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Mastering Workforce Planning: Key Focus Areas and Top KPIs
Roger Knocker • February 12, 2024
Mastering Workforce Planning: Key Focus Areas and Top KPIs
Key Focus Areas for Ensuring High Performance in Workforce Planning
1. Strategic Workforce Planning
- Aligning workforce needs with long-term organisational goals.
- Anticipating future skill requirements and talent gaps.
2. Talent Acquisition and Retention
- Attracting top talent through effective recruitment strategies.
- Retaining high-performing employees through competitive benefits and career development opportunities.
3. Succession Planning
- Identifying and nurturing future leaders within the organisation.
- Ensuring a smooth transition for critical roles to minimise disruptions.
4. Performance Management
- Setting clear performance expectations and goals.
- Providing regular feedback and coaching to enhance employee performance.
5. Training and Development
- Investing in continuous learning and skill development programmes.
- Equipping employees with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in their roles.
Here are some suggested Key Performance Indicators
- # Employee Turnover Rate
- % Time to Fill Open Positions
- # Average Cost per Hire
- % Employee Engagement Score
- # Training Hours per Employee
- % Promotion Rate
- # Internal Mobility Rate
- % Diversity Index
- # Succession Pipeline Depth
- % Leadership Bench Strength
- # High-Potential Employees Identified
- % Performance Rating Distribution
- # Average Time in Position
- % Voluntary Turnover Rate
- # Vacancy Rate
- % Employee Satisfaction Index
- # Skills Gap Analysis Completeness
- % Training Effectiveness
- # Average Tenure
- % Talent Retention Index
Feel free to sign up for the KPI spreadsheet to access these and additional KPIs in a structured format that offers better context.
Watch the video below to see what you will get and how to use the KPI spreadsheet to take the guesswork out of KPIs
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