Mid-year check-in with our Workforce Planning Toolkit

As we head into the second half of the year, now’s a great time for small business owners to review their workforce and plan ahead.

Our Workforce Planning and Development Toolkit breaks down workforce planning into four key phases to help you build and support your team:

1. Get the right people involved

Good planning starts by involving people who understand your business. That might be just you and a trusted colleague, or a few staff from across your team. It also helps to make sure your workforce plan aligns with your broader business goals, so consider reviewing or updating your business plan.

2. Understand your current and future needs

Look at where your business is now and where it’s going. Identify the roles and skills you have, the gaps you need to fill, and any changes in your industry that could affect your staffing.

3. Build your team’s capability

Find ways to grow your team’s skills through training, mentoring or changes in how work is structured. Investing in development helps improve performance and retain great staff.

4. Keep your workforce plan up to date

As you embark on your workforce planning journey, remember to revisit the initial plan and the milestones you’ve set. Check in regularly to see what’s working, what’s changed and where you may need to adjust.