{"id":3284,"date":"2016-11-23T12:13:32","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T20:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/?p=3284"},"modified":"2016-11-23T12:49:29","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T20:49:29","slug":"workforce-planning-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/2016\/11\/23\/workforce-planning-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Workforce Planning Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All business cycles have ups and downs, where there are periods of rapid growth and periods of recession.\u00a0The question is how to effectively plan and adapt to these changes? How to retain talent and forecast properly\u00a0to avoid surpluses or shortages within\u00a0an organization&#8217;s workforce?\u00a0The answer is <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Workforce_planning\">workforce planning <\/a>which is a core function of human resource management. Workforce planning is a systematic process that proactively plans ahead, to identify\u00a0what the organization will need in terms of size, type, what mix of knowledge, experience and skills are required. It also looks at\u00a0ensuring there are the\u00a0right number of workers in the right place at the right time. Workforce planning\u00a0also looks at the\u00a0current and future\u00a0supply of talent needed or that will be available to achieve\u00a0an organization&#8217;s\u00a0objectives. Workforce planning enables organizations to be resilient to current structural and cultural changes in order to better position itself to win in the future.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3289\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3289\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_430099885.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3289 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Workforce planning is a systematic analysis process that proactively plans ahead to avoid surpluses and shortages of what the organization will need\" width=\"700\" height=\"475\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_430099885.jpg\" alt=\"Workforce planning is a systematic analysis process that proactively plans ahead to avoid surpluses and shortages of what the organization will need\" width=\"700\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_430099885.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_430099885-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript> Workforce planning is a systematic analysis process that proactively plans ahead to avoid surpluses and shortages of what the organization will need<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Workforce Planning Process<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3>Set the strategic direction of workforce planning data of the business context and environment<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Analysis of current workforce profile<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Scenario planning and forecasting for future workforce requirements<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Identify planning initiatives and strategies by implementing a workforce action plan<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Review and evaluation of action plan<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><strong>1. Set the strategic direction of the workforce planning data of the business context and environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This step involves linking the organizations future goals that will assist in planning of the workforce needs and in developing strategies to meet those goals. <strong>What is the need to undertake a workforce plan?<\/strong> <strong>What are the goals of the workforce plan?<\/strong> <strong>How will the workforce plan be measured?<\/strong> These are some questions that should be answered and identified in the first step when planning for an effective workforce. In any type of planning the key is to identify information and the purpose of the plan. When creating a workforce plan the strategic, operational and management plans must be understood fully to assist in planning for the desired workforce. \u00a0Organizations must gain information about legislations\/ regulations or governance, organizations business context itself, and internal and external environments in order to prepare for a successful workforce plan.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3295\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3295\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_401482189.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3295 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Scenario planning and forecasting for future workforce requirements\" width=\"700\" height=\"492\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3295 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_401482189.jpg\" alt=\"Scenario planning and forecasting for future workforce requirements\" width=\"700\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_401482189.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_401482189-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript> In this step, an organization should conduct a workflow analysis<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>2. Analysis of current workforce profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In this step organizations should identify what are the current demand and supply factors of the workforce, what are the current skills and competencies, what are the current strengths and development needs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3293\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3293\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_410937010.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3293 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"What gaps exist between the current and projected workforce needs\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_410937010.jpg\" alt=\"What gaps exist between the current and projected workforce needs\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_410937010.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_410937010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_410937010-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript> What gaps exist between the current and projected workforce needs<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>3. Scenario planning and forecasting for future workforce requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In this step the organizations should conduct a workflow analysis and answer the following questions; What is the estimated workforce supply and demand for priority job roles, what will the future environment require, what future products and services will be provided by the organization, what gaps exist between the current and projected workforce needs, will there be new skills required to meet organizational needs, what are the labor market trends and are there any issues with the availability of workers?<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Identify planning initiatives and strategies by implementing a workforce action plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Review information provided from steps 1-4 and create an action plan for the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>When implementing the workforce plan it should focus on the following areas; attraction and recruitment strategies, career development and employee training programs, employee retention, employee management and motivation, leadership and communication.\u00a0 The purpose is to attract the right people at the right time in the right place.\u00a0 It is about building a positive culture and a workplace to keep the organizations talent within the organization and create success.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3292\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3292\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_412137196.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3292 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Adjusting the workforce plan to make corrections as well addressing if there are any new workforce issues\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3292 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_412137196.jpg\" alt=\"Adjusting the workforce plan to make corrections as well addressing if there are any new workforce issues\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_412137196.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_412137196-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/shutterstock_412137196-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript> Adjusting the workforce plan to make corrections as well addressing if there are any new workforce issues<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>5. Review and evaluation of action plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Reviewing and evaluating your workforce action plan builds a roadmap for any future action that may be required, preventing shortages and surpluses of the workforce.\u00a0 It helps the organization retain and attract the necessary workforce to meet organizations strategies and objectives. This step allows organization to monitor progress of continuous improvement purposes by adjusting the plan to make corrections as well addressing if there are any new workforce issues.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How can WGA help? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>WGA is passionate and dedicated to helping clients make and execute the big decisions on: strategy, operations, transformation, technology, organization and compliance. WGA\u2019s guiding belief is that as trusted advisors, we must measure our results from the enduring financial success of our clients. This belief and passion can be seen in our growth, our people, our services, and our relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Our experience allows WGA to offer singular and unique objective recommendations and execution services that will give companies the ability to adapt, renew, and prepare themselves to succeed in a turbulent environment. We provide <a href=\"https:\/\/wgaconsulting.com\/new\/strategy\">Strategy Consulting<\/a> that can help with workforce planning process design, benchmarking and implementation, as well as conducting workforce planning efforts. From strategy to execution, we are committed to helping our clients succeed. We recognize that only through our clients\u2019 success can we achieve ours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workforce planning is a systematic analysis process that proactively plans ahead to avoid surpluses and shortages of what\u00a0your organization will need<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3299,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[358,120,297,30],"tags":[171,360],"class_list":["post-3284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2017-trends","category-business-transformation","category-human-capital-management","category-organizational-design","tag-process","tag-workforce-planning","post-with-thumbnail","post-with-thumbnail-icon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - 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