Why is there a link between the choice of appointment process and human resources planning?
Human resources planning is key to the choice of an appointment process. Instead of conducting appointment processes to fill each vacancy as it arises, deputy heads are encouraged to incorporate their human resources plans, business plans, employment equity plans and organizational needs into the decision-making process. This will allow deputy heads to strategically manage their human resources to meet current and future needs of the organization. There are a number of factors to take into account in choosing an appointment process. For example: • Current and future organizational needs and operational requirements, which could include: • new and evolving program initiatives that would require new skills in the organization; • providing developmental opportunities to existing staff; • enhancing the capacity of the work unit; • changing demographics, succession planning and organizational renewal; • developmental programs; • career aspirations of employees; • reciprocal agreements with
