Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing workforce planning by moving it from descriptive analytics to predictive and prescriptive insights. 

AI algorithms can analyze vast datasets to identify hidden patterns, predict future turnover with high accuracy, model the impact of business decisions on headcount, and recommend optimal talent strategies. 

AI-powered tools can also automate skills mapping, analyze employee sentiment to predict flight risk, and identify internal candidates for open roles based on skills rather than just job history. 

This allows planners to focus less on data crunching and more on strategic decision-making and intervention.