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Manpower Requisition

A manpower requisition is an internal request for staffing, a traditional term often used interchangeably with job requisition or headcount request. It records the need and required approvals.

Example

A department submits a request for additional production staff, explaining expected workload, number of people, skills and budget.

What to keep in mind

Specify whether the request concerns new positions, replacements or temporary capacity. Headcount, full-time-equivalent hours and approved posts are different measures, so avoid leaving the requested quantity ambiguous.

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