Workforce Planning Guide
April 1999
DETERMINE FUNCTIONAL
In this step, the focus is on function, not on people
REQUIREMENTS
needed to do the job. What functions will be performed
in order to accomplish the strategic mission?
The development of data will provide a basis for
evaluation of human resource needs, and the analysis of
that data. This will include basic population data, such
as future gaps and surpluses in the workforce, as well as
other relevant data such as diversity statistics,
population demographics, turnover rates and causes,
employee opinion survey results, and other issues
unique to organizations.
A significant part of this activity is that analysis of the
data provides the knowledge base to be able to respond
intelligently when unforeseen circumstances dictate that
the plan itself must change. The more uncertain the
environment, the more likely the plan is to change.
CREATE FUTURE
A workforce profile involves developing long range
WORKFORCE PROFILE
competency requirements based on future functional
requirements. The types of questions traditionally
asked in this step are: How will jobs within the
organization change as a result of technological
advancements, economic, social and political
conditions? What are the consequences, outcomes or
results of these changes? What competencies will
workers need to perform in order to accomplish the
work of the future? What are the qualifications
required to perform future key roles in your
organization?
STEP 3:
PHASE II: WHO CAN DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?
STEP 4:
Summary :
Workforce Planning Guide April 1999 DETERMINE FUNCTIONAL In this step, the focus is on function, not on people REQUIREMENTS needed to do the job. This will include basic population data, such as future gaps and surpluses in the workforce, as well as other relevant data such as diversity statistics, population demographics, turnover rates and causes, employee opinion survey results, and other issues unique to organizations.
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