Hire a consulting group to create your staffing business plan

There are definite advantages to hiring a consultant to create your staffing models. They will help you create a template for your staffing plans that will be more customizable than an out of the box software. A consultant can point out inconsistencies that you might not even realize exist

I recommend: McDonald Consulting and Bechet Consulting offer expertise in staffing management solutions and services vary from on-site consulting to remote consulting that is done in the form of teleconferencing. Join the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to learn about the latest developments in human resource management. SHRM has a learning library and features listings of human resource consultants that are available to members only.

Purchase staffing model solutions

Staffing model solutions can be added on in addition to whatever staffing model a consulting firm will design for you. Since recruitment is a large part of your staffing plan, you will want a good software solution.

I recommend: Taleo Corporation specializes in succession planning software which is a critical part of any staffing business plan. Business Management Systems has a product called Snap Schedule that helps you with your shift planning and scheduling. Sendouts Pro 6.5 is a software package that can help streamline your recruitment process.

Learn the technique of creating a staffing model

Use available resources to see the correct way to create a business plan for staffing.

I recommend: The Information Services Board (ISB) has templates and checklists for you to use while creating your staffing model. Register at Project@Work to access an article on creating a staffing plan for your business.

Employ a temp agency to help with your staffing plan

As part of the process that you will be going through to create a staffing plan, you will need to know at what times during the year you will need additional help. No matter what industry you are in there is an ebb and flow to staffing needs. A temporary staffing agency can help get you the right temps for your additional work.

I recommend: Working with staffing agencies is easy. They want to please you because repeat business means money in their pocket. Manpower is a staffing agency that specializes in placing engineering, finance, information technology and science professionals. Kelly Services is a global staffing agency that places temporary in many areas including, law, education and health care.