Summary What is an effective workforce plan?

Developing and
implementing
workforce plans
HOOK: WHAT IS WORKFORCE PLANNING?
- This is a plan that is developed to ensure a workforce always has
the right skills and number of employees to meet the requirements
of the business.

WHAT WOULD BE IN THE WORKFORCE PLAN?
- Identify company’s overall objectives and strategy
- Discuss the implications of the strategy on future staffing needs
- Audit current workforce – looking at skills needed in the future
- Produce a workforce plan

- Current staff information
- Recruitment needs
- Training needs
- Appraisal information

DEPARTMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF A BUSINESS:
- Finance department
- Marketing department
- HR department
- Operational department

KEY PARTS OF A WORKFORCE PLAN:
- Recruitment and selection:
 Determining the requirements of the business – finding out what
the business needs the most to meet its most important
objective
 Attracting a suitable candidate – advertising the business for
hiring, offering a competitive salary
 Selecting the right person – being specific on what the business
needs. Choosing an individual who has the appropriate skills
- Training and development: (What a new worker would like to know
on their first day at work and training and development)
 The SLT
 Login details
 Work rules
 Who you’ll be working with