Staffing is related to

performing a set of
activities which aim at
inviting, selecting, placing
and retaining individuals
at various jobs to achieve
the organizational goals.
This is done by performing
a number of functions like
manpower planning,
recruitment, selection,
training and
development,
performance appraisal,
compensation and
maintenance.
 ACCORDING TO
A. K. SINGH

“Staffing is the process of

providing jobs to deserving
people, through the
function of recruitment,
selection and training with-
a-view to getting benefits
from them, for the
achievement of pre-set
goals of organization.”
ACCORDING TO
THEO HEIMANN

“Staffing is concerned
with the placement,
growth and
development of all
those members of the
organization whose
function is to get the
things done through the
efforts of other
individuals.”
 STAFFING IS AN IMPORTANT
MANAGERIAL FUNCTION
Staffing function is the most important
managerial act along with planning,
organizing, leading and controlling. The
operation of these four functions
depend upon the manpower which is
available through staffing function.
STAFFING IS A
PERVASIVE
ACTIVITY
As staffing function is
carried out by all
managers and in all
types of concerns
where business
activities are carried
out.
PART OF HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
Human resource
management ensures that
competent people perform
organizational activities. It
deals with the set of
organizational activities that
attract, develop and maintain
an effective workforce. The
requirements of human
resource management are
filled through staffing as
staffing appoints people at
the desired jobs.
STAFFING HELPS
IN PLACING
RIGHT MEN AT
THE RIGHT JOB
It can be done
effectively through
proper recruitment
procedures and then
finally selecting the
most suitable
candidate as per job
requirements.
This is because staffing
function continuous
throughout the life of
organization due to the
transfers and
promotions that take
place.
 ATTACHED TO
PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT
Functions of staffing;
recruitment, selection, training
and appraisal of subordinates
of all departments
(production, marketing etc.)
are performed by managers
at all levels as all departments
need people to function. In
performing these functions,
managers seek assistance of
the personnel department.
Personnel department is a
service department that assists
line managers in performing
the staffing function.