Business Challenges

The following key questions will assist you in appraising your current workforce business intelligence; and importantly, all are directly supported by using ESR:

1. Do you fully understand your workforce demographics and does your workforce reflect the population that you serve?

2. Have you got a good understanding of the external environment, both at a local level and national level, for example around the labour market and educational outputs?

3. Where do you recruit from, and where do your employees go when they leave?

4. Do you know the precise number of current vacancies, turnover etc.?

5. How good is the quality of your data?

6. How do you monitor your current and future requirements for competencies and skills for your staff?

7. How does your Workforce Validation Engine (WoVen) compare with other organisations?

8. How are you reporting on compliance to the Board?

9. What tools are you using for effective workforce planning?

10. How do you ensure your recruitment strategy meets the workforce and service demand of the future?

11. Are you able to effectively future proof your education offering to meet the skills required of your future workforce?