Abstract
Workforce planning has become a topic of heightened interest as the baby boomer generation edges towards retirement, making workforce and replacement strategies necessary. This manuscript defines workforce planning and indicates reasons for its importance. It also outlines the environment and challenges the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania faces, as it Implements various workforce planning initiatives. The framework and methodology used in Pennsylvania are outlined, as well as significant milestones achieved and lessons learned throughout the process. Pennsylvania has formulated a number of short- and long-term strategies, and this manuscript provides information on each of them. Pennsylvania's approach is designed to maintain a workforce capable of meeting the evolving operational and staffing needs of the Commonwealth. The approach recognizes and requires focused resources for critical areas, top-level endorsement and collaborative efforts among stakeholders for effective decision-making, broad application and technological utilization for the implementation of reliable workforce plans.
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