Human resource (HR) demand forecasting is a foundational stage in strategic HR planning, yet studies that systematically link HR demand forecasting with strategic HR planning remain scattered. This study aims to review the literature on the definition of HR demand analysis, forecasting techniques, its relationship with strategic business plans, and its role in supporting strategic HR planning. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive literature review method, drawing on national and international journal articles and HR management textbooks obtained through academic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed Central. The results show that HR demand forecasting, covering both qualitative techniques (managerial judgment, Delphi method) and quantitative techniques (regression, time series, neural networks), functions as a derivative of business strategy and as a prerequisite for HR supply forecasting, recruitment, training, and succession planning. Integrating HR demand forecasting with strategic planning enables organizations to build a solid HR foundation, remain responsive to changes in the business environment, and strengthen the HR function as a strategic partner to top management
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