Workforce planning is evolving rapidly.

Key trends shaping its future include: 

Skills-Based Planning: A shift from planning for job titles to planning for specific skills and capabilities. 

AI and Predictive Analytics: Using artificial intelligence to improve forecasting accuracy and identify hidden patterns in data. 

The Hybrid Workforce: Integrating full-time, part-time, contract, and gig workers into a total talent plan. 

Focus on Employee Experience: Using planning to create engaging career paths and retention strategies. 

Scenario Planning for Resilience: Building plans for multiple potential futures to enhance organizational agility in an uncertain world. 

Democratization of Data: Providing managers with access to planning insights.

A workforce planning report is a formal document that communicates the findings, recommendations, and status of the planning process to key stakeholders, typically leadership. 

An effective report is concise, visual, and focused on business implications. 

It should include: 

• Executive Summary of key insights
• The Strategic Context and business drivers, Current State Analysis with supporting data Future State Forecast, 
• Gap Analysis highlighting risks and opportunities
• Recommended Strategies and action plans 
• Required Resources and investment. 

This report is a crucial tool for securing approval and funding for talent initiatives.