Personnel control device and personnel control system

Abstract

Allocate personnel to tasks more efficiently. [Solution] A personnel control device comprising: a case information acquisition means for acquiring case information including the content and deadline of the work from the work requester; a case information output means for outputting the case information to the work executioner; an allocation information acquisition means for acquiring allocation information indicating the allocation of personnel to the work from the work executioner; and an allocation information output means for outputting the allocation information to the work requester.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a personnel control device.

Background Art

[0002] There is a technology for sharing information in construction work and performing construction work more efficiently. Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose technologies for sharing information in construction work.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a construction management server that enables a construction worker to create and submit construction documents without much effort and enables a construction client to obtain the construction documents early. More specifically, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, the construction client registers construction information, the construction contractor views the construction information, creates a construction document, and registers it in the construction management server. The construction client can arbitrarily retrieve this construction document.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a construction plan formulation support system that quickly and efficiently formulates an overall plan created by the client side and work plans created by a plurality of construction contractor sides. More specifically, in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 2, the client side uses the construction plan formulation support system to create an overall plan for the work, and the plurality of construction contractor sides view this overall plan and disclose that they formulate and register a work plan including personnel allocation.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] Construction work is typically carried out by the contractor creating schedules for each worker based on project information such as the work content and deadline provided by the client, and personnel information such as the skills, work experience, and availability of each worker. However, with this method, the client cannot know how workers are assigned to tasks, making it difficult to efficiently allocate workers to tasks. Furthermore, the methods disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not involve sharing work content and deadlines or assigning workers to tasks, making it difficult to efficiently allocate workers to tasks. The object of the present invention is to provide a personnel control device that solves the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] One aspect of the present invention is a personnel control device comprising: a case information acquisition means for acquiring case information including information on the content and delivery date of the work from a work requester; a case information output means for outputting the case information to the work executioner; an allocation information acquisition means for acquiring allocation information indicating the allocation of personnel to the work from the work executioner; and an allocation information output means for outputting the allocation information to the work requester. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, personnel can be allocated to tasks more efficiently. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This diagram shows the configuration of the personnel control system 1 according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the third embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the third embodiment. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the fifth embodiment. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the sixth embodiment. [Figure 11] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the seventh embodiment. [Figure 12] This is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the eighth embodiment. [Figure 13] This is an example of the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12. [Figure 14] This is an example of the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12. [Figure 15] This is an example of the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] (First embodiment) Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows the configuration of the personnel control system 1 according to this embodiment. The personnel control system 1 includes a personnel control device 10, requestor devices 11-1 and 11-2, and executor devices 12-1 and 12-2. The personnel control device 10 can communicate with the requestor devices 11-1 and 11-2 to send and receive data. The personnel control device 10 can communicate with the executor devices 12-1 and 12-2 to send and receive data. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the requestor devices 11-1 and 11-2, they are referred to as the requestor device 11, and when it is not necessary to distinguish between the executor devices 12-1 and 12-2, they are referred to as the executor device 12. The personnel control device 10 stores account information of users of the services to be provided. The account information includes information on whether the user is a requestor user or an executor user. The requestor device 11 is a device logged in with the account of the requestor user. The personnel control device 10 recognizes from the stored account information that the logged-in user is a requestor user and provides services for the requestor. The executor device 12 is a device logged in with the account of the executor user. The personnel control device 10 recognizes from the stored account information that the logged-in user is an executor user and provides services for the executor.

[0011] The personnel control device 10 is a device that controls the personnel for work. The work includes, for example, work at a construction site and work at a steel mill, but is not particularly limited. The requestor device 11 is a device used by the requestor of the work. The executor device 12 is a device used by the executor of the work. The requestor of the work is, for example, the orderer of the work. The executor of the work is, for example, the contractor of the work. For example, the executor of the work is a cooperating company of the requestor of the work.

[0012] In the personnel control system 1 shown in FIG. 1, two requestor devices 11-1 and 11-2 are provided, but one or three or more requestor devices 11 may be provided in the personnel control system 1. Also, in the personnel control system 1 shown in FIG. 1, two executor devices 12-1 and 12-2 are provided, but one or three or more executor devices 12 may be provided in the personnel control system 1.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the first embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the first embodiment includes an acquisition unit 20, an output unit 30, an assignment unit 40, a recording unit 50, and a storage device 60.

