysis • Using statistical models to predict labor demand for next year • Leading indicators • Objective measures that accurately predict future labor demand • Subjective judgments MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Determining Labor Supply MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Labor Supply Management Options MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Managing a Surplus • Downsizing • Planned elimination of large numbers of personnel • Early retirement programs • Programs that encourage older workers to leave voluntarily • Pros and Cons MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Managing a Shortage • Temporary and Contract Workers • Outsourcing • Manufacturing or payroll • Pros and cons MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Implementing & Evaluating the Plan • Who is responsible for the results? • Was the organization successful in avoiding the labor shortages or surpluses? • Which parts of the plan were successful or not? • What was the impact of the plan on workforce utilization? MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Recruiting • Identifying and attracting potential employees • Three areas of focus: • Personnel policies • Recruitment sources • Characteristics of the recruiter MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Recruiting MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Personnel Policies • Recruiting from within or outside the company • Pay strategies • Employment at will vs. due-process policies • Image Advertising MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Recruitment Sources MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Evaluating Recruiting Sources MGMT 422 - Chapter 5
Who is an Applicant? • In March 2004, the EEOC re-defined the term “applicant” • To be considered an applicant: • The employer has acted to fill a particular position • The individual has followed the employer’s standard application procedures • The individual indicates an interest in the particular position MGMT 422 - Chapter 5