Workforce Planning Solutions 

“Workforce planning solutions” refers to the comprehensive set of actions and interventions used to address the talent gaps identified in the analysis phase. 

These solutions fall into several categories: 

1. Talent Acquisition (recruiting new skills) 
2. Learning & Development (building skills internally)
3. Retention Programs (keeping key talent) 
4. Career Pathing & Mobility (redeploying existing talent)
5. Succession Planning (preparing future leaders)
6. Restructuring (redesigning roles or organizations)
7. Automation (replacing manual tasks with technology). 

The most effective solution portfolio is tailored, targeted, and designed to close specific capability gaps at the optimal cost.

Workforce Planning Examples

 Understanding workforce planning is easier with concrete examples.

Example 1: A technology company forecasting a need for AI specialists might partner with universities (buy), launch an upskilling program for current engineers (build), and hire contractors (borrow). 

Example 2: A retail chain planning for holiday seasons might use historical data to forecast demand for cashiers and create a flexible pool of temporary workers. 

Example 3: A manufacturing firm facing an aging skilled workforce might implement a mentorship and succession program to transfer knowledge to younger employees. 

These examples show how planning translates into practical, business-specific actions.