[0014] The acquisition unit 20 acquires information from the source device 11 and the execution device 12. The output unit 30 outputs information to the source device 11 and the execution device 12. The recording unit 50 records information in the storage device 60. The acquisition unit 20 further includes a project information acquisition unit 21 and an assignment information acquisition unit 22. The output unit 30 further includes a project information output unit 31 and an assignment information output unit 32. The recording unit 50 further includes a project information recording unit 51 and an assignment information recording unit 52.

[0015] The project information acquisition unit 21 acquires project information from the source device 11. The project information includes information such as the content of the work, the number of personnel, the construction period, and the delivery date.

[0016] The project information output unit 31 outputs the project information acquired from the source device 11 to the execution device 12. The project information output unit 31 may output the project information to a specific execution device 12. The execution device 12 that is the output destination of the project information is specified, for example, by the information included in the project information. The project information output unit 31 may output the project information to all execution devices 12. The project information recording unit 51 records the acquired project information in the storage device 60.

[0017] The assignment information acquisition unit 22 acquires assignment information from the execution device 12. The assignment information indicates the availability of personnel assignment to the work and information on the personnel to be assigned.

[0018] When the assignment information acquisition unit 22 acquires assignment information indicating that personnel assignment to the work is possible, the assignment unit 40 executes the assignment of the personnel indicated by the assignment information to the work.

[0019] The assignment information output means 32 outputs information about the personnel assigned to the work by the assignment means 40 and the work itself to the requesting device 11. The assignment information recording means 52 records information about the personnel assigned to the work by the assignment means 40 and the work itself in the storage device 60.

[0020] When the allocation information acquisition means 22 acquires allocation information from multiple execution source devices 12, the allocation means 40 may assign personnel to the task according to predetermined conditions. For example, the execution source devices 12 may be given priority, and personnel assignment may be performed based on the allocation information acquired from the execution source device with the higher priority, or personnel assignment may be performed based on the allocation information that indicates that the personnel acquired earliest are available.

[0021] When the allocation information acquisition means 22 acquires allocation information indicating that it is impossible to allocate personnel to a task, the allocation information output means 32 outputs information to the requesting device 11 indicating that it is impossible to assign personnel to the task.

[0022] The case information acquisition means 21 may acquire information indicating a modification of the case information from the requesting device 11.

[0023] The requesting device 11 outputs case information, information indicating acceptance of the inability to perform the work, and information indicating correction of the case information to the personnel control device 10. The requesting device 11 obtains assignment information from the personnel control device 10.

[0024] The execution source device 12 outputs the assignment information to the personnel control device 10. The execution source device 12 obtains the case information from the personnel control device 10.

[0025] Figure 3 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the first embodiment. The requesting device 11 is provided with an interface for outputting case information, but the execution device 12 is not. For example, the display unit of the requesting device 11 displays a button for starting the case information output process. When the user of the requesting device 11 uses the requesting device 11 and selects the button for starting the case information output process, the display unit of the requesting device 11 displays a screen for selecting the people involved in the work, input fields for the work details, number of personnel, construction period, deadline, etc., and an output button. In the example shown in Figure 3, the requesting device 11-1 is the device used by the user who defines the case information for the work. The user of the requesting device 11-1 uses the requesting device 11-1 to select the people involved in the work, input the work details, number of personnel, construction period, deadline, etc., and presses the output button to output the case information to the personnel control device 10 (step S11).

[0026] The case information acquisition means 21 acquires case information (step S12). In the example shown in Figure 3, the case information recording means 51 records the case information of the work and creates an application corresponding to the work. The case information recording means 51 grants the requesting device 11-1 and the execution device 12-1, which are devices used by the people involved in the work, the authority to access the created application. The requesting device 11-1 and the execution device 12-1 are provided with services from the application.

[0027] The case information output means 31 outputs the case information to the execution source device 12-1 (step S13). The execution source device 12-1 acquires the case information (step S14). The case information is displayed on the execution source device 12-1. The user of the execution source device 12-1 considers whether the work indicated by the case information can be performed by the deadline indicated by the case information. If the user of the execution source device 12-1 can perform the work indicated by the case information, they consider the personnel to be assigned to that work.

