Strategic workforce planning: from closing skills gaps to optimizing talent

Purpose The purpose of this APQC (American Productivity and Quality Center) research study is to understand which strategic workforce planning approaches are currently in use; whether these approaches are meeting business needs; and what workforce planning challenges organizations are facing today. Design/methodology/approach This study involved survey research with 236 valid respondents representing organizations from a wide range of industries, regions, workforce sizes and revenues. American productivity and quality center (APQC) identified 46 “best-in-class” workforce planners from among these organizations based on their consistent achievement of superior results from workforce planning. Findings Best-in-class workforce planners are doing more than closing skills gaps and reducing skills surpluses. They are optimizing talent. Leveraging technology, varied work arrangements and employee development, they assemble the optimal mix of talent to achieve business goals. Originality/value The findings provide insight into how best-in-class workforce planners build a strong foundation for effective workforce planning through the distinctive ways they use process, people, technology and time. Organizations that adopt the practices and approaches of best-in-class workforce planners can drive improvements in their own workforce planning process.

Kemampuan Sains Sederhana Melalui Teknik Bermain Air Pada Anak Kelompok B TK Sinar Jaya Kecamatan Limboto Kabupaten Gorontalo

<p>Corresponding author of the preliminary findings that the Sinar Jaya TK ability to interfere with a good color as much as 5 people or 25%, whereas 15 children or 75% do not have the skills interfere with color. Fit these data we need a way to enhance the ability of simple science to children. Many of the strategies, methods and approaches that can be used to enhance the ability of a simple science to child during play, but this use has not shown good results. Therefore in this study the authors sought to find a solution through the method of problem solving techniques of water play. The purpose of this study to enhance the ability of modest science through the engineering group of children playing in the water. The research was conducted in early childhood Sinar Jaya District Limboto Gorontalo district. The subjects in this study is the son of group B, amounting to 20 people, consisting of 14 men and 6 women. Economic background of parents is that there are varied work as farmers, employees, vendors and other work. This study consisted of two cycles and data were analyzed descriptively. Based on the results of the study concluded that the use of color exploration game techniques to improve the ability of science is the cycle I have 5 children, or 25% of children who have the capability of science and in the second cycle there are 18 people or 90% of children who have the capability of science. Thus the cycle I was increasing the number of children who have the capability of science that is of 5 people or 25% to be 18 people or 90% in cycle II. These results means the hypothesis that the action reads if the method of administration tasks with color exploration game techniques applied effectively in the learning of science will be able to enhance the ability of kindergarten children Sinar Jaya group B Limboto Gorontalo district has been proven empirically.</p>

Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Work Planning In Improving The Performance Of Civil Servise Police Unit/ Satpol PP

Problems that occur in the effectiveness of work planning in controlling street vendors are still not maximal performance, when viewed from the factors of Effectiveness of Consequences and Impact of Outputs in achieving objectives, the level of success in achieving predetermined targets and clarity of achievement of goals. This is supported by the data obtained by the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) of Pancoran Sub-district, which have varied work planning effectiveness criteria from 2018 to 2019, from street vendors’ orderliness to realizing street vendors, which are still far from different from the target of curbing. And from 2018 to 2019 the level of effectiveness can be included in the criteria for being quite effective. This research method is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Qualitative descriptive research aims to describe and describe events and phenomena that occur in the field and present data in a systematic, factual, and accurate manner regarding the facts that occur in the field. Data collection was done by using observation, interview and documentation techniques. Researchers used source triangulation to check the validity of the research data. Data analysis in this study uses three components consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of the study are known (1) The effectiveness of work planning of the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) at Pancoran Sub-district in street vendors’ orderliness in improving the work performance that has been implemented in the dimensions of Effectiveness of Reach Effects, Impact of Outputs in achieving objectives, the level of success in achieving predetermined targets and clarity of achieving goals. (2) Obstacles in implementing the effectiveness of Street Vendors/PKL work planning who do not understand the regulations, there is no relocation place for street vendors and street vendors who consider public facilities a strategic business place for trading. (3) The solution for the socialization of street vendors about policy regulations is carried out by means of humane communication and new relocation sites.

A Prelimenary Study About Happiness At Work Of Civil Servants In DKI JAKARTA

This study is designed to describe the meaning of happiness at work and its five factors (contributions, conviction, culture, commitment, and confidence) by Jones (2010) for civil servants in DKI Jakarta. This study uses a qualitative method with purposive sampling technic. This research examines five participants of civil servants with various background. Four participants come from Directorate General of Taxes and the other is from Ministry of Law and Human Rights. Two participants are female and three participants are male with age range 28 to 58 years. Data were collected over ten weeks period through interview, observation, triangulation and coding. Each interview is taken minimum 80 minutes. The results showed that happiness at work was defined as a positive emotion that comes from a person who felt comfortable with his work environment and organizational culture. Further, the positive emotions might cause a civil servant to undergo a job without felt depressed so s/he could actualize her/himself through her/his work. Several factors that shape happiness at work are good relationship with colleagues and superiors, motivation, challenging or varied work, and a feeling of being suitable or in accordance with the work undertaken. The discussion discussed the differences in the results of research with happiness at work theory by Jones (2010) and the linkages of factors that shape happiness at work with Indonesian culture standard.

