Strategic Workforce Planning: Advanced Recruitment and Selection Techniques

Introduction:

This specialized course in Strategic Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Selection provides participants with a deep understanding of contemporary advancements in Human Resource Planning (HRP). Workforce planning has become a critical function, sometimes operating as a distinct department within HR.

Participants will explore modern manpower planning cycles, including advanced HRP tools and software. The course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for excellence in strategic workforce planning.

By thoroughly examining these topics, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic recruitment and workforce planning, along with practical applications of strategic workforce planning principles in everyday HR operations.

Objectives:

By the end of this Strategic Workforce Planning course, participants will be able to:

• Utilize the new linear model for effective human resource management.
• Calculate and interpret manpower data, including predictive trends.
• Understand all components of the manpower model, from data collection and analysis to succession planning.
• Design organizational charts with expertise.
• Select and use appropriate software for predictive trend analysis and forecasting.
• Construct business process maps and engage in business process re-engineering.
• Grasp fundamental concepts of job analysis and evaluation.
• Conduct comprehensive job analysis discussions.
• Create detailed job descriptions from thorough analysis.
• Advocate for job evaluation as a key tool for ensuring internal consistency and fairness.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive Workshops
• Case Studies
• Role Plays and Simulations
• Expert Panels and Q&A Sessions
• Group Discussions and Activities
• Hands-On Exercises with Software Tools
• Self-Assessment and Reflection
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Real-World Problem Solving
• Feedback and Performance Evaluation

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Manpower Strategy and Organizational Analysis

• The role of strategic workforce management in manpower planning.
• Strategic model components and key drivers.
• Emergency response planning and organizational risk management.
• Analyzing organizational change and strategic workforce planning goals (case study).

Unit 2: Organizational Design, Downsizing, Right-Sizing, Employee Manager Ratios

• Determining personnel requirements and recruitment strategies.
• Analyzing downsizing and right-sizing with case studies.
• Managing employee-manager ratios for effective organizational design.

Unit 3: Key Functions of Modern Manpower Planners

• Strategic focus areas: manpower analysis, predictive forecasting, and situational fulfillment.
• Data analysis, forecasting techniques, and critical tools.
• Utilizing software for workforce planning and recruitment solutions.
• Understanding performance and efficiency in workforce planning.

Unit 4: Manpower Situation Fulfillment

• Principles of effective workforce planning.
• Trend analysis: retrospective and projective techniques.
• Applying Monte Carlo simulations for workforce planning.
• Succession planning: strategies and group development.
• Selection processes: internal and external recruitment.

Unit 5: Supporting Processes in Manpower Planning

• Integrating pay and rewards within the psychological contract.
• Advancements in interview techniques and recruitment preparation.
• Creating effective training programs for workforce planning.
• The role of performance appraisal in recruitment and selection.
• Impact of business process re-engineering on hiring decisions.