1. A method for identifying potential human resources for a project, the method comprising the steps of: determining the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources; matching the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource; producing assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage; receiving a response from each potential candidate; analysing the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource; automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

3. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display emphasise the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

5. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of verification to verify academic credential, work experience and criminal record of each human resource.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.

7. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of creating a list of substitution for each of the each human resource.

8. A system for identifying potential human resources for a project comprising: a first input means to receive a request to determine the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources; a control unit is arranged to match the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource and produce assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage; a second input means receive a response from each potential candidate; and the control unit analyze the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource and automatically determine human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

10. The system of claim 8, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR STAFFING OPTIMIZATION Abstract One possible use of the techniques described herein is as a means of identifying suitable personnel to work on a given project. Determining the capabilities of prospective candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects, and the skill needs for human resources are all viable phases in this approach. In certain implementations, a candidate's skills and experience relevant to the human resources role are compared with the project's activities. Possible human resource candidates found during the searching phase may then be used to inform the creation of project-related tasks in certain implementations. One embodiment may request a response from each probable applicant. Embodiments may further include doing analysis of the result and developing a presentation tailored to a single human resource. s:

1. A method for identifying potential human resources for a project, the method comprising the steps of: determining the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources; matching the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource; producing assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage; receiving a response from each potential candidate; analysing the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource; automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

3. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display emphasise the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

5. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of verification to verify academic credential, work experience and criminal record of each human resource.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.

7. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of creating a list of substitution for each of the each human resource.

8. A system for identifying potential human resources for a project comprising: a first input means to receive a request to determine the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources; a control unit is arranged to match the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource and produce assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage; a second input means receive a response from each potential candidate; and the control unit analyze the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource and automatically determine human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

10. The system of claim 8, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.

Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for managing human resources. More particularly to system and method for selection of a candidate from a pool of candidates to fill a position for various stages of projects.

[0002] The background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Recruiting the right people to work on complex projects inside a corporate setting is quite difficult. Human resource (HR) manager sources and secures the necessary personnel to meet the varying demands of each project. Traditionally, HR connects with resources over the phone and email. This is super time consuming and frustrating as HR needs to revisit the contact list again and again for contacting candidates.
[0004] Alternatively, there are multiple portals/ web sites which aids in identifying candidates for various positions. In patent literature, various techniques for human resource recruitment techniques are disclosed. Following are exemplary documents.
[0005] US20020128892A1 (by: Ford Motor Co) discloses a method for recruiting candidates for employment comprising defining a plurality of employment requisitions having candidate matching criteria, identifying candidates for employment via an employment skills questionnaire, and selecting identified candidates for further evaluation based on a comparison between the candidate matching criteria and the results of the candidates' skills questionnaires. Further evaluation comprises an assessment in real time at an employer-hosted recruiting event. The most qualified candidates are presented with an offer for employment prior to the conclusion of the employer-hosted event. Real time candidate assessment comprises a panel interview of the candidate, a group observation exercise and a mentor assessment. Candidates attending the event receive offer/no offer letters and attend a feedback session prior to the conclusion of the event. Candidates accepting an offer are provided with relocation and follow-up hiring information including housing and relocation information.
[0006] AU2001272062A1 (By Vitalwork Inc) provides a method of analyzing the fitness of a candidate for a specific position comprises benchmarking the position by specifying weighted position criteria and using managers' and top performers' responses to predictive instruments in the form of behavior and values questionnaires; scoring the candidate by computing a weighted average of the candidate's scores on the position criteria combined with the candidate's predictive instrument scores vis a vis those of the benchmark participants; and reporting to the hiring manager the candidate's overall score and, preferably, individual scores for each continuum of the predictive instruments. In the preferred embodiment, the method also entails providing a database of characteristics associated with various ranges of scores on the predictive instruments' continua, together with potentially problematic motivations or behaviors likely to be exhibited by a candidate scoring well below or above the benchmark participants for each continuum, and suggested follow-up interview questions. All such information is preferably included in the same report to the hiring manager that contains the candidate's overall score and predictive-instrument continuum scores.
[0007] US20020052773A1 (By: Rollouts Inc) relates to a computer process, a computing system or as an article of manufacture for managing a web-based network of workers. The method has the steps of soliciting worker information from workers via the web-based network, soliciting a worker to staff a project based on the worker information, and assigning a performance rating to a worker based on worker performance on the project. The worker information includes a skill set rating.
[0008] However, these known solutions suffer from various limitations such as shortlisted candidates often not necessarily qualified, or are overqualified, for given positions. Thus, there is need of smart system for locating potential human resource for particular project.
[0009] All references, including publications, patent applications, and patents, cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference were individually and specifically indicated to be incorporated by reference and were set forth in its entirety herein.

