HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: TELECOMS IN FOCUS

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between human resource planning and the organizational performance of telecom companies in Delta State. The objectives of the study were to; ascertain the relationship between workforce forecasting and organizational performance; determine the relationship between recruitment and selection and organizational performance; examine the relationship between employee training and development and organizational performance and determine the relationship between employee retention and organizational performance. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. A sample size of 169 was selected from the Human Resources executives of Telecom companies. Data collected through questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regressions. Results from the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between human resources planning (workforce forecasting, recruitment and selection, training and development and employee retention) and organizational performance. In line with the study, it was recommended that HR managers of telecom companies should align their HR planning with organizational goals and this planning should be evaluated from time to time. It also recommended that HR managers should put up measures to retain their skilled employees as this would enhance organizational performance
 Keywords: Human Resources Planning, Forecasting, Relationship, and Organizational Performance.