Staffing function of management helps in obtaining right people and putting them on the right jobs.
Proper staffing ensures the following benefits to the organisation:
(i) Obtaining competent personnel: In all organisations, there is a need for people to perform work. Staffing function helps in discovering and obtaining competent personnel for various jobs.
(ii) Survival and growth: By appointing efficient staff, staffing ensures the continuous survival and growth of an enterprise. The growth of the organisation depends on the sincere efforts of its employees.
(iii) Optimum utilisation of human resources: Through manpower planning and job analysis, we can find out the number and types of employees required in the organisation. So, there are no chances of overmanning, shortage or under-utilisation of personnel.
(iv) Motivation and morale: Staffing as a separate function, is needed to motivate employees for better performance, incentive plans, staff welfare and for other personnel activities. If there is a separate personnel department in the organisation, it motivates employees and develops higher morale in them.