In this article, we will dive into what workforce planning is, the process, give a number of examples, and end with a toolkit on how to get started when you want to start planning your workforce. An Example of Workforce Planning. An Example of Workforce Planning. Let’s take an example of a company with three product lines. An example of such an indicator is new product leads. A good example of this is the 9-box grid framework. MORE

We catch up with Wayne to get his views on the impact of workplace diversity across this high profile and dynamic region. Wayne, when we last talked back in 2010 you were looking at ways of making the balance of gender diversity in GE Capital, Global Banking more equitable. You’re now working in a very different sort of environment with a whole new set of diversity-related challenges. Qatar is taking a lead in the Gulf region by seeking to reinvent its economy by 2030. MORE

Many companies are focusing on minority groups as a part of their diversity initiatives. What is an underrepresented group ? An underrepresented group is a subset of a population with a smaller percentage than the general population—for example, people of color (POC) or indigenous people. MORE

For example, men were viewed as assertive–a good trait. Perhaps this is due to broader talent pools, improved quality of decision-making, and innovation due to diversity of thought as suggested by a McKinsey Report. I certainly saw this first-hand with my own experience in building a diverse team. After five years of hard work, I’m proud to say that my business line was made up of 40% diverse individuals when I left–and we did not sacrifice quality one iota! MORE

Maryann talked about the reasons behind founding Paradigm for Parity, and why CEOs need to lead by example. One key point: companies need to not just coach and mentor women, but also sponsor them. She explained: A coach speaks to you, a mentor speaks with you, and a sponsor speaks for you. Kathy started her talk sharing Ingersoll Rand’s focus on sustainability — of their people, their business, and the world — and how Diversity and Inclusion drives all three. MORE

We’ll discuss why HR trends like improved diversity and inclusion practices, flexibility and remote work, and AI in the workplace are taking hold in organizations across the globe. Diversity and inclusion takes center stage. MORE

When it comes to gender equality in the C-suite, the gap between vision and action is wide. In an October 2015 study sponsored by Weber Shandwick and KRC Research and conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, 73 percent of global senior executives surveyed believe that women will occupy an equal share of C-level jobs in multinational firms by 2030. Demographics will also play an indirect role in making gender equality in the C-suite a reality. MORE