Workforce planning
Explores the benefits of workforce planning, the activities involved and the stages of the workforce planning process
Explores the benefits of workforce planning, the activities involved and the stages of the workforce planning process
Workforce planning is a core business process which aligns changing organisation needs with people strategy. It can be the most effective activity an organisation can engage in. It doesn’t need to be complicated and can be adjusted to suit the size and maturity of any organisation. It can provide market and industry intelligence to help organisations focus on a range of challenges and issues, and prepare for initiatives to support longer term business goals.
This factsheet was last updated by David Hayden: Owner of Talent Delivers and former CIPD Digital Learning Portfolio Manager
David has designed and delivered a number of L&D-focused products and keeps his practice up to date by facilitating online events.
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