- Provides guidance for defining and designing the roles and skills needed to meet current and future business objectives
- Explains the impact of automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning on the global workforce and how to plan for this
- New to this edition: chapter on Remote Working Strategies and Operational Workforce Planning; material on Workforce Planning in a downturn and for Diversity and Inclusion; new and updated case studies
- Enables readers to understand and assess various workforce strategies to ensure they adopt the most appropriate for their business needs
Strategic Workforce Planning
Developing Optimized Talent Strategies for Future Growth
Align staff, skills and resources to meet both the short-term goals and long-term aims of your organization with the second edition of this practical guide.
Key features at a glance
EAN: 9781398607279
Edition: 2
Published:
Format: 234x156
280 pages
About the book
Strategic workforce planning can often be complex and technical, so how can organizations demystify the processes to effectively prepare for current and future workforce requirements?
Strategic Workforce Planning is a comprehensive guide that explains what it is, why it's necessary and most importantly, how to do it. It enables HR professionals to understand and resolve core business matters, from analysing future hiring demand to prioritizing investments like training and development. It also covers how to manage the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and machine learning on the global workforce.
This fully updated second edition features a new chapter on remote working strategies and operational workforce planning, as well as new and updated case studies and material on workforce planning in a downturn and for Diversity and Inclusion. Providing fresh perspectives alongside the fundamental theory, Strategic Workforce Planning is essential reading for practitioners of all levels of experience looking to align people strategy with company strategy and maintain competitive advantage.
About the authors
Ross Sparkman is the Head of Strategic Workforce Planning at Nike. Previously, he was the Head of Strategic Workforce Planning & Analytics at LinkedIn and GE Aviation, the Strategic Workforce Planning Leader at Devon Energy and a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting where he specialized in Human Capital Strategy and Workforce Planning & Analytics. He is based in San Francisco, California.
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