Workforce Planning and Resource Optimization

People are often a company’s most valuable asset— and in many cases, its largest cost, accounting for up to 70% of total expenses. The ability to accurately plan, forecast and manage the workforce is critical to achieving strategic business objectives. Effecting resource management ensures that the right skills are in place, at the right time and cost, to support the execution of corporate strategy. 

ACG has developed a comprehensive set of models and capabilities to help organizations optimize workforce planning, resource allocation and cost management. Key capabilities include:

Resource Strategy and Capacity Planning

Model available workforce capacity based on key business drivers and assumptions, including cost, skill mix, location, growth targets and other metrics. Develop long-term plans and projections based on user-driven metrics and assumptions.

Resource-Based Revenue Management

Allocate and assign resources across programs and initiatives to meet corporate objectives. Identify potential resourcing gaps, evaluate trade-offs, and run what-if scenarios to optimize resource allocation for maximum delivery benefit.

Workforce Planning

Forecast and manage the total cost of the workforce, including salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, and other employee-related expenses. Account for workforce movements such as hires, departures, promotions, and internal transfers. Integrate with existing HR systems to perform detailed calculations at the individual, departmental, or functional level.

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Reporting and Analytics

Obtain significant insight into the drivers of labor cost, typically the largest expense category within an organization. Analyze cost and headcount by any number of dimensions, and create dashboards and visualizations. Integrate financial and headcount data to manage key drivers and KPIs.