Welcome to Workforce Planning Connect,
a set of free resources to guide you
through the workforce planning process,
providing practical tips and tools along the way.
A common question is: Does my business really need
a workforce plan?
Well, research shows that those businesses,
both big and small, that develop a workforce plan
can boost productivity and efficiency,
improve staff attraction and reduce turnover,
get better returns from investments in training,
and increase employee engagement,
all good reasons to make time
to start workforce planning for your business.
It doesn't need to be complicated.
With a little help, anyone can do it.
That's where the Workforce Planning Connect
toolkit comes in.
The first step is to think about your business
and the people and skills it needs,
allocate the time, and get a team together.
You don't need to be workforce planning experts;
you just need to know your business.
Step two is to gather the information you'll need
to make key decisions.
Consider your business now
and where you want it to be in the future.
Think about how your staff profile
maps to your business goals.
During step three, you will dig deeper
to understand your current workforce,
your future needs, and the steps in between,
identify your advantages, find gaps, assess risks,
and pinpoint practical solutions.
The final step, turn your workforce plan into action.
Allocate tasks and stick to your timelines.
Then monitor your progress, review your plan,
and commit to making workforce planning
part of your ongoing business planning.
Take the first step today with Workforce Planning Connect.