Human resources management has strong academic and theoretical foundations, but it also covers the practical side of working with people. The rapid growth of knowledge has created a need for change at the level of individuals, organisations and society, and people are central to meeting it. For that reason, human resources need to be managed within a clear discipline.
Job analysis
Job analysis is the process of describing and examining a job in detail, down to its smallest components. It underpins organisation design, the design of tools and equipment, workforce planning, personnel selection and training, performance and job evaluation, and the reduction of ambiguity about duties.
Human resources planning
Human resources planning is the process of forecasting an organisation’s future staffing needs and planning the programmes that supply the right number and type of people. It is difficult to know in advance what profiles a company will need, yet the process is directly tied to its productivity and profitability.
Planning is not only a matter of headcount. It covers workforce capacity, staff movements, promotion, recruitment and retirement planning, and training. Planning future needs ahead of time avoids wasted time and money and improves personnel selection.
