Workforce planning is the process of linking workforce strategies to desired business outcomes. While many employers have developed workforce planning models, most include the following steps:   

• Analyzing business environment and strategies
• Setting workforce goals 
• Developing strategies and performance measures
• Monitoring results  

The Washington State Department of Personnel provides a variety of resources to support agency / institution workforce planning efforts.We invite you to review our Workforce Planning Guide or contact one of our staff for further information.  

Guide  
Washington State Workforce Planning Guide 

General Information  
Mark Sullivan, HR Client Services Program Director MarkS@dop.wa.gov
(360) 664-6322    

Consultation  
Consultation Services