Workforce Development Kit - Community Services & Health Industry ...

Workforce planning checklist1. Purpose and scope of workforce planningWhy have you decided to develop a workforce plan and what is it intended to achieve? Have you considered:☐ Business goals and direction• Do you have a clear statement of your goals? E.g. business plan, strategic plan, operational plans?☐ Leadership and management• Do you have systems in place to support this plan? E.g. management, HR, communications, changemanagement?☐ Core capabilities and culture• What are capabilities required to deliver on this plan?• What values drive your organisation?• What culture do you need for success?• Does your workforce have the communication skills required to work effectively?☐ Critical job roles and workforce characteristics• What are the key workforce characteristics and critical job roles within your organisation, and what do yourequire to achieve workforce goals?☐ Professional and technical skills required• What skills are required to achieve your workforce goals?• What activities will you require to build and sustain these skills within the organisation?• Do these skills already exist in the organisation?CS&HISC Workforce Development Kit 5