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Succession planning should be applied to all employees—not just top executives

HR Brew

But imagine if they had to do the same for the entire organization… Well, if you ask Colin Klein, managing director and co-founder of learning and development platform Skills Copilot for Microsoft 365, HR leaders should have succession plans for every role. To that end, he suggested a skills-based approach to succession planning.

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HR Software and the Future of Workforce Forecasting

EmployeeConnect

Workforce forecasting, once a reactive exercise based largely on historical data and guesswork, has become a strategic necessity for future-focused companies. Today, they serve as powerful data enginestracking everything from employee turnover and hiring trends to productivity, engagement, and skills development.

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HR Tech Awards 2025 Winners Announced

Lighthouse

According to nearly 10 years of gathering data in the market, we estimate that 5,000+ technology providers exist across the entire landscape of HR, talent, learning, and related categories. This year, we are recognizing approximately 1-2% of those firms for their focus on creating solutions that solve problems their customers care about.

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What is Headcount Reporting? A Complete Guide for Employers

HR Lineup

This data enables employers to make strategic decisions around hiring, budgeting, and workforce planning. It involves collecting and categorizing data related to employee demographics, such as full-time or part-time status, contractor roles, and temporary workers.

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How to Avoid Talent Gaps with Data-Driven Succession Planning

Visier

According to the Association for Talent Development , only 35% of organizations have a formalized succession planning process. As with most things, the best way to manage these risks is to be prepared and to have a plan. Succession planning with data. Fictional data used. Fictional data used.

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Workforce Forecasting: Your 5-Step Guide To Predict Staffing Needs

AIHR

Forecasting involves looking at historical data and identifies trends over time, allowing you to see where and when your team needs help. Workforce planning uses input from workforce forecasting and other quantitative data and analyses, as well as strategy input, employee feedback, and stakeholder input.

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10 Best Headcount Management Software 2025

HR Lineup

In 2025, organizations are increasingly adopting headcount management software to streamline employee data management, optimize workforce planning, and forecast future needs. Succession planning : Identifies skill gaps and recommends talent from the existing workforce.