Created by Skills for Justice’s workforce development and planning experts, the periodic table maps the most commonly used concepts, activities and disciplines involved in workforce planning into a single, accessible framework. It is designed to support individuals, teams and organisations to better understand how different elements relate to one another – from purpose and strategy through to delivery, evaluation and outcomes.

The resource recognises that workforce planning and workforce development can mean different things to different people. By presenting key areas as “elements” within a periodic table, it enables users to visualise the full system, explore connections, and see how activities can blend and inform programmes, projects and improvement work.

The workforce planning periodic table can be used in a range of practical ways, including identifying gaps in knowledge or expertise, pinpointing priority areas and challenges that may be blocking progress, and mapping a clear line of sight from organisational purpose to measurable outcomes. It supports both individual reflection and group activity, making it useful for strategic discussions, planning sessions and capacity‑building initiatives.

Accompanied by guidance and an explainer video from Skills for Justice, this resource provides a clear, structured way to take a more strategic, integrated approach to workforce planning. It is particularly valuable for leaders, HR and workforce professionals, planners and transformation teams seeking to strengthen capability and align workforce activity with organisational goals.

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