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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Help - Suggestions for Cash Flow Forecast of Payroll Expenses
Hi Community, Hoping to get some ideation from headcount / workforce planning pros out there. Assuming you already have a typical P&L (accrual) forecast for all major Payroll costs: Gross Payroll, Taxes, Benefits, Commissions, Bonus, etc. that you trust to be accurate - does anyone have an opinion on some typical ways to…
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New Global Program Manager for User Groups
Hello dear Members ! I hope you are all good, My name is Sylvain Armand, and I am the new Global Program Manager for the User Groups Program. I am part of the Anaplan journey for the last 3,5 years as a Customer Success Business Partner, working closely with customers every days. As my name can suggest, I am based in EMEA.…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Anaplan Live! returns November 9 & 10 to help you and your business go further
On November 9, hear from Anaplan leaders and featured customer speakers from ServiceNow, Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, and more, along with on-demand sessions tailored for your industry. On November 10, take a deep dive into the aspects of model building that pertain most to you, with experiences specifically for Aspiring…
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Planning with People in Mind
Planning with People in Mind - a timeless article from Harvard Business Review on workforce planning : https://hbr.org/1985/07/planning-with-people-in-mind Pulling out a couple of nuggets that are important for driving successful workforce planning efforts: "the most critical element is management’s appreciation for the…
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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…
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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…
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Sandbox for restructuring planning
Hi there! I would like to present a case and pick your brains for a bit of brainstorming. Within the context of a Workforce planning process, how would you provide a sandbox to the leadership team, so they can plan for scenarios such as restructuring, merger & acquisition, etc... that have a heavy impact on the company's…
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Article: The Mysterious Case of the Missing Workers
Why so many job vacancies? Aren’t people coming back to work? ... If you do not have a workforce strategy in place, you will need to establish one swiftly. An insightful post from Anita Lettink: https://hrtechradar.com/future-of-work/the-mysterious-case-of-the-missing-workers/
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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…
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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/
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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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Blog: Systems Thinking in People Analytics
When it comes to workforce planning, applying systems thinking is critical. It's all about breaking silos and maintaining balance as you plan and move forward. This is a good read on systems thinking in people analytics and workforce…
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Blog repost: Higher Ed: Planning for the Future in a Time of Constant Change
There "is a way that colleges and universities can transform to become more agile, learn how to better manage the ups and downs, and prepare for what the future may hold." Read post from @RKnight1 on how in the Higher Ed, universities and colleges can plan for the future in a time of constant…
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Blog: Complexity in workforce planning is inevitable; perplexity is preventable
If an organization is earnestly and diligently trying to get the right people with the right skills in the right places at the right times, for the clear purpose of executing strategic initiatives and operational mandates deliberately, workforce planning can become very complex. Workforce planning problems can seem…
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Blog: Increase the speed and agility of answering “what-if” questions in HR and workforce planning
“What-if” scenario planning isn’t an empty thought exercise. It’s a powerful way for HR to become a more effective, trusted partner to senior leaders. Check out our recent blog on how to increase the speed and agility of answering “what-if” questions in HR and workforce…
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Survey: Invitation to participate in the 24th Annual HR Systems Survey by Sapient Insights Group
We invite you to participate in the 24th Annual HR Systems Survey conducted by Sapient Insights Group through July 15, 2021. Your voice can help transform the future of HR Technology. Take the survey! This survey is recommended for everyone familiar with their organization’s HR practices and supporting systems (including…
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Blog: HR’s traditional approach to workforce planning is no longer current
As businesses prepare and orient themselves to thrive, they cannot afford HR to be reactive and disconnected in how they plan the workforces they’ll need: https://www.anaplan.com/blog/hr-traditional-approach-to-workforce-planning-no-longer-current/
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Blog: Why agile workforce planning is challenging
Complexity, disruption, uncertainty ... learn about the value of and challenges in agile workforce planning from workforce planning experts across a broad range of industries: https://www.anaplan.com/blog/why-agile-workforce-planning-is-challenging/
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Anaplan leans into agile workforce management with a deep focus on strategic HR planning
The Anaplan team is delighted to share with you a new Market Insight Report by Conner Forrest from 451 Research, “Anaplan leans into agile workforce management with a deep focus on strategic HR planning.” You can find it on our resource page here: [link] Catalyzed in part by hiring freezes and worker furloughs during the…
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Article on How to Build a Workforce Planning Strategy that Delivers Business Value
"#WorkforcePlanning is a business activity. It is not an #HR activity. ... Done well it will accelerate your business strategy by providing recommendations based on fact, insight and deep knowledge of the workforce across the markets in which you operate." Read myHRFuture post…