1. Meaning
1.1. It has been described as the managerial function of filling and keeping filled the positions in the organisation structure.
2. Importance
2.1. 5
2.1.1. Obtaining Competent Personnel
2.1.2. higher performance
2.1.3. continuous survival and growth
2.1.4. optimum utilisation of the human resources
2.1.5. improves job satisfaction and morale of employees
3. Steps
3.1. 8
3.1.1. Estimating the Manpower Requirements
3.1.1.1. 2 parts
3.1.1.1.1. Workload analysis
3.1.1.1.2. Workforce analysis
3.1.2. Recruitment
3.1.2.1. Meaning
3.1.2.1.1. It may be defined as the process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organisation
3.1.2.2. 2 types
3.1.2.2.1. Internal
3.1.2.2.2. External
3.1.3. Selection
3.1.3.1. Meaning
3.1.3.1.1. It is the process of choosing from amongthe pool of the prospective job candidates developed at the stage of recruitment.
3.1.3.2. Steps
3.1.3.2.1. 8
3.1.4. Placement and Orientation
3.1.5. Training and Development
3.1.5.1. Meaning
3.1.5.1.1. **Training** is any process by which the aptitudes, skills and abilities of employees to perform specific jobs are increased. **Development** refers to the learning opportunities designed to help employees grow
3.1.5.2. Importance/Benifits
3.1.5.2.1. To Organisation
3.1.5.2.2. To Employees
3.1.5.3. Methods
3.1.5.3.1. On the Job method
3.1.5.3.2. Off the job methods
3.1.5.4. Difference
3.1.6. Performance Appraisal
3.1.7. Promotion and career planning
3.1.8. Compensation
3.1.8.1. Direct financial payments
3.1.8.1.1. Time based
3.1.8.1.2. Performance based
3.1.8.2. Indirect financial payments
4. Staffing as part of HRM
4.1. 8 Duties
4.1.1. Recruitment
4.1.2. Analysing jobs, collecting inform ation about jobs to prepare job descriptions
4.1.3. Developing compensation and incentive plans
4.1.4. Training and development of employees
4.1.5. Maintaining labour relations and union management relations
4.1.6. Handling grievances and complaints
4.1.7. Providing for social security and welfare of employees
4.1.8. Defending the company in law suits and avoiding legal complications