[0028] The execution source device 12-1 is provided with an interface for outputting assignment information from the work application. For example, the display unit of the execution source device 12-1 displays a button for starting the assignment information output process. When the user of the execution source device 12 uses the execution source device 12-1 and selects the button for starting the assignment information output process, the display unit of the execution source device 12-1 displays buttons for selecting workers to assign to the current task from the worker list, as well as an output button. The user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 to select workers to assign to the current task from the worker list and presses the output button to output the assignment information to the personnel control device 10 (step S15).

[0029] The allocation information acquisition means 22 acquires the allocation information (step S16). The allocation information output means 32 outputs the allocation information to the requesting device 11-1 (step S17). The requesting device 11 acquires the allocation information (step S18). For example, if the allocation information indicates that personnel cannot be assigned to the work, the requesting device 11-1 will display that personnel cannot be assigned. The user of the requesting device 11-1 can consider modifying the case information and changing the deadline for the work. After consideration, the user of the requesting device 11-1 can have the modified case information sent back to the requesting device 11-1. Alternatively, after consideration, the user of the requesting device 11-1 can accept that the assignment is not possible and not have the case information sent again.

[0030] For example, if the assignment information indicates that personnel can be assigned to a task, the assignment means 40 performs the assignment of personnel indicated by the assignment information to the task before step S17, and in step S17, the assignment information output means 32 outputs the assignment information indicating that personnel can be assigned to the task to the requesting device 11. As a result, the user of the requesting device 11 is informed of the assigned personnel. Subsequently, the assignment information recording means 52 records the information of the task and the personnel assigned to the task in the storage device 60.

[0031] As a result, information regarding a shortage of personnel to assign to a task is shared between the client and the execution provider. This allows the client to identify cases where deadlines or other details need to be revised, enabling more efficient allocation of personnel to tasks.

[0032] (Second embodiment) Figure 4 shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the second embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the second embodiment includes, in addition to the personnel control device 10 according to the first embodiment, operational information acquisition means 23 and operational information recording means 53.

[0033] The operational information acquisition means 23 acquires personnel operational information from the execution source device 12. The personnel operational information indicates the personnel's available schedule. The operational information recording means 53 records the acquired personnel operational information in the storage device 60. For example, the operational information stored in the storage device 60 may be updated by the operational information acquisition means 23 periodically acquiring personnel operational information and the operational information recording means 53 recording the personnel operational information in the storage device 60.

[0034] In the second embodiment, the assignment information output means 32 outputs operational information along with the assignment information to the requesting device 11. In the second embodiment, the assignment information output means 32 also outputs other personnel assignment information to the requesting device 11. The other personnel assignment information is information indicating the assignment of personnel to a task different from the task indicated by the assignment information. The other personnel assignment information is information recorded in the storage device 60 by the assignment information recording means 52 when personnel are assigned to a task different from the task indicated by the assignment information.

[0035] In the second embodiment, the assignment information output means 32 outputs assignment information, operational information, and other personnel assignment information to the requesting device 11. The requesting device 11 acquires the assignment information, operational information, and other personnel assignment information.

[0036] Figure 5 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the second embodiment. The operation from step S21 to step S24 is the same as the operation from step S11 to step S14 in Figure 3.

[0037] The execution source device 12-1 is provided with an interface for outputting assignment information and operational information from the work application. For example, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays buttons for starting the assignment information output process and the operational information output process. When the user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 and selects the button to start the assignment information output process, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays buttons for selecting workers to assign to the current task from the worker list, as well as an output button. The user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 to select workers to assign to the current task from the worker list and presses the output button to output the assignment information to the personnel control device 10 (step S25). Also, when the user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 and selects the button to start the operational information output process, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays a screen for recording the available working time for the worker list, as well as an output button. The user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 to enter the available working hours for the worker list and presses the output button to output the working information to the personnel control device 10.

[0038] The allocation information acquisition means 22 acquires allocation information, and the operation information acquisition means 23 acquires operation information (step S26). The allocation information output means 32 outputs allocation information, operation information, and other personnel allocation information to the requesting device 11-1 (step S27). The requesting device 11-1 acquires allocation information, operation information, and other personnel allocation information (step S18).

