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Human Resource Planning, or Human Resource Development Planning is the process by which a company attempts to ensure that it has

the necessary people, skills and talents needed to reach its goals. HR planning can have implications for hiring, retention, and the training and development of existing staff, while Human Resource Development Planning (HRD planning) usually focuses on skill development.

So, the issue is: How do you know what skills, people, talents and abilities are needed in the future? That's where there is a link between human resource planning and strategic planning. HR planning takes the information from the strategic planning process as input, and uses it to predict what will be needed in the future.

Of course, HR planning can be done independently of strategic planning, but it simply makes more sense to first to strategic planning, and then do human resources planning, because the mission, role and goals of the organization really will determine human resource needs Human Resource Planning, or Human Resource Development Planning is the process by which a company attempts to ensure that it has the necessary people, skills and talents needed to reach its goals. HR planning can have implications for hiring, retention, and the training and development of existing staff, while Human Resource Development Planning (HRD planning) usually focuses on skill development. So, the issue is: How do you know what skills, people, talents and abilities are needed in the future? That's where there is a link between human resource planning and strategic planning. HR planning takes the information from the strategic planning process as input, and uses it to predict what will be needed in the future. Of course, HR planning can be done independently of strategic planning, but it simply makes more sense to first to strategic planning, and then do human resources planning, because the mission, role and goals of the organization really will determine human resource needs.

an Resource Strategic Plan is of Critical Importance

Empowering People to Drive Productivity

Human resource strategic plan, the result of HR strategic planning, is one of the important written documents that demonstrate the seriousness to manage people. Your HR plan shows that employees' contribution is critical to your organization's performance. An HR strategic plan and a strategic HR plan are basically the same in meaning and objectives. We can say that "human resource strategic plan" places emphasis on the quality of components of the plan itself while "strategic HR plan" places the importance of people in ensuring the successful implementation of that plan.

What is Human Resource Strategic Plan? As stated elsewhere in this website, a strategic plan consists of a series of actions designed to accomplish defined objectives. An HR plan is described as strategic since such plan is intended to help organizations achieve their business plan. Preparing this plan is an essential part of the HR function. In strategic human resource management, formulating such a plan is critical to the continued existence of the Human Resource Department and the importance of HR people in helping management and employees accomplish the business objectives of the organization. A human resource strategic plan is aligned to the organization's strategic business plan. Strategic HR management is linked to the management of business activities of the organization. It is mainly the people who provide the required leverage to the organization's efforts in accomplishing its overall plan. It is the linkage that is of prime importance in the relationship between people and the organization's plan.

Components of an HR strategic plan In "HR Planning: Why It Is Essential for Your Organizations Success," Stacey Carrol lists six components, namely, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Knowing the company/organizations business and strategic plan Doing an external scan Assessing the internal workforce Forecasting workforce demand Forecasting workforce supply

6. Developing HR strategies including programs, policies, practices and activities - such as workforce supply and demand - and linking them to the business strategies

Development and Implementation of Human Resource Strategic Plan Develop a strategic plan that translates business strategies into Human Resource priorities. It is not the preparation of any HR plan. It is concerned with 'the HR plan' that can effectively help to make 'the business plan' succeed. Senior management and line managers must participate in order to draw up a comprehensive, meaningful, easy-to-understand, and implementable HR plan. Process: y y y y y y y Examine internal and external environments to identify strategic challenges and objectives Prepare comprehensive HR action plans Determine budgets Link HR plans to organization's strategic goals Implement plans with specific time-lines Decide on regularity of reviews to ensure effectiveness of the plans Take timely corrective action where required

Implementing a Human Resource Strategic Plan You need to do the following for the successful implementation of the HR strategic plan. y Presentation of the human resource strategy in an easily-understood language. Where possible use charts, diagrams and other helpful tools to facilitate better understanding. Explaining details of the plan to employees at every levels Indicating the time frame for implementation Getting every employee to get involved in implementation and to self-regulate according to time-line Implementing procedures for obtaining feedback Reviewing implementation method for effectiveness using HR metrics Putting in place effective ways of taking corrective action Communicating to employees any new decisions, observations, etc as the results of feedback received or new development

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Use what is usually referred to as "double loop feedback" in obtaining feedback and in taking corrective action. In this way, you will get better quality information

Human Resource Strategic Plan in Successful Organizations Many of the successful organizations can confirm that having implemented a Human Resource plan is one of the reasons for their continued success. Your organization will do well to follow suit.

Having developed the plan your organization can concentrate in performance improvement. It will save time, reduce costs and motivate employees since they clearly know what to do. Knowing exactly what they are expected to do make them more productive.

Wasted Resources and Lost Opportunities Why must your organization waste its resources in the pursuit of success while ignoring or failing to realize the importance of preparing a human resource strategic plan? You may miss opportunities for improvements. And all because you forgot what important role your people can play under a well-prepared strategic plan

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