If you are like the majority of business leaders, workforce planning is on your mind. Whether you lead a business or are an HR executive this book is for you. We have researched and benchmarked global organizations to understand what they are doing in their workforce planning programs. We have captured what companies are doing, what is effective and what needs improving. Have you experienced the dynamics of change in the workforce? Now you can counteract these affects by bringing a formal workforce planning program to your company. We share our findings so you can leverage these insights to save time and resources in implementing your program. In the Handbook you get: Complete step-by-step guidance on designing, implementing and sustaining a workforce planning program. Benchmarked research on best practices. Key techniques used by companies to implement a program. Challenges companies faced when implementing a program and how they overcame them. Changes companies made in their current programs after implementing workforce planning. Workforce planning fundamentals you can implement in a modular format. Techniques to overcome objections and gain buy-in. Create Your Road Map to the Future Implementation Secrets Packed with Forms and Techniques 17 in-depth Customizable Tools Manager's Reference Handbook