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Welcome to Workforce Planning Connect,

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a set of free resources to guide you

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through the workforce planning process,

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providing practical tips
and tools along the way.

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A common question is: Does
my business really need

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a workforce plan?

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Well, research shows
that those businesses,

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both big and small, that
develop a workforce plan

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can boost productivity and efficiency,

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improve staff attraction
and reduce turnover,

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get better returns from
investments in training,

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and increase employee engagement,

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all good reasons to make time

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to start workforce
planning for your business.

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It doesn't need to be complicated.

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With a little help, anyone can do it.

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That's where the
Workforce Planning Connect

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toolkit comes in.

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The first step is to
think about your business

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and the people and skills it needs,

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allocate the time, and
get a team together.

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You don't need to be
workforce planning experts;

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you just need to know your business.

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Step two is to gather the
information you'll need

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to make key decisions.

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Consider your business now

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and where you want it to be in the future.

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Think about how your staff profile

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maps to your business goals.

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During step three, you will dig deeper

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to understand your current workforce,

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your future needs, and
the steps in between,

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identify your advantages,
find gaps, assess risks,

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and pinpoint practical solutions.

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The final step, turn your
workforce plan into action.

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Allocate tasks and
stick to your timelines.

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Then monitor your
progress, review your plan,

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and commit to making workforce planning

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part of your ongoing business planning.

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Take the first step today with
Workforce Planning Connect.