Human Resources Planning (HRP)

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In today’s fast-changing business landscape, managing human resources and related costs is one of the most complex challenges organisations face – and a critical area to plan effectively.

How can you anticipate future talent needs?
How can you align your organisational structure with your strategy?
How can you make decisions based on data, not intuition?

The answer lies in the SDG Human Resources Planning Framework, a proprietary accelerator, powered by Board, that combines proven methodologies, HR analytics, and advanced platform capabilities to drive strategic workforce readiness.

It’s time to move from spreadsheets to smart decisions. It’s a necessity for organisations to anticipate change, respond to disruption, and build a resilient, future-ready workforce.

Why SDG for Human Resources Planning?

Integrated, agile, and future-proof, the SDG HR Framework is designed to help clients forecast talent needs, manage workforce costs, and align HR strategy with business goals.

In times marked by talent scarcity, demographic shifts, hybrid work models, and continuous disruption, strategic HR Planning is a business imperative. Without robust HR Planning, companies face:

High Turnover and Talent Drain
Recurring Organizational Restructurings
Workforce Imbalances
Operational Inefficiencies
Decentralized and Misaligned Information

Deploying the SDG Human Resources Planning Framework means transforming your workforce into a source of competitive advantage.

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Benefits

Workforce Resilience and Agility

Anticipate talent needs and proactively address gaps.
Respond swiftly to change through scenario planning and risk mitigation.
Build internal capabilities aligned with strategic priorities.

Operational and Financial Efficiency

Reduce cost overruns from overstaffing or inefficient recruitment.
Improve productivity through better role allocation and development plans.
Align workforce plans with financial constraints and business goals.

Strategic Visibility and Governance

Enable leadership with a comprehensive view of workforce risks and opportunities.
Strengthen compliance, transparency, and accountability across HR processes.
Support strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, globalization, and sustainability.

EU-compliant ESG Metrics

Automatically calculate key indicators to measure your social impact.
Easily generate CSRD-compliant reports aligned with European regulations.
Define and monitor targets to improve company reputation and attract new talent.

Features

Integrated Workforce Forecasting

Analyse historical workforce trends and align future talent needs with business objectives.
Simulate hiring, attrition, retirement, and internal mobility to forecast capacity gaps.
Enable strategic headcount planning by role, region, and function.

Cost Forecasting & Financial Impact

Labor Cost Calculation & Simulation: Calculate and simulate the impact of salaries, bonuses, overtime, and benefits (insurance, pensions, etc.).
Agile Forecasting & Alignment: Project future labor costs and link directly to accounting terms for budget planning.
Dynamic Scenario Modeling: Model scenarios (inflation, salary increases, restructuring) to prepare for different financial outcomes.

Scenario Planning and Risk Mitigation

Model workforce scenarios (M&A, downsizing, market expansion).
Quantify risks such as knowledge loss, retention issues, and compliance exposure.
Support agile decisions based on economic, technological, or regulatory change.

Industry-Specific Adaptability

Manufacturing: Plan labor capacity, seasonal demand, and multi-shift optimisation.
Financial Services: Align workforce with digital transformation and compliance.
Healthcare: Balance staffing needs with efficiency and patient care quality.
Retail: Model workforce demand by store, region, and channel.
Technology: Plan talent pipelines for innovation and fast product cycles.

Intelligent Talent Analytics

AI/ML Predictions: Forecast attrition, mobility, and high-potential employees.
Workforce Segmentation: Cluster employees by value contribution and role importance.
Diversity & Inclusion Tracking: Monitor equitable growth and ESG compliance.

Strategic Alignment & System Integration

S&OP/IBP Integration: Connect workforce plans with operational and financial planning.
ERP/HRIS Integration: Seamless data sync with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM.
Budget Synchronization: Link workforce plans with financial models for cost control.

Platform Enablement

The Board Enterprise Planning Platform ensures end-to-end integration, scalability, and user adoption. Through the power of in-memory analytics, role-based workflows, and real-time simulations, the platform delivers:

Collaborative Planning: Involve HR, Finance, and Operations in unified planning cycles.
Dynamic Dashboards: Real-time insights on workforce KPIs—headcount, attrition, engagement, and cost-per-hire.
Advanced Analytics Integration: Use Python, R, or integrated ML engines for sophisticated talent forecasting and optimization.
Data Consistency: Maintain a single source of truth across HR, finance, and operations.