<h2 id="definition">Definition</h2> <p>To Be Hired (TBH) is a term used within the context of workforce planning and Human Resource Management systems to indicate positions within an organization that have been identified as necessary but are currently vacant. These roles are earmarked for future recruitment to support the company's strategic goals and operational needs. By identifying TBH positions, companies can manage recruitment timelines, budget for hiring costs, and develop training programs to onboard new employees effectively.</p> <h2 id="application">Application</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th><strong>Department</strong></th> <th><strong>Role in TBH Planning</strong></th> <th><strong>Objective</strong></th> <th><strong>Key Metric</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Human Resources</td> <td>Identify TBH positions based on strategic planning</td> <td>Align workforce with future business needs</td> <td>Time to fill TBH positions</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Finance</td> <td>Budgeting for TBH positions</td> <td>Ensure financial resources are allocated for recruitment</td> <td>Recruitment cost per hire</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Operations</td> <td>Assessing operational needs for TBH roles</td> <td>Identify gaps in current operations that require new hires</td> <td>Operational efficiency before and after hiring</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sales</td> <td>Forecasting sales growth and TBH needs</td> <td>Determine sales positions needed to support growth strategies</td> <td>Sales performance impact of new hires</td> </tr> <tr> <td>IT</td> <td>Planning for technology support and expansion</td> <td>Identify IT roles required for upcoming projects and support</td> <td>Project delivery times and IT support satisfaction</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>