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An intelligent approach to strategic workforce planning.
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“The headcount automation saves us a tremendous amount of time, allowing us to draw insights for the business and remain lean.”

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VP, Strategic Finance, Figma

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workforce planning in Pigment

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Effortlessly explore what-if scenarios

Run scenarios at the touch of a button to assess different assumptions on use cases like hiring or compensation plans, compare outputs, and make informed decisions based on the insights gained.

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Facilitate conversations, securely

HR, business users, and finance can work together using in-app chat features and end-to-end workflows, utilizing org chart functionality for strategic workforce planning. Budget owners are limited to their department data and employees, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive info.

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Integrated with everything

Get a unified view of your workforce with a single HR management software that integrates directly with your existing systems (HRIS, ATS, ERP) and with the rest of your organization’s plans.

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Headcount Planning

Align your business strategy with your revenue objectives, salesforce capacity, and hiring plans.
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Headcount Reconciliation

Streamline the collection of employee expenses in setting budgets and forecasts, and in analyzing variances.

Position & Headcount Management

Map sales targets, sales capacity, and territory allocation to identify priority hiring areas and/or realign territories to match available capacity.

Recruitment Prioritization

Identify priority hiring areas based on headcount management analysis, and confirm recruiting capacity matches hiring targets.

Workforce Efficiency

Understand the ROI of talent and measure the alignment of skill across teams to build a more performant organization.

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Total Economic Impact™ of Pigment

A commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting found that Pigment drove an average total ROI of 306% over 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is strategic workforce planning?

Strategic workforce planning is the analysis and management of an organization's present and future talent requirements. The goal is to ensure that organizations have the right people with the right skills in the right places at the right time to drive success and support business' objectives.

What features does Pigment offer for workforce planning?

Pigment provides comprehensive features for workforce planning, including org charts, scenario planning, capacity planning, merit & promotion planning, skills-based planning and hiring process workflows. These features help businesses better forecast headcount needs, and align workforce plans with organizational objectives.

What is the role of capacity planning in Pigment's workforce planning?

Capacity planning in Pigment helps organizations determine the optimal number of employees required to meet business demands. By analyzing sales targets and available capacity, Pigment ensures that workforce allocation aligns with strategic goals and operational needs.

How does Pigment help HR collaborate effectively with the rest of the organization?

Pigment helps collaboration among HR, sales, and finance teams by providing a unified planning platform and giving them access to real-time and accurate data. With features like scenario planning, inline commenting, end-to-end workflows, and comprehensive org chart visualization, Pigment enables seamless communication and collaboration. HR teams can align staffing needs with business' targets and budget constraints, while finance teams can manage departmental budgets and forecast financial impacts. This integrated approach ensures that all teams work from a single source of truth, improving decision-making and aligning strategies across the organization.

How does Pigment support data-driven merit and promotion planning?

Pigment’s platform empowers HR professionals with robust analytics and visualization tools that provide a clear overview of employee performance, skills gaps, and potential career paths. This data-driven approach ensures that promotion decisions are based on objective criteria, helping to reduce bias and promote fairness in the workplace. The benefit of an integrated platform like Pigment also means that when a promotion, a pay increase, or a job title change is being made, it will be reflected in your finance team's budgets and forecasts.

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The best way to understand what Pigment could do for you is to see it in motion. Sign up for a personalized demo with our team today.

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