Workforce planning is a core business process which aligns changing organisation needs with a people strategy. It can be the most effective activity an organisation can engage in. It can provide market and industry intelligence to help organisations focus on a range of challenges and issues.
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Factsheets
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Guides
Designed for practitioners, our guides provide recommendations and advice on how to apply good practice in the workplace.
Reports
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Thought leadership
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Learning
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