Strategic Workforce Planning Developing Optimized Talent Strategies for Future Growth

“Strategic Workforce Planning: Developing Optimized Talent Strategies for Future Growth” by Ross Sparkman is published by Kogan Page Limited in 2018 and spans 268 pages. This book provides a comprehensive examination of skills-based strategic workforce planning, focusing on assessing skills supply and demand, developing internal skills inventories, and evaluating future skills requirements. It aims to equip readers with the necessary tools to align workforce planning with organizational growth strategies.

Readers will find detailed discussions on various aspects of strategic workforce planning, including location strategies for attracting and retaining talent and the development of selection criteria for new locations. The book also addresses the analysis of current versus future location and site requirements, along with space planning considerations. With its focus on human resources and personnel management, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their understanding of workforce optimization in a business context.