[0039] If the allocation information indicates that personnel cannot be assigned to a task, the allocation information output means 32 outputs the allocation information indicating that personnel cannot be assigned to the task, the operational information, and other personnel assignment information to the requesting device 11-1, causing the requesting device 11-1 to display that personnel assignment was not possible, as well as the operational information and other personnel assignment information. The user of the requesting device 11-1 can then learn that personnel could not be assigned to the task requested by the execution source, as well as the operational information of the personnel and the personnel assignment information for other tasks.

[0040] If the assignment information indicates that personnel can be assigned to the work, the assignment of personnel is complete and there is no need for the requesting party to reconsider the matter. Therefore, the assignment information output means 32 does not need to output operational information and other personnel assignment information to the requesting party device 11.

[0041] In the second embodiment, as described above, the requesting device 11 acquires assignment information, operational information, and other personnel assignment information. If it is not possible to assign personnel to the requested work, the user of the requesting device 11 can modify the case information based on this information. As a result, in the second embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, it is possible to consider modifying the case information based on operational information and other personnel assignment information, allowing the requesting party to modify the case information more flexibly.

[0042] (Third embodiment) Figure 6 shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the third embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the third embodiment includes, in addition to the personnel control device 10 according to the second embodiment, a skills information acquisition means 24 and a skills information recording means 54.

[0043] The skills information acquisition means 24 acquires the skills information of the executing personnel from the executing device 12. The skills information recording means 54 records the acquired personnel skills information in the storage device 60. Skills information is information that indicates the skills of the personnel, such as information regarding the personnel's training history and skills evaluation.

[0044] In the third embodiment, the assignment information output means 32 outputs the personnel's skill information to the requesting device 11.

[0045] Figure 7 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the third embodiment. The execution source device 12 is provided with an interface for outputting skill information. For example, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays a button for starting the skill information output process. When the user of the execution source device 12 uses the execution source device 12 and selects the button for starting the skill information output process, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays a screen for selecting a worker and the skills that the worker possesses. The user of the execution source device 12 uses the execution source device 12 to select a worker and the skills that the worker possesses and presses the output button to output the skill information to the personnel control device 10 (step S31).

[0046] The skill information acquisition means 24 acquires skill information (step S32). The acquired skill information is recorded in the storage device 60 by the skill information recording means 54.

[0047] The operations from step S33 to step S36 are the same as the operations from step S11 to step S14 in Figure 3.

[0048] The execution source device 12-1 is provided with an interface for outputting assignment information and operational information from the work application. For example, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays buttons for starting the assignment information output process and the operational information output process. When the user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 and selects the button to start the assignment information output process, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays buttons for selecting workers to assign to the current task from the worker list, as well as an output button. The user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 to select workers to assign to the current task from the worker list and presses the output button to output the assignment information to the personnel control device 10 (step S37). Also, when the user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 and selects the button to start the operational information output process, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays a screen for recording the available working time for the worker list, as well as an output button. The user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 to enter the available working hours for the worker list and presses the output button to output the working information to the personnel control device 10.

[0049] The assignment information acquisition means 22 acquires assignment information, and the operation information acquisition means 23 acquires operation information (step S38). The assignment information output means 32 outputs assignment information, operation information, other personnel assignment information, and skill information to the requesting device 11-1 (step S39). The skill information output here only needs to be the skill information of the worker included in the assignment information, operation information, or other personnel assignment information. The requesting device 11-1 acquires the assignment information, operation information, other personnel assignment information, and skill information (step S40).

[0050] If the allocation information indicates that personnel cannot be assigned to the task, the allocation information output means 32 outputs allocation information indicating that personnel cannot be assigned to the task, operational information, and other personnel assignment information to the requesting device 11-1, causing the requesting device 11-1 to display that personnel assignment was not possible, operational information, other personnel assignment information, and skill information. The user of the requesting device 11-1 can then see that personnel could not be assigned to the task requested by the requesting device 11, the operational information of the personnel, the information on personnel assignment to other tasks, and the skill information of the personnel.

[0051] If the assignment information indicates that personnel can be assigned to the work, the assignment of personnel is complete and there is no need for the requesting party to reconsider the matter. Therefore, the assignment information output means 32 does not need to output operational information and other personnel assignment information to the requesting party device 11.

