Workforce Planning

Is it easier to find a job after finishing model builder certificate ?
Hello Everyone I have been searching for a job for quite some time, and I came across anaplan and started learning it. Since I am switching my career from accounting and trying to find a job in operations, project management etc, I feel Anaplan can help in find the job easily with this skill set. I just wanted to ask this…
What is the best way to secure employee salary data to a central admin?
Hello - We are designing our first FP&A model and currently employee data is within that model. We would like only one person in the organization to be able to have access to all company salary data to keep detail by person secure to all other users. The issue we are running into is if you have a model builder role, you…
Survey: Invitation to participate in the 27th Annual Systems Survey by Sapient Insights
In anticipation of the 2024-25 Annual HR Systems Survey (27th edition) conducted by Sapient Insights Group, Anaplan is encouraging customer participation to inform the research. Ideal candidates will be familiar with their organization’s workforce planning and HR practices and supporting systems. The survey is now open for…
February 23rd Model Builder Forum Follow Up
Hi everybody, Following the Model builder forum on Friday February 23rd, I wanted to provide a build along example that is more specific to higher education. I have put together an example of position planning as it relates to budget development and split funded positions and recorded a video walking through it (here is…
Line Item that keeps subtracting based on what's left
Hey, I would love to know if you can help me with this case. I'm trying to subtract the value of one Line Item from another depending on the result of the first one: For example, a projected stock value versus my financial target. It's easy in Excel, but I'm not sure how to perform this operation in Anaplan using a single…
**Survey now closed: Invitation to participate in the 26th Annual HR Systems Survey
In anticipation of the 26th Annual HR Systems Survey conducted by Sapient Insights Group, Anaplan is looking for customer participation to inform the research via online survey. Ideal candidates will be familiar with their organization’s HR and especially workforce planning practices and supporting systems. The survey is…
Avoid drill down to sensitive data
Hi folks, I have a challenge in a Workforce Planning model I am building. I have a organisational hierarchy going från A1→A6, where A6 being individual employees, and A4 being Cost Center. The selective access for the model is on Cost Centers (A4), which then gives access to Teams (A5) within the cost center and all…
Webinar on-demand: Moving toward integrated, continuous workforce planning
Watch this on-demand webinar with guest speaker Betsy Summers, Forrester as she dives into nuances of #WorkforcePlanning, why it matters in thriving times and in tough times, and how you can do better by connecting it with your #planning across #finance, #sales, and #operations. #connectedplanning. In this webinar, you'll…
Asana is looking for a Product Owner Planning Systems
Come work for a great Enterprise Technology team, implement and support FP&A, Workforce and Territory & Quota planning. For more information about the role go to:
xP&A in Action: The Benefits of Integrated Workforce Planning
FP&A professionals often dread the possibility of questions concerning headcount assumptions and costs. In this blog post via FP&A Trends, Ron Monteiro talks about xP&A in action, discussing why FP&A professionals would find the thought of an integrated workforce planning model appealing:
Survey: Invitation to participate in RedThread’s 2023 People Analytics Tech study (submit by Feb 27)
In anticipation of the 2023 RedThread Research People Analytics Tech (PAT) study, Anaplan is again looking for customer participation to inform this research via an online poll. Ideal candidates will be familiar with their organization’s HR and workforce planning practices and supporting systems. This brief survey relates…
Survey (closed): Invitation to participate in the 25th Annual HR Systems Survey by Sapient Insights
In anticipation of the 25th Annual HR Systems Survey conducted by Sapient Insights Group, Anaplan is looking for customer participation to inform the research via an online survey. Ideal candidates will be familiar with their organization’s HR and especially workforce planning practices and supporting systems. The…
Case study in workforce and talent acquisition planning
What do you do when you need a single source of truth for headcount approvals, reports, and pay benchmarking with real-time forecasts? You turn to Anaplan! In this case study, I’ll share how we improved our workforce and talent acquisition planning processes, resulting in significant forecast accuracy advancements, time…
Case study: Lessons on strategic workforce planning from Queensland Rail
Close talent gaps with strategic workforce planning and innovation Organizations that don’t have the right people or enough people in place can’t execute effectively on their strategies. They can struggle with their day-to-day operations. Talent gaps – whether in customer service, engineering and technical positions,…
Blog: The case for integrated workforce planning
We’ve all been in those meetings where a business leader desperately wants to add capacity – 10 more people by the end of the quarter, say – and they haven’t been able to reach that goal. FP&A numbers show that headcount only grew by four. The talent organization counters that they hired nine people in the month.…
Workforce Planning - there is more to it than just an 'HR task'
Workforce Planning is a common use case for Anaplan customers but it is more than just an HR task. Its as much about managing relationships as it is managing processes. In this 5 minute read, learn how HR and Finance can work together to add value to the business and provide accuracy, predictability and visibility.…
Blog: Consider productivity measures in deciding your workplace strategy
Read this blog by @GazW to learn how workforce planning leaders can use productivity data to decide whether in-office, hybrid, or at-home work is best suited for their business?
