Workforce Planning Explained | CIPM ADHRM Chapter 6

How do organisations ensure they have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time? In this CIPM ADHRM Chapter 6 lesson, we explore Workforce Planning—from auditing the current workforce to identifying future staffing needs and closing skills gaps. Join Modupeola Tunde-Fabiyi of MTDL Academy for clear explanations and relatable workplace examples to support your CIPM Professional Examination I revision. In this lesson, we cover: ✅ The meaning and purpose of workforce planning. ✅ Workforce audits: scope, evidence collection, benchmarking, reporting and corrective action. ✅ Workforce supply, demand, gap and solution analysis. ✅ Manning requirements, de-manning and workforce redesign. ✅ The responsibilities of line managers, HR professionals and executives. ✅ Employee redeployment, workforce profiles and qualifications records. ✅ Aligning workforce planning with business strategy. ✅ Features of an effective workforce plan. As you revise, practise explaining each concept, applying it to a workplace situation and organising your points clearly when answering examination questions. 💬 PRACTICE QUESTION: A company plans to open three new branches but discovers that its existing employees lack some essential skills. What should HR assess before recommending recruitment? Share your answer in the comments: consider workforce supply, future demand, skills gaps, training and redeployment. 📌 Save this lesson for revision, share it with your study group and subscribe to MTDL Academy for more CIPM lessons and practical HR explanations. Study alongside your CIPM study pack and pause regularly to test your understanding. Tutorial by MTDL Academy Modupeola Tunde-Fabiyi Independent educational content supporting CIPM examination preparation. Not an official CIPM publication. #CIPM #WorkforcePlanning #ADHRM