Based on the positive reception of my keynote on “HR and Finance in WFP: You Complete Me” at the London 2024 SWP Conference, I have been invited to speak on the topic at the Chicago conference this year. Many thanks to Nick Kennedy and the Workforce Planning Institute for the invitation.

Session Description

In many organisations, finance and HR operate in silos, hindering strategic alignment and business performance. This session, led by Amit Mohindra, explores the importance of integrating financial data with HR strategies to drive effective workforce planning. By fostering collaboration between these critical functions, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of resource allocation, optimise financial outcomes, and ensure that workforce strategies effectively support business objectives. Attendees will learn practical approaches to breaking down these silos and creatingan integrated framework for more robust planning and forecasting.​

Key Learnings

• Integrating Financial and HR Data: Understand the benefits of combining financial and HR data to enhance decision-making and strategic alignment. ​

• Collaborative Planning Frameworks: Learn methods to foster collaboration between finance and HR departments, ensuring unified goals and strategies. ​

• Aligning Strategies with Business Goals: Develop strategies to ensure that workforce planning aligns with financial objectives and overall business goals.​

• Data-Driven Resource Allocation: Gain insights into utilizing data for informed decision-making in resource allocation, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.​

• Enhancing Cross-Functional Collaboration: Discover approaches to improve collaboration between finance and HR, leading to better planning and forecasting accuracy. ​

  By attending this session, participants will gain actionable insights to bridge the gap between finance and HR, resulting in more strategic and effective workforce planning.