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Human Resources Planning Guide for Executives


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The Clerk of the Privy Council
has made planning one of the four
priorities of public service renewal:
"While we have clearly made
essential progress in improving
human resources planning, the
challenge now for every institution
is to deliver on those plans in ways
that make a demonstrable
improvement to the business of the
organization and the working lives
of employees". Sixteenth Annual
Report to the Prime Minister on
the Public Service of Canada: Part II,
What was Accomplished in 2008.

For Executives

Human resources planning is central to a healthy organization that attracts and retains competent, committed and engaged employees. A sound human resources plan can help you secure the right people, build a supportive work environment and develop the capacity to ensure your organization's success.

Good human resources planning includes succession planning and management, which is a systematic approach to identifying, developing and retaining talent for key positions and functions in line with current and projected business objectives.

This guide will help you develop a rigorous human resources plan that is aligned with your organization's business objectives.


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