PAP 3340 Study Guide - Final Guide: Swot Analysis, Treasury Board, Job Analysis

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Public Administration
• Course: PAP 3340
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Workforce planning critical management challenge in the public sector today. Effective hr planning requires: strong executive leadership, clearly articulated vision and strategic objectives, proactive attitude, cooperation and support in several functional areas. New public service employment act and the resulting staffing regime are largely built around the existence of hr planning. Planning is critical if governments are to be prepared for attracting and retaining resources needed in the future to serve the public. Strategic alignment of an organization"s human capital with its business direction. Building the longer term context to guide short term decision-making. Focusing on positions where you need to be proactive. Creating plans that respond to changing strategies and circumstances. Focusing and looking ahead to what will be" ( and what ought to be) Methodical process of : analysing the current workforce, determining future workforce needs, identifying the gap between the present and the future and implementing solutions so the organization can accomplish its vision and objectives.