How to Avoid the 12 Deadly Traps of Workforce Strategic Planning

In this white paper, the business case is argued as to why organisations should develop a workforce strategy, including the adverse consequences in failing to do so.

Workforce strategic planning is a ‘hot’ issue for many organisations as they seek to better manage their most vital intangible asset – their people.

The 12 deadly traps of workforce strategic planning are identified to assist both ‘young and experienced players’ in developing a workforce strategy. The paper also includes an explanation of the reasoning behind why these traps have been identified and recommends techniques to avoid them. A number of case studies are included as evidence in support of the advocated techniques to avoid the 12 deadly traps of workforce strategic planning.