Explain the various steps of Staffing Process.

1. Answer – Estimate manpower requirements: use workload analysis to identify the amount and type of work and workforce analysis to assess available personnel. Compare the two to identify shortages or surpluses.
2. Recruitment: search for prospective employees and encourage suitable people to apply.
3. Selection: choose candidates whose abilities best match the jobs.
4. Placement and orientation: assign the selected person to a post and introduce the organisation, colleagues and work rules.
5. Training and development: improve present skills and prepare employees for future responsibilities.
6. Performance appraisal: assess performance against agreed standards and provide feedback.
7. Promotion and career planning: create opportunities for advancement and greater responsibility.
8. Compensation: determine fair pay, incentives and benefits in relation to the job and performance.

Staffing is continuous: growth, retirement, employee movement and changing technology create fresh requirements.