Introduction
If you have questions about the workforce planning process or would like some support including learning and useful data and plans that can help, the information below should be useful for you.
Learning courses
Discover what learning opportunities are available to help you with workforce planning.
Workforce planning
If you are new to workforce planning or haven’t done it for some time and would like a refresher, we have an eLearning course to help you. Our eLearning course covers:
- an introduction to workforce planning
- why it matters
- how to plan over a 3 to 5 year period.
If you would like to complete the workforce planning eLearning course, you’ll need to request for this to be added to your eLearn dashboard. To make a request:
iTrent training
Our iTrent eLearning course can support you with workforce planning by providing real-time data, such as current team structures and employee data. This enables you as a manager, to make informed decisions about current capacity and future workforce needs.
Plans and models
Your workforce plan should not sit in isolation. A number of other higher level plans are being developed that you should familiarise yourself with. These plans are being developed to:
- strengthen alignment with the council’s business plan
- strengthen the ‘golden thread’, showing how the council business plan and other strategic objectives translate into operational delivery
- support the development of a new council performance framework.
Data
It's important to recognise and remember that good workforce planning is built on evidence so make sure you consider the data available to you.
Workforce data
You can find lots of useful data about our council workforce and your team in iTrent. Using this data alongside your own knowledge helps build a more accurate picture of your team's current and future needs.
Recruitment and retention insight
Your HR business partner can advise on labour market trends and recruitment challenges that may affect your workforce plan. Contact your HR business partner to find out more.
Contact your workforce planning coordinator
If you would like some guidance, have any questions or queries you should contact the workforce planning coordinator for your area. These are listed in the document below: