Links

• What can human resource flow link to?

  • SWOT analysis
  • Impact of external influences
  • Growth strategies
  • Managing change
  • Employer-employee relations
  • Motivation and engagement
• How can HR flow link with a SWOT analysis?

  HR flow impacts a workforce strengths and weaknesses
• How can HR flow link to economic growth (boom)?

  • High demand for labour meaning more recruitment to meet business expansion
  • Businesses expand meaning there is lower redundancy rates as more workers are needed
  • Businesses focus on talent development to retain employees
• How can HR flow link to economic decline (recession)?

  • Reduced recruitment due to financial uncertainty
  • Lower job vacancies due to reduced demand for products
  • Higher redundancy rates to save costs as there is falling consumer demand leading to lower revenue
• How can HR flow link to organisational structures?

  For example, a matrix structure allows flexibility in redeployment, while a hierarchial structure may limit redeployment and employee development
• How can HR flow link to employee-employer relations?

  HR flow processes such as recruitment and redundancy must be managed carefully to avoid conflict (e.g. clear communication and fair HR policies)