Workforce Strategy That Delivers Value
When you partner with Mapien, you’re working with experts who know how to balance cost efficiency with employee value. Our team works closely with you to ensure your workforce planning and feasibility studies are managed by professionals who truly understand your business needs.
We work with organisations across various industries – from large-scale government projects to SMEs, and everything in between – providing workforce strategies that drive sustainable growth.
For businesses looking to optimise labour costs, structure their workforce for maximum impact, or assess the feasibility of a project, we offer bespoke, data-driven strategies that use market insights and predictive analytics to optimise your workforce with precision.
Our strategic advisory services ensure you have the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles — exactly when you need them.
Project Feasibility Studies & Labour Planning
Accurate assessment of labour requirements, costings, utilisation rosters and availability are all essential items that help with a successful FID.
Mapien have been involved in a number of project feasibility studies, including
- labour cost evaluation
- workforce planning, and
- partnering with clients on more specialist projects.
With our extensive experience, Mapien Workplace Strategists are well placed to advise and assist with your needs.
To determine if your project is viable, we assess labour requirements, costs, and resource availability. A well-executed feasibility study can be the deciding factor at the Final Investment Decision (FID) stage. Mapien provides a thorough approach to feasibility studies, giving your organisation the insights to make confident, informed decisions.
- Labour cost evaluation — We assess the full labour cost, including wages, benefits, and overheads, to determine your project’s financial feasibility.
- Workforce utilisation & rosters — We analyse workforce usage across shifts and roles to optimise efficiency and productivity.
- Labour market analysis — We evaluate the availability of skilled workers in your industry and location to identify potential resourcing challenges.
- Project costings and budget forecasts — We deliver accurate projections for workforce costs, ensuring your project stays financially viable.
- Workforce compliance and risk management — We ensure your labour planning meets legal requirements and mitigates risks related to workforce deployment.
Providing you with clear, actionable insights to solve complex labour planning challenges and position your business for long-term success.
Strategic Workforce Planning & Advisory
Our consultants specialise in strategic HR planning and project risk management to help you stay ahead in a competitive market. Placing the right people with the right expertise in the right roles to create the biggest impact within your organisation. From expansion and new market entry to managing large-scale projects, we align your workforce strategy with your business goals, setting you up for success.
An effective resourcing strategy answers key questions: Who should you employ? How do you engage, motivate, and reward them within your structure? Addressing these issues creates a win-win scenario for the employer and employee.
Our Workplace Strategists guide and help you to develop and implement strategies that minimise employee costs while maximising value — ensuring you attract talent that aligns with your organisation’s culture and values.
- Who should you hire?
- How should you engage, motivate, and retain employees?
- How can you structure your workforce to maximise both efficiency and employee satisfaction?
Our strategic workforce planning services include:
- Workforce demand forecasting. We analyse and predict your staffing needs to stay ahead of business growth and avoid costly shortages or overstaffing.
- Talent acquisition strategy. We work with you to develop targeted recruitment strategies that attract candidates whose skills and values fit your organisation.
- Employee engagement and retention. We assist with creating strategies to foster employee motivation and loyalty — reducing turnover and increasing productivity.
- Cost optimisation and workforce restructuring. We help you find the right balance between labour costs and productivity while maintaining compliance with employment regulations.
- Workforce diversity & inclusion. Ensuring your workforce strategy supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a positive and dynamic workplace culture.
Our goal is to provide you with a resourcing strategy that enables your business to grow sustainably, and create an environment where your employees feel valued, engaged, and empowered to contribute their best work.
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What is strategic workforce planning, and how is it different from traditional HR planning?
Strategic workforce planning is a forward-looking approach that aligns workforce needs with long-term business goals. Unlike traditional HR planning, which often focuses on filling current vacancies, strategic workforce planning is focused on anticipating future changes in the business environment (such as technological advancements or market shifts) to prepare the workforce to meet those future demands. It integrates recruitment, talent development, and workforce optimisation to help businesses remain agile and competitive.
What are the risks of not conducting a feasibility study for a project?
Without a feasibility study, a project might encounter unforeseen challenges that can cause delays or financial losses. Risks include underestimating labour costs, overestimating workforce availability, not identifying necessary skills gaps, or failing to recognise regulatory compliance issues. A feasibility study can help mitigate these risks by providing a comprehensive analysis of the project’s viability.
How can labour cost evaluations improve project feasibility?
Labour cost evaluations help businesses accurately predict the financial impact of hiring, training, and maintaining a workforce for a particular project. These evaluations take into account wages, benefits, overtime, and other related expenses. Understanding these costs upfront helps in creating a more accurate project budget, and determining if the labour aspect of the project is financially viable and sustainable.