Blog: Headcount planning and attrition forecasting accuracy, enabled by Anaplan and PlanIQ
How many versions of headcount reports and forecasts do you have around your company? How quickly and accurately can you answer questions about how many people you have today, and how many people you are going to have in 6 months or a year from now? Like many organizations, the Finance and HR teams at Anaplan each had…
Blog: Workforce planning, people analytics, and HR reporting: A powerful partnership
Check out another great post from @RupertB about the three foundational components that are necessary for organizations to drive an effective HR strategy that achieves business goals. Rurpert shares how building a strong partnership among teams that are responsible for 1) accurate data, 2) easy-to-understand analytics, and…
eBook: The partnership between finance and HR to manage the talent imbalance
eBook: The partnership between finance and HR to manage the talent imbalance What if you could improve collaboration between finance and HR to drive better business outcomes? Silos are common setbacks plaguing countless businesses. Imagine the shared insights from bringing these teams together to realize untapped…
Workforce planning — How to use technology to support planning processes
“Workforce planning can mean different things to different people depending on their role in the organization. This can range from tactical workforce scheduling optimization, capacity planning and activity management through to strategic workforce planning. All of these processes aim to support the organization in having…
Survey (Closed): Invitation to put Anaplan on the map in RedThread’s People Analytics Tech study
Hey Folks! In anticipation of this year’s RedThread Research People Analytics Tech (PAT) study, Anaplan is looking for customer participation to inform the research via online poll. Ideal candidates will be familiar with their organization’s HR and workforce planning practices and supporting systems. The 5-6-question…
Forbes: Why Recruitment Resource Planning Is A Critical Business Function
This is a great post from Forbes on importance of translating headcount plans into recruiting resource plans: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/01/19/why-recruitment-resource-planning-is-a-critical-business-function/ It's also a great validation of the need for #ConnectedPlanning...to translate…
2 pager - Workforce Planning!
Really great 2-pager introducing benefits of WFP - get in touch if you would like to discuss further and leverage Anaplan across your HR and S&OP spaces.
Workforce Planning — How to use technology to support planning processes (a Gartner research report)
According to Gartner, "when it comes to the HR view on workforce planning, 77% of HR leaders feel workforce planning is important for their own success, and planning for future talent needs is the primary concern for HR leaders when it comes to the future of work. Yet, only half of HR leaders are very confident in their HR…
Workforce Planning: Seizing the Moment Strategically
"Workforce planning is not just a way to plan and execute better around resourcing needs, but to foster unprecedented levels of cross-functional collaboration." Read blog from Steve Goldberg, VP & Research Director at Ventana Research…
eBook: CHRO strategies: Delivering what the CEO wants
How can HR increase its influence on driving business performance? Looking for a playbook on how you can align your HR and workforce strategies with your CEO goals and business objectives? Elevate HR’s impact on business goals by placing intelligent bets on your workforce and the future of work. Download the eBook for…
Blog: Agile workforce planning is as much about managing relationships as it is managing processes
Every business function depends acutely on its workforce. Workforce planning is no longer regarded as simply “an HR task,” but rather a collaborative effort across the organization, with HR playing a central role. Successfully bringing together numerous stakeholders in workforce planning results from HR conscientiously…
Blog: Increase your visibility to the location options and the composition of future workforces
Check out this blog from @RupertB for some insights into Anaplan HR's approach to implement flexible workforce location strategies: https://www.anaplan.com/blog/what-to-consider-when-implementing-flexbile-work-arrangements/
Blog: Watch Out for 3 Challenges Driving Remote Work Fatigue
According to Gartner, "embracing the new hybrid environment is fast becoming a key business decision for organizations that wish to attract and retain top talent, and early research also suggests that adopting a hybrid workforce model may yield greater returns for innovation, productivity and team collaboration." Good read…

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