How will organizations develop and retain employees with the critical skills needed for future success? This strategic challenge lies at the very heart of workforce planning, and this HR role has never been more complicated. Even a cursory search for "best practices" can lead you to such a wide array of methods, tips, suggestions and thought leadership that the whole challenge feels overwhelming for many organizations and professionals. In partnership with ClearCompany, HR.com conducted a survey to nearly 350 HR Professionals during the fall of 2016 to gather information about the current state of workforce planning. [...]