How to Democratise Strategic Workforce Planning (an Interview with Alicia Roach & Chris Hare)
Oct 31, 2023
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Join David Green in a conversation with strategic workforce planning experts Alicia Roach & Chris Hare as they discuss the latest HR tech developments, the importance of democratising strategic workforce planning insights, and strategies for staying ahead in this evolving field.
Democratizing strategic workforce planning empowers business leaders to make informed decisions about their workforce, avoiding potential pitfalls.
HR needs to shift its focus from reactive to proactive, encouraging leaders to think ahead and consider the long-term impacts of their decisions.
Deep dives
The importance of democratizing strategic workforce planning
Democratizing strategic workforce planning is a critical topic in HR. It involves empowering business leaders with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their workforce. By democratizing workforce data, HR and people analytics leaders can effectively gain C-suite buy-in and avoid potential pitfalls associated with strategic workforce planning. The goal is to create a clear and coherent set of actions that align with the organization's strategy and enable them to achieve their goals.
The role of HR in strategic workforce planning
HR plays a crucial role in sponsoring the conversation around strategic workforce planning. Rather than providing all the answers, HR needs to facilitate the conversation among leaders. By doing so, HR can help the organization effectively plan for the future of work and align its workforce with its purpose. HR needs to shift its focus from reactive to proactive, encouraging leaders to think ahead and consider the long-term impacts of their decisions.
The future of strategic workforce planning
Moving forward, strategic workforce planning and skills-based planning should focus on creating a coherent set of actions that align with business goals. The emphasis should be on addressing the underlying business problems and avoiding the tendency to tinker with surface-level solutions. Organizations must prioritize their workforce's technical and digital capabilities and understand the workforce implications of digital transformations and other initiatives. It is crucial to start the conversation around strategic workforce planning and stay ahead by continually revisiting and adapting the workforce strategy.
Navigating HR technology trends
To stay on top of HR technology trends without getting overwhelmed, HR professionals should prioritize the sequencing of initiatives. They should first understand the business problems they are trying to solve and then evaluate the technology solutions that align with those objectives. It's essential to avoid getting caught up in the latest trends and instead focus on the specific needs of the organization. HR leaders should also seek to engage in conversations with leaders across the organization to better understand its future direction and align workforce planning efforts accordingly.
In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, David Green is joined by the sponsors on this series to discuss the importance of democratising strategic workforce planning (SWP) insights.
Joining him are strategic workforce planning experts, and Co-Founders of the revolutionary SWP AI platform, eQ8, Alicia Roach and Chris Hare. They have been at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence in SWP, making them the perfect guides to navigate the complex terrain of strategic workforce planning and the strategies needed to democratise it.
In this episode, you can expect learn more about:
The latest developments in the dynamic HR tech landscape and their implications for SWP
eQ8's innovative new product designed to democratise SWP insights and the motivations behind its creation
The concept of "upstream thinking" and its crucial role in SWP
The potential pitfalls organisations face when they don't embrace democratisation
The holistic approach HR and people analytics leaders should adopt to effectively democratise SWP
Strategies for communicating the urgency and benefits of SWP to leadership teams
The future of democratised SWP and skills-based planning, along with advice for staying ahead in this evolving field
Tips for staying adaptable and responsive to emerging HR tech trends without becoming overwhelmed
Don't miss this opportunity to gain exclusive insights that will propel your employee experience to new heights. This episode was brought to you in partnership with eQ8, a strategic workforce management tool. Explore eQ8's cutting-edge solutions at eQ8.ai/Insight222.