Task 2: Implement actions in support of workforce

planning

JKL Staffing Level

JKL STAFFING LEVEL – for all states

ROLE CURRENT REQUIRED EXITING

Senior Manager 4 4 1

Branch Manager 6 6 2

Line Manager 12 12 3

Sales Force 55 54 17

Rental Customer 25 - 8
Service

Mechanic 22 38 10
Appendix 2: Staffing Action Plan Template

Staffing objectives: Reduce Turnover Rates - Develop an effective staffing system that can to retain employees over the long term, which can
be a positive aspect of developing and nurturing a skilled, seasoned workforce. Motivate staff, introduce incentive programs
in supporting the long-term employment.

Activity: Timeline Strategy/rationale (what course of action Resources Person

(staffing move, promotion, new hire, will you take)
etc.)
Hire New Employees How long will We will get in touch with a recruitment $10,000 for the Senior
these take? company that can help us find great staff for recruitment Manager &
our company. company CEO
Up-Skill Existing Employees Provide information here about what you will What resources Who is
be doing to achieve the activity you have do you need? responsible?
listed.
What else can you do in your company?

Checklist
Position Staffing target for FY 2014–15 Actual (as per staffing action Achieved
plan)

Senior manager 4 3 

Branch manager Look at appendix 1 Look at appendix 1 

Line manager (service, sales) 

Sales force 

Mechanic 
PowerPoint Presentation – to Senior Management
Now you will need to create a PowerPoint presentation regarding workforce
planning. You may use the websites provided or any other resource to find the
information required.
Please add references in your PowerPoint presentation with any websites you have
used to find the information.
Start your PowerPoint presentation with information about JKL which you can get
from your task 1 appendix.
Please ensure you print and provide your PowerPoint to your trainer.
a. demonstrates strategies to win support and overcome resistance to
change from managers
Use the below websites to find information on how to win support and overcome
resistance to change:
http://www.kellyservices.com.au/US/Careers/Career-Tips-and-Tools/Tips-to-Win-
The-Trust-and-Support-of-Your-Boss/#.V-NQZfl9670
https://www.prosci.com/change-management/thought-leadership-library/managing-
resistance-to-change
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/overcome-resistance-change-organization-154.html
https://workplacepsychology.net/2010/02/05/implementing-change-and-overcoming-
resistance/

b. outlines approach to overcoming resistance to change and managing

change so that managers may use these in turn among their own staff
Use the below websites to find information on how to manage change:
https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/managing-workplace-
issues/helping-employees-manage-change
https://unclutterer.com/2013/02/28/four-ways-to-successfully-manage-change-in-the-
workplace/
http://www.fortunegroup.com.au/managing-change-in-the-workplace
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275678
 c. explains the need for workforce planning with respect to:
i. external labour supply and characteristics
ii. specific present and future needs of the organisation for skilled
labour
Use the below websites to find information on workforce planning:
http://www.alcumusgroup.com/why-you-need-workforce-planning/
https://www.i4cp.com/productivity-blog/2012/01/31/the-top-five-benefits-of-strategic-
workforce-planning
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/technology/pages/louch-
workforce-planning.aspx
http://www.workforce.com/2002/10/24/why-you-need-workforce-planning/

d. Explain staffing action plan and specific application of broad, longer-term

strategies in the current period.
 Add the JKL staffing level table into your presentation.
 Add the appendix 2 – staffing action plan template in your presentation.
 Explain what needs to be done according to your staffing action plan.
 Add any additional information about your workforce planning to senior
management.
 You may use any information from task 1 and add that to your presentation.