This two-day workshop is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective workforce planning and staffing. Participants will learn how to forecast workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and develop strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. Through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the tools needed to align workforce planning with organizational goals and ensure a robust talent pipeline.

Objectives:

This workshop aims to provide participants with practical skills and knowledge to enhance their workforce planning and staffing processes, ensuring their organizations have the right talent to achieve strategic objectives. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles and importance of strategic workforce planning.
2. Analyze current workforce composition and predict future needs.
3. Identify and address skill gaps within the organization.
4. Develop effective staffing strategies to attract and retain talent.
5. Implement best practices in recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.

Outline:

Day 1: Strategic Workforce Planning

1. Understanding Workforce Planning

• Definition and key components of workforce planning
• Importance of workforce planning in achieving organizational goals
• Current trends and challenges in workforce planning

2. Analyzing Workforce Composition

• Conducting workforce analysis: tools and techniques
• Understanding demographics, skills, and capabilities
• Identifying critical roles and competencies

3. Forecasting Workforce Needs

• Methods for forecasting workforce demand
• Scenario planning and modeling
• Aligning workforce needs with strategic objectives

4. Identifying Skill Gaps

• Techniques for assessing current skills and competencies
• Identifying future skill requirements
• Developing strategies to address skill gaps

5. Developing Workforce Plans

• Creating actionable workforce plans
• Prioritizing workforce initiatives
• Communicating plans to stakeholders

6. Hands-On Exercise: Workforce Analysis and Planning

• Group activity to conduct a workforce analysis
• Developing a workforce plan based on analysis
• Presentations and group discussions

Day 2: Effective Staffing Strategies

1. Understanding Staffing Strategies

• Definition and importance of staffing
• Aligning staffing strategies with workforce planning
• Key components of effective staffing

2. Attracting Top Talent

• Employer branding and value proposition
• Sourcing strategies for different talent pools
• Utilizing social media and digital platforms for recruitment

3. Recruitment and Selection Best Practices

• Designing effective job descriptions and postings
• Structured interviews and selection techniques
• Legal and ethical considerations in recruitment

4. Effective Onboarding Programs

• Importance of onboarding for employee retention
• Key elements of a successful onboarding program
• Measuring onboarding effectiveness

5. Retaining Talent

• Strategies for employee engagement and retention
• Career development and succession planning
• Creating a positive work environment and culture

6. Hands-On Exercise: Staffing Strategy Development

• Group activity to develop a staffing strategy
• Creating recruitment and onboarding plans
• Presentations and group discussions

Facilitator:

Program Disclaimer:

– We will send a confirmation email with the details and instructions to the participant one (1) business day for online training and (3) business days for face-to-face training before the scheduled date of the program if it will push through or not. All training programs are subject to change depending on the number of confirmed participants. This will not be a liability from our end.
– For participants requiring booking flights and accommodation, please kindly wait for our confirmation if the training will push through. Again, this will not be a liability from our end.
– For cancellation three working days before the scheduled training you need to pay 50% of the total investment fee.