Loss and Expense

This chapter identifies standard forms and bespoke forms of contract that provide a mechanism whereby the employer can order changes to the work to be done. It discusses the power to order varied work that is used frequently by employers who have often not had all their requirements sorted out at the time of the letting of the contract. It also distinguishes limitations upon the employer’s right to vary the work pursuant to a normal variation clause, such as the limitation in which the change ordered cannot alter the essential characteristic of the contract itself. This chapter covers the limitation in which the employer may not order the omission of work simply in order to instruct another contractor to do the same or almost the same work. It describes claims for sums due under the contract that are dealt with non-contentiously.

Mending Democracy

This book advances the idea of democratic mending in response to the growing problem of disconnections in contemporary democracies. Around the globe vital connections in our democratic systems are wearing thin, especially between citizens and their elected representatives, between citizens in polarized public spheres, and between citizens and their complex governance systems. The wide scale of disrepair in our democratic fabric cannot realistically be patched over through institutional redesign or one-off innovation. Instead this book calls for a more connective and systemic approach to repairing democracies. For reform inspiration the authors engage in a critical dialogue between systems thinking in deliberative democracy and contemporary practices of political participation. They present three rich empirical cases of how everyday actors — citizens, community groups, administrators, and elected officials—are seeking to create and strengthen democratic connections in unpromising or challenging circumstances. The cases uncover the practical and varied work of democratic mending; these are small-scale, incremental interventions aimed at repairing disconnects in different parts of democratic systems. The empirical insights revealed in this book push forward ideas on connectivity in democratic theory and practice. They demonstrate that even in moments of dysfunctional disconnection, considerable learning, adaptation, and improvisation for democratic renewal can emerge. Ultimately, this book pioneers an approach to analysing democratic politics which might spark a ‘connective turn’ in the way scholars and practitioners think about and seek to improve democracy at the large scale.

Complementary Currencies: An Analysis of the Creation Process Based on Sustainable Local Development Principles

Complementary currencies are a reality and are being applied both globally and locally. The aim of this article is to explain the viability of this type of currency and its application in local development, in this case, in a rural mountain municipality in the province of Almería (Spain) called Almócita. The Plus, Minus, Interesting (PMI); “Flying Balloon”; and Strength, Weakness, Opportunity (SWOT) analysis methodologies will be used to carry out the study. Finally, a ranking of success factors will be carried out with a brainstorming exercise. As to the results, there are, a priori, more advantages than disadvantages of implementing these currencies, but the local population has clarified that their main concern is depopulation along with a lack of varied work. As a counterpart to this and strengths or advantages, almost all the participants mention the support from the Almócita city council and the initiatives that are constantly being promoted.

Triggers of Muhammadiyah Teachers Commitment to Develop The Quality of School

This study aims to look at various components triggering the commitment of Muhammadiyah teachers in developing the quality of Muhammadiyah schools. This research uses a quantitative method involving 60 elementary school teachers with a varied work period. The analysis used is multiple regression analysis to measure the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results of this study state that the relative advantage, compatibility, trialability, ease of development, ease of work, result demonstrability, image, and voluntariness variables can predict the commitment of teachers in developing the quality of Muhammadiyah elementary schools with an F value of 23,717 and a probability value of 0,000 . Meanwhile, of the eight variables, only the compatibility and voluntariness variables have a significant influence with the probability values of 0.036 and 0,000.

What are the causes and effects of a company's level of employee engagement?

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper concentrates on updating the model of employee engagement formed by Saks in 2006. Based on subsequent studies the original model remains valid, but can be expanded by adding causal factors of engagement such as transformational leadership and a shared positive mood, as well as engagement effects such as health and well-being and task performance. Assigning intrinsically varied work that draws on a number of skills is a good starting point for managers who wish to stimulate employees toward optimal performance. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Making Workplace Flexibility Work

Chapter 6 focuses on the topic of flexible work arrangements. Workplace flexibility is often romanticized as an answer to all the challenges working mothers face. While flexibility can be particularly helpful to working mothers as they integrate work and family, it also introduces new complexities working mothers need to consider. This chapter helps women develop a more comprehensive understanding of workplace flexibility. We start with an overview of the different types of flexibility and some of the benefits and challenges women have experienced with these varied work arrangements. We go on to introduce strategies women can put in place to take advantage of a flexible work arrangement and to ensure they are negotiating workplace flexibility in such a way that they don’t trade flexibility for compensation.