To provide input to HR in their annual manpower planning, each function of Shurooq must estimate the future resources/ manpower required to deliver their departmental objectives. This will help Shurooq ensure it places the right people in the right jobs where they will excel; It helps to forecast and identify critical shortages of skilled staff and take corrective action by timely recruitment, enables the recruitment of necessary qualifications, skills and work experience, assists in the development and delivery of quality training programs and allows for career development and progression.