Workforce Planning Model
Workforce planning is a core business process that aligns organisational needs with people strategy. It is a highly effective activity that can be adapted to any organisation's size and maturity. By providing market and industry insights, workforce planning helps organisations address challenges and prepare for long-term business goals (CIPD 2024).
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Workforce Planning Model Definition
Workforce planning is a strategic process that ensures an organisation has the right number of employees, with the right skills, in the right positions, at the right time, to meet its business goals. Analysing current workforce capabilities, forecasting future talent needs, and identifying gaps in skills or numbers allows organisations to implement tailored strategies to address these gaps, ensuring they can adapt to changing business environments. Effective workforce planning is crucial for long-term success, as it helps organisations remain agile and competitive (CIPD, 2024).
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- Armstrong, M., 2020. Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. 15th ed. Kogan Page.
- Barclays PLC, 2019. Barclays PLC Annual Report 2019. [pdf] Available at: link
- Becker, B.E., Huselid, M.A. and Beatty, R.W., 2009. The differentiated workforce: Transforming talent into strategic impact. Harvard Business Press.
- Boxall, P. and Purcell, J., 2022. Strategy and human resource management. Bloomsbury Publishing
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