Workforce Planning and Resourcing

CONCEPT NOTE

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ON WORKFORCE PLANNING AND RESOURCING

COURSE BACKGROUND

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must navigate complex workforce challenges, including talent shortages, skills gaps, demographic shifts, digital transformation, and economic uncertainties. To remain competitive and sustainable, businesses need a strategic and data-driven approach to workforce planning and resourcing that ensures they have the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles—both now and in the future.

Workforce planning and resourcing is no longer just an HR function; it is a critical business strategy that aligns talent management with organizational objectives. It involves analyzing workforce trends, forecasting future talent needs, identifying skills gaps, and implementing proactive hiring and development strategies. Companies that effectively manage their workforce resources can enhance productivity, reduce turnover, optimize costs, and create a flexible and adaptable workforce capable of responding to change.

This course is designed to equip HR professionals, business leaders, and workforce planners with the necessary tools and strategies to develop robust workforce planning models, implement strategic hiring practices, and build sustainable talent pipelines. It integrates best practices, real-world case studies, and hands-on simulations to help participants apply workforce planning and resourcing techniques in their own organizations.

In addition, the course will address emerging workforce trends, including:

• The shift towards remote and hybrid work models.
• The increasing role of AI and automation in workforce planning.
• The need for diverse, inclusive, and sustainable talent strategies.
• The impact of economic shifts, labor market trends, and globalization on workforce availability.

By the end of the course, participants will be well-equipped to develop and implement workforce strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability in a fast-changing world.

COURSE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand workforce planning frameworks and their role in business success.
2. Conduct workforce demand and supply analysis to identify gaps and surpluses.
3. Develop effective talent acquisition and resourcing strategies that align with business needs.
4. Implement succession planning and leadership pipeline strategies for organizational continuity.
5. Utilize workforce analytics and HR technology to support data-driven decision-making.
6. Align workforce planning with diversity, sustainability, and digital transformation trends.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Participants will explore:

• The fundamentals of workforce planning and forecasting future talent needs.
• Data-driven approaches to workforce demand and supply analysis.
• Best practices for recruitment, hiring, and talent pipeline development.
• Succession planning and leadership development strategies.
• Workforce resourcing strategies for a dynamic and agile workforce.
• Technology and analytics in workforce planning for better decision-making.

DURATION AND PROGRAM

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

This course is ideal for HR professionals, talent acquisition specialists, workforce planners, business leaders, organizational strategists, and policymakers looking to enhance their workforce planning and resourcing capabilities to support business growth and sustainability.

TRAINING STYLE

This course takes an interactive and practical learning approach, combining expert-led discussions, case studies, hands-on exercises, and real-world simulations. Participants will engage in workforce planning simulations, scenario-based problem-solving, and group activities to apply the concepts learned. Data-driven decision-making tools, HR analytics platforms, and workforce management models will be introduced to provide participants with actionable insights they can implement in their organizations.

TRAINING MODULES

No	Module	Details
1.	Introduction to Workforce Planning and Resourcing	Understanding workforce planning as a strategic HR function. The link between workforce planning and business objectives. Key components of effective workforce planning. Case studies of successful workforce planning strategies.
2.	Workforce Demand and Supply Analysis	Techniques for forecasting workforce needs. Analyzing workforce trends, skills gaps, and demographic shifts. Using HR data and workforce analytics to make informed decisions. Identifying critical roles and talent shortages.
3.	Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Strategies	Workforce resourcing models and best practices. Strategic recruitment and selection approaches. Internal vs. external hiring: Making the right choice. Building a talent pipeline and employer branding
4.	Succession Planning and Leadership Development	Identifying high-potential employees for leadership roles. Creating structured succession planning frameworks. Training and upskilling employees for future leadership. Strategies for ensuring business continuity and minimizing talent risks.
5.	Workforce Flexibility and Agile Resourcing	Managing contingent, gig, and remote workforce strategies. Workforce agility and adapting to changing business needs. Balancing workforce costs and productivity. Future trends in workforce resourcing.
6.	Technology and Workforce Analytics	The role of HR technology in workforce planning. AI, automation, and digital tools for workforce optimization. Leveraging workforce analytics for data-driven decision-making. Ethical considerations and data privacy in HR technology

GENERAL NOTES

• Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
• Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: info@ecasiafrica.org.
• Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training and proof of payment sent to: info@ecasiafrica.org.

ABOUT ECAS INSTITUTE

The ECAS Institute designs and delivers independent and targeted training, research, and consulting services. Our work focusses on climate change and resilience building, carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solution, biodiversity conservation, agriculture and food systems, We are located in Nairobi Kenya and work across the African region. We have implemented training and research assignments in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, Malawi, Rwanda, Congo, and South Africa. Globally, we have supported our partners from the UK, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Germany, and USA.