Strategic Workforce Planning in the Federal Government: A Work in Progress

Marta Brito Perez

STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING LINKS TO STRATEGIC PLANNING

AFTER YEARS OF WORKING with organizations in all sectors—public, private, and not-for-profits—and considering why workforce planning was not a more integral part of the business planning cycle, I have come to appreciate the key role business leaders play in determining the value of looking ahead for workforce needs. Without their understanding and commitment, workforce planning is merely a wishful exercise for human resources professionals.

A well-developed strategic plan with a clearly articulated mission and key priorities is the first step in the workforce planning process. Workforce planning ...

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