As the pace of business change intensifies, effective strategic workforce planning can be the

difference between business success and business failure. Ross Sparkman is one of the leading authorities in the world on strategic workforce planning and this book is full of practical and stimulating advice."

David Green, Global People Analytics Leader, IBM

"Ross Sparkman has distilled the complex field of strategic workforce planning into its essential steps, using practical frameworks and exercises that accelerate the reader's understanding. This is a must-read for both new and experienced strategic workforce planning practitioners."

Peter Louch, CEO, Vemo

"This book is the definitive guide to strategic workforce planning. Brilliantly written by one of the most prominent global thought leaders in workforce planning, this is a must-read for both HR and business professionals, as well as anyone interested in finding out more about the

practical application and science behind workforce planning and analytics." Stavros Demetriou, Director, People Analytics, major global consulting firm

Strategic Workforce Planning is a practical guide to effectively assessing, managing and preparing for current and future workforce requirements. It demystifies this often complex and seemingly technical subject to explain what it is, why it's necessary and, most importantly, how to do it.

Packed full of advice and real-world examples, Strategic Workforce Planning will enable HR professionals to answer core business questions such as:

How do I analyse future hiring demand?

How can I assess what skills will be required in the future?

How should I prioritize investments like training and development?

How do I assess the supply of talent around the world?

How can I identify the business drivers that influence workforce demand?

It also covers the impact of artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning on the global workforce and how to deal with the implications. Whether you're a start-up, a small business or a large corporate, this book will show you how to align people strategy with company strategy to ensure your organization maintains its competitive advantage.

Ross Sparkman is the Head of Strategic Workforce Planning for a major technology firm, where his key mandate is to create workforce forecasts and to develop optimized talent strategies for future growth. Previously, he was the Head of Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics at GE Aviation, the Strategic Workforce Planning Leader at Devon Energy and a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting, where he specialized in Human Capital Strategy and Workforce Planning and Analytics.