How Do I Start and Execute an Annual Manpower Plan for 2013? Seeking Practical Steps and Advice

Hi dears, I hope everyone is doing great. I have a query: what are the steps to creating an annual manpower plan for the year ahead? What procedures should I take? When should I start if the plan is for 2013? Who should be involved with me (e.g., unit heads, CFO for budget, etc.)?

Steps to Create an Annual Manpower Plan

I've studied manpower planning, but what I need is the "know-how" of how it is practically applied. If there are forms, it would be very helpful.

Thanks so much in advance... waiting for your kind inputs.

The procedure for manpower planning differs from one organization to another; it mainly depends on the business nature of the organization. In my organization, we commence manpower planning in October each year by distributing the manpower planning form to all departments to fill in their required positions for the upcoming year, if any. Subsequently, we collect these forms in the manpower planning master form, which is then forwarded to the budgeting department for inclusion in the budget plan for the forthcoming year.

I hope this information is helpful.

Thank you

Regards

Thank you so much for your valuable input; it really helped a lot. I have a question regarding whether the budgeting department or the CFO has the right to refuse the plan or make amendments to it.

Thanks once more for your help.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

My name is Moamen Ali, and this is my first time joining :). Anyway, find the below quote from the policy I developed regarding your question:

- Heads of Division/Department are required to conduct a thorough review of the operations, structure, and manpower of their Divisions/Departments each year.
- The Human Resources Department, in coordination with the Department Managers, formulates a manpower needs plan.
- The plan should contain the positions required and the budget for each position.
- It is important to show through the plan whether the vacancy will be filled from within (promotions and/or transfers) or from outside the hospital.
- Due date of filling the positions mentioned in the plan.
- The manpower requirements plan for the whole hospital should be finalized by October of each year, and the hospital director should approve it.
- No change is permitted unless major developments or functional requirements emerge.

Regards,
Moamen Ali