Michael Armstrong (2008) spells out the process of Human Resource planning (HRP) that it is not
necessarily a linear one, starting with the business strategy and flowing logically through to resourcing,
flexibility and retention plans. According to Hendry (1995) the process of HRP may be circular rather than
linear, with the process starting anywhere in the cycle. For instance, scenario planning may impact on
resourcing strategy, which in turn, may influence the business strategy. Alternatively, the starting point could be
demand and supply forecasts which form the basis for the resourcing strategy. The analysis of labour turn over
may feed into the supply forecast, but it could also lead directly to the development of retention plans.