At Tarmac, like most other businesses, human resource needs are constantly changing:
• Sometimes individuals leave the organisation to take up other posts.
• Some individuals retire (this is a growing issue with the UK's ageing population).
• Employees are promoted within the business.
• New technology removes some roles but also creates new types of jobs.
• The changing economic climate may result in more or less demand for its products.
The changing and evolving nature of Tarmac's business means it needs to anticipate where new skills, such as those involved with different technologies, are required. This helps it to identify what training existing employees need to support future growth for the business.