personalomskifting

Personalomskifting is a human resources practice that involves reallocating employees within an organization by moving them between roles, teams, or locations to better align skills with needs. It combines elements of internal mobility, workforce planning, and talent management, and can be used as an alternative to external hiring or layoffs during periods of change.

Implementation typically begins with a needs assessment and a skill inventory of current staff. Hiring managers, HR, and employees collaborate to identify suitable opportunities, assess readiness, and map career development. The process may include internal job postings, coordinated transfers, cross-training, temporary assignments, and supportive onboarding to ensure a smooth transition. Transparent communication and defined timelines are crucial in maintaining trust during shifts.

Benefits of personalomskifting include improved utilization of existing skills, faster response to changing workloads, reduced recruitment costs, and opportunities for employee development and retention. Challenges include resistance to change, mismatches between current skills and new roles, potential disruption to teams, and compliance with labor agreements or legal constraints. Successful programs typically rely on clear policy, manager accountability, data-driven matching, and ongoing follow-up to track outcomes.

See also internal mobility, workforce planning, talent management, organizational design.