[0052] In the third embodiment, the user of the requesting device 11 can decide whether to accept the request or modify the case information based on the personnel's skill information. In the third embodiment, the requesting party acquires more information compared to the first and second embodiments, making it easier for them to make decisions such as accepting the request.

[0053] The case information recording means 51 may record the case information of the case in the storage device 60 as the skills information of the personnel who performed the case. In other words, the personnel's skills information may include case information of the work performed by the personnel. By including case information of the work performed in the skills information, the client can decide whether to accept the case or modify the case information based on the information of the work performed by the personnel up to that point.

[0054] (Fourth embodiment) Figure 8 shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the fourth embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the fourth embodiment includes, in addition to the personnel control device 10 according to the second embodiment, a personnel number determination result output means 33 and a personnel number determination means 70. In the third embodiment, the case information output by the requesting device 11 to the personnel control device 10 includes information indicating the work date of the task. In the fourth embodiment, the assignment information output by the execution source device 12 to the personnel control device 10 includes information indicating the work date of the task.

[0055] The personnel number determination means 70 determines whether there is a surplus or shortage of personnel based on the work schedule of the tasks included in the work schedule and the assignment information stored in the storage device 60. More specifically, the personnel number determination means 70 determines that there is a surplus of personnel if the number of personnel available to work on a specific day indicated by the work schedule information is greater than the number of personnel required for the work on that specific day indicated by the work schedule information and assignment information. More specifically, the personnel number determination means 70 determines that there is a shortage of personnel if the number of personnel available to work on a specific day indicated by the work schedule information is less than the number of personnel required for the work on that specific day indicated by the work schedule information and assignment information.

[0056] The personnel count determination result output means 33 outputs the determination result from the personnel count determination means 70 to the requesting device 11.

[0057] The personnel count determination means 70 may calculate the surplus or shortage of personnel. The personnel count determination result output means 33 may output the surplus or shortage of personnel to the requesting device 11.

[0058] The personnel count determination result output means 33 outputs the personnel count determination result to the requesting device 11 at the same time that the allocation information output means 32 outputs the allocation information, operational information, and other personnel allocation information. However, the personnel count determination result output means 33 may output the personnel count determination result to the requesting device 11 at a different time.

[0059] In the fourth embodiment, the requesting device 11 outputs information on whether there is a surplus or shortage of personnel. The user of the requesting device 11 can modify the case information based on the information on whether there is a surplus or shortage of personnel. As a result, in the fourth embodiment, the requesting party can modify the case information more flexibly compared to the second embodiment.

[0060] Furthermore, the personnel control device 10 according to the third embodiment may also include a skills information acquisition means 24 and a skills information recording means 54.

[0061] (Fifth embodiment) Figure 9 shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the fifth embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the fifth embodiment includes, in addition to the personnel control device 10 according to the first embodiment, an adjustment request acquisition means 25 and an adjustment request output means 35.

[0062] The execution source device 12 is provided with an interface for outputting a request to adjust the deadline for a project from the work application. When a user of the execution source device 12 wishes to adjust the deadline for a project from the requesting party, they use the execution source device 12 to output a request to adjust the deadline for the project to the personnel control device 10. The adjustment request acquisition means 25 acquires the request to adjust the deadline for the project from the execution source device 12 to the requesting party. The adjustment request output means 35 outputs the acquired adjustment request to the requesting party's device 11. The requesting party's device 11 acquires the request to adjust the deadline for the project. The user of the requesting party's device 11 can review the acquired adjustment request and consider the deadline in the project information to be output to the personnel control device 10.

[0063] As a result, in the fifth embodiment, the requesting party can adjust the deadline for the project based on the request from the executing party.

[0064] Furthermore, the personnel control device 10 according to the second to fourth embodiments may also include an adjustment request acquisition means 25 and an adjustment request output means 35.

[0065] (Sixth embodiment) Figure 10 shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the sixth embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the sixth embodiment includes, in addition to the personnel control device 10 according to the first embodiment, a completion notification acquisition means 26 and a completion notification recording means 56.

