ANALYSIS OF LABOR NEEDS AT THE END OF THE YEAR BASED ON WORKLOAD WITH WORKLOAD INDICATOR OF STAFFING NEED (WISN) METHOD AT ILJEONG METAL CO.LTD SOUTH KOREA

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the labor needs at the end of the year at Il Jeong Metal Co. Ltd, South Korea, by utilizing the Workload Indicator of Staffing Need (WISN) method to evaluate the workload. The WISN method was chosen because of its ability to provide a clear picture of staff needs based on the volume of work available. Data were collected through workload surveys and interviews with managers and employees in various departments. The results of the analysis showed that there was an imbalance between the number of available workers, which was only 21 people, and the workload that had to be completed, especially in the production and quality control departments, which should have been 32 people. These findings indicate the need for adjustment of the number of employees to achieve optimal operational efficiency. By implementing the recommendations generated from the WISN analysis, Il Jeong Metal Co. Ltd is expected to increase productivity and minimize work stress among employees. This study offers significant insights for management in the decision-making process regarding the recruitment and redeployment of workers, and contributes to the literature on human resource management in the manufacturing industry.