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June 28, 2024 42 mins

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Workforce planning is a vital strategy for your growing business. 

It makes sure that you have the right people fill the right roles at the right time. 

But applying workforce planning concepts to your operations might be challenging, especially if it's something you've never had in your business before. 

So, what exactly is workforce planning? 

How does it integrate into your business structure? 

And how do you know if it's effective or not?

In this episode, Carol Fraser and I talk about workforce planning and its significance, impact, and role in the growth and success of your business. From understanding job architecture to optimizing talent alignment, Carol also shares practical strategies on how to implement this in your business effectively.

Carol specializes in workforce planning and strategic HR leadership, offering cost-effective fractional HR executive services. With a track record spanning diverse industries, she helps organizations anticipate talent needs, optimize workforce deployment, and drive sustainable growth. 


We discuss: (timestamps)

02:04 What is Workforce Planning

04:43 Five essential inputs for effective workforce planning

09:29 Defining what kind of people you need in your organization 

13:57 Key questions to ask when incorporating workforce planning in your operations

24:31 Common workforce planning mistakes and how to address them 

30:22 What is employee experience?

32:49 Job description vs job architecture

36:56 Actionable steps to take in implementing workforce planning



Resources:
Carol Fraser, Workforce Planning Expert, Fractional HR Executive:
https://www.c4talent.com

Schedule a meeting with Carol:
https://www.c4talent.com/calendar 

Workforce Planning PDFs:
Workforce Planning.pdf
HR-Opoly.pdf

Kathy Svetina, Fractional CFO:
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/

Blog post | Workforce Planning and Job Architecture for Business Growth
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/listen/workforce-planning-and-job-architecture-for-business-growth/

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