[0066] The execution source device 12 is provided with an interface for outputting work notifications from the work application. When a work is completed, the user of the execution source device 12 uses the execution source device 12 to output the time information of the completed work and a work completion notification. The completion notification acquisition means 26 acquires the time information of the completed work and the work completion notification from the execution source device 12.

[0067] The completion notification recording means 56 records the case information of the completed work, the time information of the work in that case, and the completion notification in the storage device 60.

[0068] As a result, in the sixth embodiment, the storage device 60 stores information about completed tasks, and the personnel control device 10 can also be used for task execution management.

[0069] Furthermore, the personnel control device 10 according to the second to fifth embodiments may also include a completion notification acquisition means 26 and a completion notification recording means 56.

[0070] (Seventh Embodiment) Figure 11 shows an example of the configuration of the personnel control device 10 according to the seventh embodiment. The personnel control device 10 according to the seventh embodiment includes personnel evaluation means 80 in addition to the personnel control device 10 according to the third embodiment.

[0071] The personnel evaluation means 80 evaluates personnel based on skill information. The personnel evaluation means 80 evaluates personnel based on project information included in the skill information. The project information included in the personnel's skill information is information about projects performed by the personnel, as described above, and therefore indicates the personnel's work history. The personnel evaluation means 80 evaluates personnel by calculating an evaluation score for the personnel based on, for example, points determined for each task and the project information included in the skill information.

[0072] Furthermore, the personnel evaluation means 80 may evaluate personnel based on information other than the project information included in the skills information. For example, the personnel evaluation means 80 may evaluate personnel based on the training history and skills evaluation included in the skills information.

[0073] In the seventh embodiment, the personnel control device 10 evaluates personnel based on skill information. Since the skill information includes case information of the work performed by the personnel, the evaluation can be based on the work performed by the personnel.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the case information may include information regarding constraints on the timing of work execution. This information regarding constraints on the timing of work execution may include, for example, constraints on the date and time the work is to be performed or constraints on the order in which the work is to be performed.

[0075] Project information may include information about the work location. Operational information may also include information about the personnel's base of operations. In this case, the implementing party can determine the personnel to be assigned based on the work location. The requesting party can also modify the project information based on the personnel's location. Furthermore, operational information may include information about the personnel's affiliation (company, etc.).

[0076] (Eighth embodiment) The eighth embodiment will now be described. In the embodiments described above, the execution source determines which personnel are assigned to which tasks, but in the eighth embodiment, the personnel control device 10 determines which personnel are assigned to which tasks. The personnel control device 10 according to the eighth embodiment has the same configuration as the personnel control device 10 according to the third embodiment.

[0077] In the personnel control device 10 according to the eighth embodiment, the operation of the output means 30 and the assignment means 40 is the same as in the third embodiment. In the eighth embodiment, the assignment means 40 assigns personnel to the tasks indicated by the case information based on the case information, work information, and skill information acquired by the acquisition means 20 and stored in the storage device 60.

[0078] In the output means 30 of the eighth embodiment, the allocation information output means 32 outputs the allocation information performed by the allocation means 40 to a predetermined requesting device 11 and execution source device 12. The case information output means 31 does not need to output case information to the execution source device 12.

[0079] Figure 11 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the personnel control system 1 according to the eighth embodiment. The execution source device 12 is provided with an interface for outputting skill information and work information. For example, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays buttons for starting skill information output processing and work information output processing. When a user of the execution source device 12 uses the execution source device 12 and selects a button to start skill information output processing and work information output processing, the display unit of the execution source device 12 displays a screen for selecting workers and the skills of those workers, and a screen for entering available working hours for the worker list. A user of the execution source device 12-1 uses the execution source device 12-1 to select workers and the skills of those workers, enter available working hours for the worker list, and presses the output button to output skill information and work information to the personnel control device 10 (step S51).

[0080] The operational information acquisition means 23 acquires operational information, and the skill information acquisition means 24 acquires skill information (step S52).

[0081] The requesting device 11 is provided with an interface for outputting case information. The display unit of the requesting device 11 shows a button for starting the case information output process. When a user of the requesting device 11 uses the requesting device 11 and selects the button for starting the case information output process, the display unit of the requesting device 11 shows a screen for selecting the stakeholders involved in the work, as well as input fields for the work details, number of personnel, construction period, and deadline. A user of the requesting device 11-1 uses the requesting device 11-1 to select the stakeholders involved in the work, input the work details, number of personnel, construction period, and deadline, and then presses the output button to output the case information to the personnel control device 10 (step S53).

