Workforce Planning

Workforce planning is the systematic process for identifying and addressing the gaps between the workforce of today and the human resource needs of tomorrow. It provides the foundation for strategic human resource decisions. As with any planning, this process draws together program management, human resources, budgeting, and program staff. In developing a workforce plan, organizations should systematically address the issues driving change.

Workforce planning will assist agencies in dealing with not only the mass exodus due to retirement in 2008, but planning beyond 2008 as well.

Benefits of Workforce Planning

Improves organizational responsiveness, effectiveness and efficiency
Retains critical skills
Staffs critical positions
Facilitates knowledge transfer
Focuses employee development and training
Makes realistic staffing projections for budgeting

Specific information is provided in the Workforce Planning Information on the right side of the screen. If you have additional questions, please contact Wes Swarner (502) 564-7455 ext. 227

	Workforce Planning Toolkit and Resources
	Workforce Planning Guide (629K PDF) Knowledge Management (626K PDF) NASPE Succession Planning (31K PDF) To view this information, you need an Adobe Acrobat Reader Download one at this link.

	Workforce Planning Communications
	Week One: Overview of Workforce Planning (70K PDF) Week Two: Setting Strategic Direction (20K PDF) Week Three: Conduct Workforce Analysis (37K PDF) Week Four: Conduct Gap Analysis (73K PDF) Week Five: Develop Strategies (27K PDF) Week Six: Implement Strategies (37K PDF) Week Seven: Monitor, Evaluate, and Revise (385K PDF) Week Eight: Lessons Learned (48K PDF) To view this information, you need an Adobe Acrobat Reader Download one at this link.

Last Updated 7/7/2011

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