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Mastering Workforce Planning: Key Focus Areas and Top KPIs

Roger Knocker • Feb 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.



Download the list of KPI's for Workforce Planning

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

Download the list of KPI's for Workforce Planning
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