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Workforce planning

Workforce planning, also commonly known as “succession planning” is the process whereby employers ensure that it has enough people with the right skills and leadership potential to step into business-critical positions at the right time.


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    Imminent culture shock faces HR directors in NHS

    by Personnel Today 18 Oct 2005
    by Personnel Today 18 Oct 2005

    HR directors in the NHS will be operating in a completely different environment in three years' time, according to the health service's most senior HR professional.

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    Lack of childcare facilities forces Irish employers to look elsewhere

    by Michael Millar 19 Aug 2005
    by Michael Millar 19 Aug 2005

    Irish employers are looking to migrant workers to fill skills gaps as a lack of childcare facilities restricts home-grown workers.

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    Skills shortages force Australia to poach UK talent

    by Mike Berry 18 Aug 2005
    by Mike Berry 18 Aug 2005

    Australia aims to fill its skills gaps by targeting UK the UK workforce.

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    Business as usual as continuity plans kick in

    by dan thomas 8 Jul 2005
    by dan thomas 8 Jul 2005

    Continuity plans meant the terrorist attack had little impact on City business.

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    Overcoming resistance to remote working in the Civil Service

    by Nic Paton 5 Apr 2005
    by Nic Paton 5 Apr 2005

    Thousands of civil servants are destined for remote working if the chancellor of the exchequer's intended cuts to public sector jobs are to be fulfilled. But Nic Paton finds that the idea of packing workers off to set up at home is proving less than popular with government mandarins.

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    BA to fight proposed changes to London Underground services

    by dan thomas 30 Mar 2005
    by dan thomas 30 Mar 2005

    British Airways is to make an official complaint over proposed changes to London Underground weekend train times.

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    Capital firms gamble on untested risk response plans

    by Personnel Today 29 Mar 2005
    by Personnel Today 29 Mar 2005

    Most London businesses feel they are prepared for a major incident or terrorist attack on London, but l less then...

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    Standard Life wins recognition for decade of investing in people

    by Michael Millar 24 Mar 2005
    by Michael Millar 24 Mar 2005

    Finance company given achievement award by Investors in People for long-term commitment to best practice.

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    Record staff numbers create supply problems for Transport Police

    by dan thomas 18 Mar 2005
    by dan thomas 18 Mar 2005

    Recruiting record numbers of staff has highlighted funding shortfall at British Transport Police.

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    Travel bug grips nation

    by Mike Berry 17 Feb 2005
    by Mike Berry 17 Feb 2005

    Many workers are taking a long career break to go travelling, with Australia and New Zealand topping the list of...

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    IT professionals prefer mobility despite concern of employers

    by dan thomas 26 Jan 2005
    by dan thomas 26 Jan 2005

    Despite the fact that employers want staff to have a more in-depth understanding of their businesses, IT professionals prefer to remain as contractors

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    Senior HR chief defends BBC personnel position

    by dan thomas 11 Jan 2005
    by dan thomas 11 Jan 2005

    The BBC’s most senior HR professional has refuted claims that the corporation has too many personnel staff.Stephen Dando, director of...

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    Pilots threaten strike action if EU flying hours laws adopted

    by Mike Berry 13 Dec 2004
    by Mike Berry 13 Dec 2004

    The UK’s airline pilots are threatening not to co-operate if new laws harmonising flying hours across the EU are introduced....

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    Background checks are neglected by employers

    by Jane King 30 Nov 2004
    by Jane King 30 Nov 2004

    A CV-checking expert is warning that too many employers are taking unnecessary risks through the inadequate monitoring of existing staff...

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    Combined anti-discrimination body to be given power to make a difference

    by Personnel Today 18 Nov 2004
    by Personnel Today 18 Nov 2004

    Secretary of state for trade and industry Patricia Hewitt is today expected to promise stronger powers for the new Equality...

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