[0082] The case information acquisition means 21 acquires case information (step S54). The allocation means 40 allocates personnel to the tasks indicated by the project information based on the skills information, work information, and project information (step S55). The allocation means 40 allocates personnel to the tasks indicated by the project information based on the work information and project information, using known optimization means, so that the most personnel are allocated to the tasks.

[0083] The allocation information output means 32 outputs the allocation information to the requesting device 11-1 and the execution device 12-1 (step S56). The requesting device 11-1 acquires the allocation information (step S57-1), and the execution device 12-1 acquires the allocation information (step S57-2). The allocation information is displayed on the requesting device 11-1 and the execution device 12-1.

[0084] The requesting device 11-1 and the executing device 12-1 are provided with interfaces for outputting assignment modification requests. For example, the display units of the requesting device 11-1 and the executing device 12-1 show buttons for starting the assignment modification request output process. When a user of the requesting device 11-1 or the executing device 12-1 selects the button for starting the assignment modification request output process, a screen for selecting the assignment to be modified and an output button are displayed. The user of the requesting device 11-1 or the executing device 12-1 selects the assignment to be modified and presses the output button to output the assignment modification request to the personnel control device 10.

[0085] The allocation means 40 performs the allocation again based on the allocation to be modified as indicated by the allocation modification request.

[0086] In the eighth embodiment, the allocation means 40 allocates personnel to tasks based on case information, operational information, and skill information. This eliminates the need for the implementing body to consider personnel allocation, thereby reducing the burden on the implementing body.

[0087] (Example display) The following describes the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12. Figure 13 shows an example of the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12.

[0088] The work schedules for Mr. A, Mr. B, Mr. C, Team D, and Team E are displayed as work information for one week. For example, it shows that Mr. A is available to work from April 1st to 6th and is off on April 7th.

[0089] The skills of Mr. A, Mr. B, Mr. C, Team D, and Team E are displayed as skill information. For example, it is shown that Mr. A has finishing level 3 and welding level 2 skills. The required skills are also displayed as project information.

[0090] As assignment information, tasks assigned to Mr. A, Mr. B, Mr. C, Team D, and Team E are displayed overlaid on the available dates for each of them. For example, tasks EF are displayed as being assigned to Mr. A, Mr. B, and Mr. C. Tasks that have not yet been assigned are displayed as "Assignment incomplete." For example, tasks AB and CD are displayed as task information for tasks that have not yet been assigned personnel, while tasks EF through ST are displayed as task information for tasks that have been assigned personnel.

[0091] The personnel count determination results show the number of personnel that are insufficient or in surplus for each day. For example, on April 1st, there are 60 available personnel and 65 personnel are needed for the work, so it will show "5 personnel short."

[0092] Each personnel member's affiliation and skills are displayed. The work information of personnel displayed by affiliation or skills may be filtered, and only the work information and assigned project information of personnel belonging to the relevant affiliation or skills may be displayed.

[0093] The displayed period may be changed. In the example shown in Figure 13, project information, work information, and assignment information for one week are displayed, but project information, work information, and assignment information for shorter or longer periods may be displayed.

[0094] Figure 14 shows an example of the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12. In the example shown in Figure 14, tasks A through KL are displayed as case information, and the personnel, assigned personnel, and deadline for each task are displayed. For example, task A and B are shown to have 3 personnel, no assignments have been made, and the deadline is April 2nd.

[0095] Figure 15 shows an example of the information displayed on the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12. In the example shown in Figure 15, the number of personnel available to work each day, the number of personnel required for the work, and the number of personnel that are insufficient or surplus are displayed.

[0096] The display examples shown in Figures 13, 14, and 15 are switched and displayed as appropriate by the requesting device 11 and the execution device 12.

[0097] The user on requesting device 11 can view these displays and modify the case information. The user on execution device 12 can view these displays and assign personnel to the case.

[0098] <Other Embodiments> Although one embodiment of this invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to that described above, and various design changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this invention.

