The overall goal of this course is for the trainee to be able to effectively predict future workforce needs using modern approaches, identify skills and competency gaps among employees, and develop strategies to address these gaps.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to

• Ensure the strategic alignment of human resource planning initiatives with overall organizational goals.
• Use the top-down approach to determine future human resource numbers based on departmental trends and strategies.
• Use the bottom-up approach to assess current human resource needs using workload analysis studies.
• Evaluate the current skills and competencies of employees to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.
• Analyze the gaps between the current human resources and the competencies needed to achieve organizational goals.
• Allocate human resources effectively to meet short-term and long-term business needs.
• Implement strategies to develop employees’ skills and abilities to meet evolving job requirements.
• Continuously monitor human resource trends and assess the effectiveness of human resource planning strategies.

Target Audience:

Executive managers, HR managers, and department heads, with a primary focus on acquiring best practices in talent initiatives and career development.

• Attracting and on-boarding
• Career Development
• Analysis
• Strategic thinking
• Talent Retention

Course Methodology:

This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:

• Practical, relevant case studies
• Group activities and workshops
• Related role plays
• Experiential learning
• Brainstorming
• Stimulating mental activities
• Engaging team competitions
• Suitable training Videos
• Presentations
• Self–assessments
• Learning with Simulations and Games

Human Resource Planning: Concepts, Importance, and Goals

• Concept of Human Resource Planning
• Importance of Human Resource Planning
• Goals of Human Resource Planning

Strategic Alignment Between Human Resource Planning and Organizational Goals

• Strategic Alignment
• Integrated Organizational Planning

Top-Down Approach for Determining Future Human Resource Needs

• Top-Down Approach in Planning
• Predictive Models

Bottom-Up Approach for Evaluating Current Human Resource Needs

• Bottom-Up Approach in Workload Analysis
• Workload Analysis

Evaluation of Employees' Current Skills and Competencies

• Competency Analysis
• Regular Competency Review

Gap Analysis Between Current Human Resources and Required Competencies

• Skill Gap Analysis
• Competency Development Plans

Allocating Human Resources to Meet Short- and Long-Term Work Needs

• Effective Allocation of Human Resources
• Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Needs

Strategies for Skill and Capability Development

• Training and Development Strategies
• Continuous Learning

Trends in Human Resources and Evaluating Planning Strategies

• Monitoring Trends
• Measuring Strategy Effectiveness