Workforce planning describes the planning process undertaken to ensure an organisation or an industry sector has the right people, with the right skills, at the right time. It is about trying to predict the future demand for different types of skills and seeking to match this with supply. Workforce planning helps an organisation or an industry sector forecast future conditions and environments. This enables change to be anticipated and strategies put in place; ensuring that organisations are better prepared to meet client needs and industry sectors can access the skilled workers they need.