Human resources planning in the recruitment and selection of employees.

Human Resources Planning in The Recruitment and Selection of Employees Student's Name Course Professor's Name Institution Date Human Resources Planning in The Recruitment and Selection of Employees Human resource planning is crucial in hiring and recruiting employees as it assesses how many people are required to fill positions in an organization. It also facilitates the pre-recruitment review, which determines whether the ay internal staff could be considered to fill the position (GreggU, 2018). It advises the organization whether to allow external or internal staff. Some external recruitment methods include social media advertising, professional associations and organizations, referrals, employee leasing, internet or website recruiting, executive search firms, traditional advertisement, or unsolicited resumes. Internet or website recruitment is quick and inexpensive, leading to a high volume of resumes that the HR department checks. The unsolicited resume method of hiring is an inexpensive but time-consuming method. Referrals target high-quality employees but lead to a lack of diversity. HR planning also gives expert guidance and advice by defining the position, advising suitable advertising channels, and arranging for announcements. The HR planning briefs the shortlisted candidates about appropriate packages for their positions, including salary remunerations. Effective planning provides professional development by identifying skilled staff members and planning for training on skill gaps. It helps to reduce labor costs through the promotion of efficiency within the workforce (GreggU, 2018). The promoted staff should be skilled and effective, which helps mitigate unproductive practices. In order to get appropriate candidates, HR professionals prepare job analysis documents consis...