[00010] Various objects, features, and advantages of the disclosed subject matter can be more fully appreciated with reference to the following detailed description of the disclosed subject matter when considered in connection with the following drawings, in which like reference numerals identify like elements.
[00011] The present invention relates to a system for managing human resources. More particularly to system and method for selection of candidate from a pool of candidates to fill a position for various stages of projects.
[00012] Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a method for identifying potential human resources for a project, the method including the steps of determining the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources. Embodiments may also include matching the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource.
[00013] Embodiments may also include producing assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage. Embodiments may also include receiving a response from each potential candidate. Embodiments may also include analysing the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource. Embodiments may also include automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects.
[00014] In some embodiments, the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource. In some embodiments, the method according to may include the step of automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects.
[00015] In some embodiments, the display emphasise the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource. In some embodiments, the method according to may include the step of verification to verify academic credential, work experience and criminal record of each human resource. Embodiments may also include each human resource record includes worker identification 320, contact data 330, qualification 340, position 350 and substitute selection information. In some embodiments, the method according to may include the step of creating a list of substitution for each of the each human resource.
[00016] Embodiments of the present disclosure may also include a system for identifying potential human resources for a project including a first input means to receive a request to determine the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources. Embodiments may also include a control unit may be arranged to match the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource and produce assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage.
[00017] Embodiments may also include a second input means receive a response from each potential candidate. In some embodiments, the control unit analyze the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource and automatically determine human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects. In some embodiments, the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource. Embodiments may also include each human resource record includes worker identification 320, contact data 330, qualification 340, position 350 and substitute selection information.

[00022] The following is a detailed description of exemplary embodiments to illustrate the principles of the invention. The embodiments are provided to illustrate aspects of the invention, but the invention is not limited to any embodiment. The scope of the invention encompasses numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalent; it is limited only by the claims.
[00023] In view of the many possible embodiments to which the principles of the present discussion may be applied, it should be recognized that the embodiments described herein with respect to the drawing figures are meant to be illustrative only and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the claims. Therefore, the techniques as described herein contemplate all such embodiments as may come within the scope of the following claims and equivalents thereof.
[00024] The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different instances in the description and the figures may indicate similar or identical items.
[00025] The present invention relates to a system for managing human resources. More particularly to system and method for selection of candidate from a pool of candidates to fill a position for various stages of projects.
[00026] FIG. 1 is a flowchart that describes a method for identifying potential human resources for a project, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, at 110, the method may include determining the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources. At 120, the method may include matching the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource. At 130, the method may include producing assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage.
[00027] In some embodiments, at 140, the method may include receiving a response from each potential candidate. At 150, the method may include analysing the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource. At 160, the method may include automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects. The steps of, the method may include 110 to 160.
[00028] In some embodiments, the display may highlight the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource. In some embodiments, the step of automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects.
[00029] In some embodiments, the display may emphasise the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource. In some embodiments, the step of verification to verify academic credential, work experience and criminal record of each human resource. In some embodiments, each human resource record may include worker identification 320, contact data 330, qualification 340, position 350 and substitute selection information. In some embodiments, the step of creating a list of substitution for each of the each human resource.
[00030] FIG. 2 is a block diagram that describes a system 200, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the system 200 may include a control unit 220 may be arranged to match the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource and produce assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage and a second input means 230 receive a response from each potential candidate. The system 200 may also include a first input means 210 to receive a request to determine the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources.
[00031] In some embodiments, the control unit 220 may analyze the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource and automatically determine human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects. In some embodiments, the display may highlight the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.
[00032] FIG. 3 is a block diagram that further describes the system 200 from FIG. 2, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, each human resource record may include.
[00033] One possible use of the techniques described herein is as a means of locating suitable personnel to work on a given project. Determining the capabilities of prospective candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects, and the skill needs for human resources are all viable phases in this approach. In certain implementations, a candidate's skills and experience relevant to the human resources role are compared with the project's activities.
[00034] Possible human resource candidates found during the searching phase may then be used to inform the creation of project-related tasks in certain implementations. One embodiment may request a response from each probable applicant. Embodiments may further include doing analysis of the result and developing a presentation tailored to a single human resource. Furthermore, embodiments may include automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects, automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects, and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects.
[00035] It is possible to highlight the days of the calendar that correspond to the particular human resource's project assignments on the screen. Some implementations of the method described in may involve the generation of a calendar display that provides an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource may be assigned to the projects, as well as the automatic determination of human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects. These procedures are optional in certain embodiments of the process described in.
[00036] In certain implementations, the display will emphasise the days of the week that correlate to the tasks assigned to the individual worker. One possible application of the methodology outlined in would include a verification step in which the correctness of each human resource's educational background, work history, and criminal record would be verified. In certain implementations, a single HR record may include a worker's full name, contact details, job title, skills, and criteria for choosing a successor. In certain implementations of the procedure outlined in, it may be necessary to identify prospective replacements for each human resource.
[00037] In certain implementations, the disclosed methodology additionally includes a system for locating qualified individuals to work on a given project. The system may include a first input to take requests for identifying the skills of prospective HR candidates, the tasks of potential projects, and the requisite HR expertise. The embodiments may additionally contain a control unit. This control unit may be set up in a manner that allows it to allocate suitable candidates for human resources obtained in the searching stage to the project based on how well their abilities fit the activities of the project. Embodiments may be utilised in this manner to appropriately pair tasks with abilities.
[00038] Furthermore, in certain implementations, a second input method is provided to receive a response from each candidate. Sometimes, the control unit will evaluate the answer and then create a personalised dashboard for a certain human resource. In addition, it will find people that fit the bill in terms of availability and skill set to allocate to projects automatically. Last but not least, it will mechanically produce a calendar showing when each resource is available for use on each project. It is possible to highlight the days of the calendar that correspond to the particular human resource's project assignments on the screen. An employee's human resource record, in one implementation, may comprise the employee's name, contact information, job title, skills, and criteria for choosing a successor.
[00039] Further, while operations are depicted in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Likewise, while several specific implementation details are contained in the above discussions, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the subject matter described herein, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to particular embodiments. Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.
[00040] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C …. and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

