Workforce Planning: Research and Implementation the Basics
Learn how to manage the recruitment and selection processes to hire the right people, in the right role, at the right time with this online course from Learning Lounge.
Duration
2 weeks
Weekly study
2 hours
Premium course
What's included?
An organisation’s workforce is one of its largest assets. Knowledgeable and skilled staff ensure that a business can function successfully and outcomes can be delivered.
On this two-week course, you’ll explore the continuous business planning process that will allow you to shape and structure your workforce.
By the end, you’ll know the groundwork and best practices to manage the recruitment process and build an effective team.
You’ll learn how to conduct both internal and external data analysis to understand the demographics of your organisation’s workforce and use tools to help forecast demand.
With this knowledge, you’ll understand how to address any skills shortages in the organisation and prepare a training plan to help fill the skills gap.
Next, you’ll understand what makes an attractive workplace and happy workers as you identify what makes workers stay at an organisation.
You’ll learn how to spot turnover warning signs, measure satisfaction, and how to go from turnover to retention.
Finally, you’ll explore the benefits of a diverse culture with diversity management and strategy before delving into strategic change management.
With this knowledge, you’ll understand how to implement continuous improvement within your organisation and how to take the next steps to ensure a thriving workplace.
What you will learn in this course, what do you already know and who do you need to involve in workforce planning?
What skills gaps does your organization face? What estimates can you make about your future staffing needs?
What data is available about labor supply? Why is it important to keep up with current trends?
Next week we will explore how your workforce planning must meet strategic objectives. To do this, we must consider evaluation methods now (not later!). How will you measure your success?
What are some of the reasons workers stay at an organisation?
What is your turnover rate? How do you measure staff satisfaction? How can you retain talented staff?
What are the benefits of diversity management and what strategy does your organisation have for this?
Let's explore different models of change.
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