Digital HR Leaders with David Green How to Turn Strategic Workforce Planning into Impactful Action (an Interview with David Wilkins)
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Jan 28, 2025 David Wilkins, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at TalentNeuron, shares his expertise on transforming strategic workforce planning. He discusses the importance of data integration for effective decision-making and the need to move beyond basic tools like Excel. David highlights the critical question of ownership in workforce strategies and how aligning internal and external data can drive impactful actions. He emphasizes the role of continuous planning and analytics in navigating workforce challenges in today’s agile business environment.
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SWP's Rising Importance
- Strategic workforce planning (SWP) is becoming a top priority due to increased disruptions and the need for agility.
- The pace of change and long-term trends like skills gaps and an aging workforce make SWP crucial.
SWP Priorities and Gaps
- Companies prioritize understanding talent landscapes, demand planning, and skills analysis in SWP.
- However, they often lack the maturity and proper tools, primarily relying on spreadsheets, to effectively address these areas.
Shifting the SWP Mindset
- Stop viewing SWP as an annual, financially driven exercise and start seeing it as a continuous process.
- Embrace agility, foster a cultural norm around SWP, and break down silos between HR functions.