Human Resource Planning (HRP)

Human Resource Planning (HRP) Introduction · Human Resource Planning (HRP) is the process of systematically forecasting an organization’s future demand for and supply of manpower, and aligning it with the organizational goals and strategies. · It ensures that the right number of people with the right skills are available at the right time and place. · According to Stainer: HRP is the strategy for the acquisition, utilization, improvement, and preservation of an enterprise’s human resources. · In simple terms: HRP is “manpower planning” — deciding how many employees are needed, of what type, when, and where. Nature of HRP Future-oriented: Focuses on anticipating manpower needs in advance. Continuous process: Ongoing, because organizational goals and environments change. Systematic: Involves logical...