Claims
I/We claims:

1. A method for identifying potential human resources for a project, the method comprising the steps of:
determining the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources;
matching the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource;
producing assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage; receiving a response from each potential candidate;
analysing the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource;
automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.
3. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display emphasise the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

5. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of verification to verify academic credential, work experience and criminal record of each human resource.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.

7. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of creating a list of substitution for each of the each human resource.

8. A system for identifying potential human resources for a project comprising:
a first input means to receive a request to determine the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources;
a control unit is arranged to match the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource and produce assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage;
a second input means receive a response from each potential candidate; and
the control unit analyze the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource and automatically determine human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR STAFFING OPTIMIZATION
Abstract
One possible use of the techniques described herein is as a means of identifying suitable personnel to work on a given project. Determining the capabilities of prospective candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects, and the skill needs for human resources are all viable phases in this approach. In certain implementations, a candidate's skills and experience relevant to the human resources role are compared with the project's activities. Possible human resource candidates found during the searching phase may then be used to inform the creation of project-related tasks in certain implementations. One embodiment may request a response from each probable applicant. Embodiments may further include doing analysis of the result and developing a presentation tailored to a single human resource.

I/We claims:

1. A method for identifying potential human resources for a project, the method comprising the steps of:
determining the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources;
matching the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource;
producing assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage; receiving a response from each potential candidate;
analysing the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource;
automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.
3. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of automatically determining human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the display emphasise the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.

5. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of verification to verify academic credential, work experience and criminal record of each human resource.

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.

7. The method according to claim 1, further including the step of creating a list of substitution for each of the each human resource.

8. A system for identifying potential human resources for a project comprising:
a first input means to receive a request to determine the abilities held by the possible candidates for human resources, the activities of potential projects and the skill requirements for human resources;
a control unit is arranged to match the activities of the project with the skills of a potential candidate human resource and produce assignments to the project of possible candidates for human resources found in the searching stage;
a second input means receive a response from each potential candidate; and
the control unit analyze the response that was received and developing a display for an individual human resource and automatically determine human resources with appropriate skills and time availability for assignment to projects and automatically generating the calendar display providing an overview of the highlighted days during which the individual human resource is assigned to the projects.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the display highlights the days of the calendar that correspond to the project assignments of the particular human resource.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein each human resource record includes worker identification, contact data, position, qualification, and substitute selection information.