Strategic Talent Management and Workforce Planning

Course Description

"Strategic Talent Management and Workforce Planning" is an intermediate-level, five-week course designed for HR professionals who want to master the art of building and maintaining a future-proof workforce. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, simply attracting talented employees is not enough; retaining and nurturing top performers is crucial for long-term organizational success. This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and skills to create a workplace environment where employees not only want to stay but also thrive, contribute, and grow.

What Students Will Learn

  • Skills forecasting: Learn to identify current and future skills gaps to ensure your organization has the right talent in the right place at the right time.
  • Talent pipeline development: Master strategies to attract, engage, and retain top performers.
  • Employee growth investment: Discover how to empower your workforce through effective training and development programs.
  • Succession planning: Ensure smooth leadership transitions through strategic succession planning.
  • Labor market trend analysis: Understand key trends and their impact on workforce planning decisions.
  • Onboarding optimization: Create seamless onboarding experiences that foster engagement and boost retention.

Pre-requisites

This course is designed for intermediate-level HR professionals. While there are no specific prerequisites listed, a basic understanding of HR concepts and practices would be beneficial.

Course Outline

  • Week 1: Gaining a competitive advantage
  • Week 2: Planning for effective workforces
  • Week 3: Losing the best? Build the rest
  • Week 4: The diverse workforce
  • Week 5: An effective welcome

Who This Course Is For

  • HR professionals looking to enhance their strategic talent management skills
  • Managers and leaders responsible for workforce planning and development
  • Business owners seeking to improve employee retention and engagement
  • Anyone interested in creating a more productive and future-proof workforce

Real-World Applications

The skills acquired in this course have immediate real-world applications:

  • Implement effective workforce planning strategies to ensure your organization has the right talent for current and future needs.
  • Develop targeted recruitment and retention programs to attract and keep top performers.
  • Create engaging onboarding experiences that set new hires up for success and improve retention rates.
  • Design and implement succession plans to ensure smooth leadership transitions and business continuity.
  • Analyze labor market trends to make informed decisions about workforce planning and talent acquisition.
  • Develop diverse and inclusive workforces that drive innovation and organizational success.
  • Implement training and development programs that keep your workforce skilled and engaged in a rapidly changing business environment.

By mastering these skills, learners will be well-equipped to drive organizational success through strategic talent management and workforce planning, giving their companies a competitive edge in today's dynamic business landscape.