The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Human Resource Planning

 

Thousands of professionals train every year with us, taking part in our short courses, qualifications and flexible learning programmes.

About the Course

Recommended for:


The Human Resources Planning course is for managers and HR specialists who have responsibilities for strategic planning and need to increase their knowledge of HR resource planning. The Human Resources Planning course is suitable for those wishing to update their knowledge of human resource planning.

Course overview:


People are the critical factor in how organisations perform, and success depends on how effectively we analyse and manage our people resources within the organisation. The key to this is human resource planning. Developed within the context of overall corporate strategy, HR planning is a powerful management technique. The Human Resources Planning course focuses on HR planning from a strategic viewpoint and explores, through case studies and practical examples, the application of forecasting and planning to improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Course benefits:


By the end of the Human Resources Planning course you will be able to:

  • assess the techniques and tactics used in human resource planning (HRP)
  • practise the application of HRP techniques in exercises and case studies
  • apply your knowledge of HRP to the business planning process
  • develop and implement human resource plans for your organisation.

Additional information:


In-house training

Human Resources Planning can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the Human Resources Planning course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Dates and Prices

Course title: Human Resources Planning
Duration: Duration
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In-house training

Human Resources Planning can be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Course content

DAY 1


What is human resource planning?

  • the planning process

Thinking about strategy

  • linking HRP to business plans
  • scenario planning

Demand planning 

  • attendance, utilisation and efficiency
  • forecasting demand

Case study 

  • staff forecasting with variable requirements in a retailer 

Labour turnover 

  • measurement
  • improving retention

Case study


• staff retention in a call centre

Evening preparation – case study.

DAY 2

Case study 

  • right-sizing and restructuring in a financial institution

Supply planning

  • competency profiles
  • developing a flexible organisation

Career and succession planning

  • further elements in the HR plan

Labour costs

  • approaches to measuring costs

Case study

  • analysing career structures in a changing marketplace
  • managing the implications of growth

Constructing the HR plan 

  • understanding the business context
  • implementation and action plans
  • using a template to develop your own HR plan

Action planning.