Workplace Planning Process

Gap Analysis Overview is the surplus and/or deficits identified when comparing the future state with the current state, pinpointing the workforce gap. This process is called Defining the Gap.

This gap is the basis for developing workforce strategies. The information determined from the gap analysis is used to identify specific strategies and actionable objectives for the workforce plan.

Gap closing strategies should align the gap closing solutions to the agency’s strategic initiatives. Strategies typically concentrate on the critical factors that are supported by pivotal and core roles within the agency.

• Changes to the recruitment process.
• Training and professional development.
• Redeployment of the organizational structure.
• Strategic Performance Management.
• Knowledge continuity.
  
• Compensation and reclassification adjustments.
• Changes to the agency’s cultural well-being.

Implement a workforce plan by defining the action plan elements: actionable objectives, outcomes, supporting steps, lead measures, accountabilities, timelines and overall measures for success. These action plan elements come together to create S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, actionable, relevant and timely) workforce goals.