METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT OF ENTERPRISE STAFF NUMBERS

Abstract

The article discusses methodological aspects of improving the management of enterprise personnel numbers. The purpose of the article is to summarise and present methodological approaches to managing the number of company personnel aimed at optimisation, improving organisational efficiency and labour productivity. It is emphasised that labour productivity is one of the key factors in reducing production costs and increasing the competitiveness of an enterprise. Тhe main research methods were analysis, synthesis, systematic approach. Possible difficulties that could minimise the positive effects are identified. One of the effective management tools is the use of standards. Almost all components can be taken into account when standardising the number of production personnel. The choice of standardisation method is usually influenced by the company's management goals, the level of detail of decisions, the specifics of the process, and the strategic objectives of the business. For administrative and management personnel, this list is limited and should be used taking into account the specifics of the work. There are areas of work and positions for which it does not make sense to conduct assessment and optimisation, including because the labour costs of developing standards can be very high, especially if the work of external experts is used. Only those positions where the potential effect exceeds the costs require detailed development of standards. The key components of assessing the potential for reducing labour costs are analysed. Approaches to the use of labour standards are classified and examples of their implementation are provided. The headcount calculator is analysed as a methodological set of tools for managing the labour potential and competitiveness of an enterprise. The use of relevant and correct standards, the right model and objective calculation allow you to accurately determine the number of employees required to perform a given amount of work. The calculator allows you to calculate and forecast the number of personnel depending on production volumes. Experience in optimising headcount and expert conclusions indicate that modern standards should take into account the company's strategic initiatives.