[0099] Some or all of the personnel control device 10 in the above-described embodiment may be implemented using a computer. In that case, the program for implementing this function may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on this recording medium may be loaded into a computer system and executed. Here, "computer system" includes the OS and peripheral hardware. Furthermore, "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, magneto-optical disks, ROMs, CD-ROMs, and recording devices such as hard disks built into a computer system. In addition, "computer-readable recording medium" may include those that dynamically hold programs for a short period of time, such as communication lines used when transmitting programs via networks such as the Internet or communication lines such as telephone lines, and those that hold programs for a certain period of time, such as volatile memory inside a computer system that acts as a server or client in that case. Furthermore, the above-mentioned program may be for implementing some of the functions described above, and may also be able to implement the above-mentioned functions in combination with programs already recorded in the computer system. Furthermore, some or all of the personnel control device 10 may be implemented using programmable logic devices such as FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays). [Explanation of Symbols]

[0100] 1 Personnel control system, 10 Personnel control device, 11 Requesting device, 12 Execution device, 20 Acquisition means, 21 Case information acquisition means, 22 Assignment information acquisition means, 23 Operation information acquisition means, 24 Skill information acquisition means, 25 Adjustment request acquisition means, 30 Output means, 31 Case information output means, 32 Assignment information output means, 33 Personnel number determination result output means, 35 Adjustment request output means, 40 Assignment means, 50 Recording means, 51 Case information recording means, 52 Assignment information recording means, 53 Operation information recording means, 54 Skill information recording means, 60 Storage device, 70 Personnel number determination means,

Claims

1. A means for acquiring project information that obtains project information including the details of the work and the deadline from the client requesting the work, The source of the aforementioned operation includes a case information output means for outputting the aforementioned case information, A means for acquiring allocation information that obtains allocation information indicating the allocation of personnel to the said work from the source of the said work, The client that requested the aforementioned work is provided with an allocation information output means that outputs the allocation information, A personnel control system equipped with this system.

2. The system further includes a means for acquiring operational information that obtains operational information indicating the available schedules of personnel from the source of the aforementioned work, The allocation information output means further outputs to the client requesting the work information information other personnel allocation information indicating the allocation of personnel to tasks different from the aforementioned task, and the operational information. Personnel control device according to claim 1.

3. The system includes a means for acquiring skill information from the execution source to acquire skill information of the personnel of the execution source, The aforementioned allocation information output means further outputs the skill information to the requesting party. The personnel control device according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned allocation information and the aforementioned other personnel allocation information include information indicating the work date for the work, The allocation information output means outputs information on the number of personnel shortages and surpluses for each workday. The personnel control device according to claim 2 or 3.

5. A means for acquiring project information that obtains project information including the details of the work and the deadline from the client requesting the work, A means for acquiring operational information that obtains operational information from the source of the aforementioned work, indicating the available schedule of the personnel at the source of the aforementioned work, A means for acquiring skill information to acquire skill information of personnel from the source that performs the aforementioned work, A means for assigning tasks based on the aforementioned case information, operational information, and skill information, A means for outputting allocation information to the requesting party and the executing party, A means for obtaining allocation modification requests from the aforementioned requesting party and the aforementioned execution party, A personnel control system equipped with this system.

6. The aforementioned project information includes information regarding constraints on the timing of the work execution. A personnel control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

7. The aforementioned case information includes information about the location of the work, The aforementioned operational information includes information on the personnel's location. The personnel control device according to claim 2 or 3.

8. A means for obtaining an adjustment request from the execution source to obtain an adjustment request regarding the delivery date of the project from the requesting source, The aforementioned requesting party is provided with an adjustment request output means for outputting the adjustment request, A personnel control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

9. A means for obtaining completion notification to obtain time information and completion notification of the work from the source of the aforementioned work, The aforementioned case information, and a completion notification recording means for recording the time information of the work performed in the said case and the completion notification, A personnel control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:

10. The aforementioned skills information includes project information for the work performed. The personnel control device according to claim 3.

11. Based on the project information included in the aforementioned skills information, the personnel are evaluated. Personnel control device according to claim 10.

12. The personnel are evaluated based on their educational history, skills assessment, etc., included in the aforementioned skills information. Personnel control device according to claim 11.

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