HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNNING Value: CASE STUDY

As HR Planning is about planning your people needs for the future, it is important to know where to find information on the job markets and for certain positions, that you might have to plan for and/or fill. Currently employers are finding it difficult to fill certain positions and the climate does not seem to be improving, in fact it will become worse as time goes on. An organization can only function if it has the people that they need, with the skills that they need when they need them. Therefore, more than ever HR Planning is important and need to be part of the strategy . Prepare a written report using the questions below as a “guide”. You may add any other information that will support your findings or add to your findings/conclusions. Answer the following Questions (but not limited too):

1. What are the hottest jobs in each province right now? Why?

2. What and where are the greatest skill shortages in Ontario? What are the skills that are needed but cannot be found?

3. What industries have had the most growth over the past several years? Why? Have they been able to find the people with the skills they need? 4. What are the projections with respect to job growth? 5. Do certain industries have greater opportunities than others? Are their skills shortages currently in certain industries, if so which ones and in what type of positions? What is being predicted for the future? 6. What impact will and has technology had on industries and jobs? Will technology eliminate jobs? Which areas? Why? 7. What does the demographics in Canada tell an employer with regards to filling their positions? What about the retention of employees? How long are employees staying 2 with an employer? Why? What should an employer being doing to attract and keep their top talent? 8. What does all this information mean for employers and human resources planning.