May 1, 2024
Updated May 9, 2025
21 minute read
Staffing is a core function of management that involves filling and keeping filled the positions in an organization's structure. At a high level, it's about ensuring that an organization has the right people, with the right skills, in the right jobs, at the right time. This encompasses a wide range of activities, from initial workforce planning and recruitment to selection, placement, onboarding, and ongoing development and retention of employees. Essentially, staffing is the continuous process of acquiring, deploying, and retaining a workforce that can effectively achieve an organization's objectives.
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Reading list
We've selected four books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Staffing.
Provides a practical guide to talent management, including strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Provides a comprehensive overview of staffing, from strategic planning to recruiting and selection. It is written by Peter Cappelli, a leading expert in the field of human resources.
Provides a practical guide to staffing for competitive advantage, with a focus on the role of HR in aligning staffing strategies with business goals.
Provides a practical guide to staffing for diversity, with a focus on the benefits and challenges of building a diverse workforce.
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