Workforce Plan

Introduction
Purpose of the workforce plan, including rationale for developing the workforce plan.

Objectives
Outline objectives included in the Strategic Plan regarding the workforce, as well as future
workforce needs outlined in the scenario information.

Outline issues identified in the Strategic Plan and resulting objectives for workforce planning.

Environment
External environment

A review of external factors that impact on the company and its workforce, including
government policy, legislation, industry trends, competition for workers, economic conditions,
skills and labour shortages and the unemployment rate.

Explain industrial relations as it relates to the food and beverage/retail industry and to The
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Internal environment
 Analysis of current workforce characteristics and profile, including age, gender, culture and
employment status.
 Analysis of current workforce capabilities
 Analysis of risk areas with current workforce

Future workforce needs

Key workforce segments critical to achieving the organisation’s strategy and mission

Behaviours/skill characteristics required by these workforce segments

Gap analysis

Outline gaps that exist between your current workforce and projected future workforce needs.

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Workforce plan objectives

Document workforce plan objectives, including attracting and retaining skilled staff and workforce diversity and cross-cultural management.

Identified workforce plan actions

Issue/Need Actions Outcomes Resources Timelines

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Communication and consultation strategy for workforce plan
Outline the consultation and communication strategy for the workforce plan using this table.

The strategy should focus on from the outset of development to finalisation of the plan.

Audience Key message Delivery method Date/duration of session Location

(if applicable)

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Contingency plans for workforce planning
Outline contingency plans to deal with unplanned events using the table below.

Outline at least four possible unplanned/extreme events and contingency actions that can be taken

Unplanned or extreme event Contingency Action

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