Build your knowledge of workforce planning regardless of the size of your business.
Whether you have 3 or 30 staff, save time and money with workforce planning.
Grow your capability and skills in workforce planning as a business.
Step through the workforce planning process, regardless of your experience.
Workforce Planning Connect
Workforce planning can be successful without being complicated
The Workforce Planning Connect resources provide practical tips and tools on how to develop and implement a workforce plan for your business. It can be used by people who have never undertaken workforce planning before, as well as those who may have done some workforce planning previously. The resources were designed for you to step through the process without assistance, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. You may already use a business advisor or access an external support service that can assist you.
- The process is the same for any size business in any industry.
- Start with the end in mind. Be clear about what you want to achieve.
- Data collection doesn’t have to be complex.
- It can help you retain staff and compete for the workforce you need now and in the future.
- Workforce planning helps you manage your workforce risk and focus your energy on the right place.
- A workforce plan is not a static document – you can update it as often as you like.
The resources you need to get started
- Workforce planning: A summary guide (PDF, 163 KB) This fact sheet provides an overview of the 4 stages of workforce planning.
- Template 1: Stakeholder planning (DOCX, 172 KB) This template will assist you to identify who you should include in your workforce planning activities.
Jobs Queensland’s Workforce Planning Connect can support you in planning for your future, regardless of your experience.
It can also help position your business to attract employees and skills, now and into the future. This is especially important during times of change.
