How can you make the annual staffing plan?

Staffing plans show the number and types or classifications of employees a business needs to have on board over time.

Steps to Complete a Staffing Plan

Evaluate Goals

Identify InfluencersAnalyze the Current State of the FunctionEnvision NeedsConduct a Gap AnalysisDevelop a Solution Plan

Summary

As detailed above, completing a staffing plan comprises six main steps:

1. Evaluate goals: What does this function need to accomplish?
2. Identify influencers: What factors might affect the staffing plan?
3. Identify the current state: What is the starting point?
4. Envision needs: What is really needed (end state)?
5. Conduct a gap analysis: What differences exist between the current state and the end state?
6. Develop a solution plan: What types of staff are needed? When and where?