FINDING THE PERFECT FIT FOR YOUR PLAN!!
Welcome to Part 2 of the manpower planning series !! In case you missed Part 1; we got you!
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One of the benefits of manpower planning is managing staffing levels. Manpower planning helps organizations identify staffing gaps that necessitate recruitment or capacity building.
The recruitment function in an organization is the process of finding, vetting and choosing candidates for open positions. In order to meet the organization’s workforce demands, the recruitment process is essential to manpower planning since it guarantees that the right people are in the right positions at the right time.
By examining data from the previous and present workforces and identifying patterns, a company can forecast its future manpower requirements and figure out the kind and quantity of workers needed to fill those positions. Below are some benefits an organization can reap from a well-thought-out recruitment and selection process.
● Identifying talent gaps:
Recruitment aids in determining organizational skill gaps. The first stage of recruitment is to identify the skills and experience the organization needs to address gaps in its workforce by assessing job requirements and comparing them to the abilities and experience of current employees. The business can then establish a plan to acquire the needed talent, either internally through promotions/transfers or externally through recruitment.
● Attracting top talent:
Recruitment helps the organization draw in top talent. An organization may recruit the best individuals to fill its workforce needs by creating an appealing employer brand, compelling job descriptions, and adopting efficient sourcing tactics. Hiring a friend’s spouse because they are jobless does not fit the bill.
● Improving diversity and inclusivity:
Recruitment can improve diversity and inclusion while reducing in-breeding within the organization.
An organization can build a more diverse and inclusive workforce that more accurately reflects the communities it serves by utilizing inclusive language in job descriptions, sourcing individuals from various backgrounds, and carrying out objective selection procedures.
● Reducing turnover:
Recruitment can assist with lowering turnover rates within a business. An organization can lower the likelihood of turnover and guarantee a steady workforce by choosing applicants who are a good fit for the firm’s culture and values as well as who have the requisite skills and experience for the position.
By ensuring that the appropriate individuals are employed in the appropriate positions at the appropriate times, effective recruitment methods can assist organizations in achieving their business objectives.
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