The 2026 Workforce Trends Series · Issue 02 · July 2026

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Workforce Planning as a Strategic Imperative

From annual exercise to real-time capability.

Annual headcount planning is breaking under volatility. The CHROs gaining ground are running rolling, scenario-based plans tied to financial signals — not spreadsheets refreshed once a year.

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Holly Stang-Williams

Holly Stang-Williams

Vice President, National Solutions at Pioneer Management Consulting