Workforce planning analysis is the diagnostic phase where data is transformed into insight. 

It consists of two main components: 

Supply Analysis: A deep dive into the current workforce. This includes analyzing demographics (age, tenure, retirement risk), skills inventories, performance ratings, flight risk, turnover trends, and productivity metrics. 

Demand Analysis: Forecasting the future workforce needed to achieve business goals. This considers factors like growth plans, new technologies, product launches, and potential attrition. 

The analysis phase reveals the gaps and surpluses that become the focus of the entire planning effort.

A compelling PowerPoint presentation is crucial for communicating your workforce plan to executives and stakeholders.

A well-structured deck should tell a clear story: 

Slide 1: Title & Agenda. 

Slide 2: Executive Summary of Key Findings. Slides 3-4: Strategic Context & Business Drivers. 

Slides 5-7: Current State Analysis (data visualizations). 

Slides 8-9: Future Demand Forecast. 

Slides 10-11: Gap Analysis & Key Risks. 

Slides 12-15: Recommended Strategies & Action Plan. 

Slide 16: Investment Required & ROI. 

Slide 17: Next Steps & Governance. 

Keep slides visual, use charts over tables, and focus on the business impact, not just HR activity.