Human Resource Planning

Introduction

Human resources are an increasingly broadening term that refers to managing "human capital," the people of an organization. The field has moved from a traditionally administrative function to a strategic one that recognizes the link between talented and engaged people and organizational success. Human resources have at least two related interpretations depending on context.

Theory

The Human Resource was developed under the field of Systems theory is and the study of the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science. More specifically, it is a framework by which one can analyze and/or describe any group of objects that work in concert to produce some result. This theory serves as a basic structure and fundamentals on the idea of resourcing the skills of an individual. Basically the Human Resource or Human Resource Department is found inside in many companies and it’s an advantage to have a well strategically plan in leading the workers for the future of a company.

HRP

Strategic Human Resource Planning is an active change process in which the organization continuously assesses its current state with respect to its existing pool of employee talent against its requirements to achieve its vision for success. Through this process the organization identifies, develops and implements options, tools and methods for achieving its desired state. In the view in terms of Human Resource they believe that HR is the most valuable asset of their Company. The HR Department has a very crucial role in the success of the Company and acts as a strategic partner. The Department is responsible for directing the functions of manpower planning, employee recruitment and selection, employee training and development, performance appraisals, job analysis and design, leave, compensation, policy and organizational development, employee benefits, disciplinary actions, employee relations and welfare.

The development of human resources has been instrumental in the Company’s growth and success. The training initially concentrated on training fresh recruits to become plant operators and maintenance technicians. Their employees are entitled on a highly competitive compensation and benefit packages. Employees’ dependents are also entitles to free medical services and global life insurance.

The data needed in the Human Resource Departments are confidential and unavailable for public view. But the study can clearly tell the demand of work in never ceases. Even if you try to explore the world, the job seekers are everywhere, and there are only few companies offering a good benefit for the employees.

The decision in recruitment doesn’t only lies in the hands of the Human Resource Department. They also have to consult the upper department before they hire a good people especially when the person is over qualified in the position offered. The Human Resource head is very knowledgeable in the field of their work and so that they can choose for a right person. The head of Human Resource Department finished a course in Psychology and followed right track in selection of the workers, like having a personality exam. In that kind of test, they can analyze the person’s behavior.

References:

Khilawala, R., (2009). History of Human Resource Management [Online] Available at: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/history-of-human-resource-management.html [Accessed 23 July 2009].