Introduction

Strategic workforce planning is vital for any organisation looking to align its talent needs with business goals.

The Manpower Planning feature in uKnowva HRMS helps HR teams define, track, and manage staffing requirements over a given period.

By adding new manpower plans, HR professionals can forecast hiring needs, allocate budgets, and monitor team growth more effectively.

This article will guide you through the process of adding a new manpower plan to your uKnowva HRMS instance.

Step 1: Navigating to the Manpower Planning Page

Begin by logging into your uKnowva HRMS portal and navigating to the Manpower Planning page.

To know how to access the Manpower Planning page, refer to this tutorial.

This will bring up a detailed interface showing all existing manpower plans arranged in a tabular format.

The table includes columns like Designation, Action, Year, Approved Count, On Hold, Active, Offered, Resigned, Vacancy, Approved Budget, Published, Created By, and Created On.

These fields provide an overview of staffing positions and their current statuses across the organisation.

Step 2: Adding a New Manpower Plan

Once you're on the Manpower Planning page, locate and click the “+” button at the top-right corner of the interface.

This will open a new form where you can create a new manpower plan. Begin by selecting or entering the required details, such as the Designation and Year for which the plan is being made.

Fill in the Approved Count to indicate the number of roles required, and optionally, the number of resources currently On Hold.

You must also enter the Approved Budget allocated for the plan, which helps in tracking financial limits and hiring costs.

Make sure to review the entered details carefully to ensure accuracy. Accurate manpower planning data enables efficient recruitment, budget tracking, and strategic workforce decisions.

Once all necessary fields are filled out, click the Save button to add the new plan to the existing list.

If you decide not to proceed, simply click Cancel to discard the changes and return to the Manpower Planning dashboard.

Conclusion

That’s it!

You’ve now successfully added a new manpower plan in uKnowva HRMS.

By following this process, you ensure your organisation has a structured, data-driven approach to workforce forecasting.

This helps streamline recruitment efforts, monitor staffing gaps, and stay aligned with your annual HR strategy.

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