An Example: Part 2

As the generic, focused approach to workforce planning was being rolled out, several senior managers still thought that some form of the process should be implemented for all positions, not just critical staffing issues. These managers felt that this type of process was needed, if only to help managers plan for and justify budgeted staff headcounts. Some approach to doing this had to be developed that would not have a negative impact on the issue-focused approach to workforce planning that had already been developed.

A good compromise approach was created and implemented. A form of workforce planning would be implemented for all positions, but the focus and objectives of that process would differ significantly from those of ...

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