20 years ago workforce planning was one of the hottest topics in HR, and now it's making a comeback. Companies are tired of feeling the pain from economic surprises. In the late 90's, it was the severe talent shortage. Today its dealing with the downturn in economy, and the need to trim staff while still attracting new talent.. "Do you Need Workforce Planning?" is about the benefits and "how to's" of workforce planning.

A staffing system leads people through the hiring process, showing them how to recruit, screen, interview, and hire new employees. This article explains what a staffing system is and how to develop an effective one. It also outlines the benefits of having a good staffing system.

The "cost-per-hire" metric. Sure it's used by lots of people, but so is astrology. This article explains what's wrong with it and how it could be improved.

Over the past decade, many businesses have mastered the art of doing more with less. Quality, re-engineering, and right-sizing initiatives have resulted in unparalleled gains for American business. But the long-standing mantra of running "lean and mean" is resulting in costs that few anticipated. In many instances, understaffing has become a threat--one that can jeopardize future prosperity.