Stay ahead of hiring needs with data-driven insights and talent strategies that deliver.
At Ingenious People, we understand that building high-performing teams isn’t just about hiring — it’s about planning. Our Workforce Planning & Market Mapping service gives you the insights and structure to grow your workforce strategically, confidently, and competitively.
Whether you’re scaling a startup, restructuring a division, or tackling a growth surge, we provide the intelligence you need to attract and retain top talent — before your competitors do.
Workforce planning is the process of analysing your current workforce, forecasting future needs, and aligning talent with business goals.
Market mapping goes a step further — giving you real-time visibility into competitor structures, available talent pools, salary benchmarks, and skill gaps in the market.
Together, these services form a powerful strategic advantage.
In today’s market, the war for talent is real. Businesses can no longer afford to be reactive when it comes to hiring. Delayed headcount decisions, misaligned workforce structures, and uninformed salary offers can cost you your best candidates — and your bottom line.
That’s where we come in.
At Ingenious People, we arm you with tailored workforce insights that give you clarity, confidence, and control over how your teams evolve — now and into the future.
We identify:
Who your competitors are hiring — and how they structure their teams
Where top talent is located (by geography, industry, and channel)
What salary and benefits are attracting candidates today
Emerging skills and in-demand capabilities shaping your sector
We give you a real-world view of the talent landscape so you can plan with precision.
We help you:
Align your headcount with growth goals
Identify future skills your business will need (before you need them)
Evaluate gaps in your existing teams
Forecast and mitigate hiring risks (e.g. turnover, succession, shortages)
We’ll work closely with your HR, finance, and leadership teams to build a workforce roadmap tailored to your business strategy.
As your business changes, your structure should too. We guide:
Restructures, team redesigns and realignment
Job role design and classification
Span of control analysis and workforce layering
Capability framework design
Whether you’re optimising a lean team or scaling operations, we’ll help you build a structure that performs.
Sometimes, the best candidates aren’t actively looking — but that doesn’t mean they’re not available. Through passive mapping, we:
Identify high-calibre talent not currently on the market
Create strategic talent pools for future hiring
Help you build proactive relationships before the hiring need arises
This is future-proofing, done right.
Our Workforce Planning & Market Mapping service is designed for:
SMEs and growing companies planning to scale sustainably
HR and Talent Leaders seeking better headcount visibility
Executives and founders wanting to avoid reactive or rushed hiring
Organisations undergoing change — restructures, mergers, or new markets
Businesses in competitive sectors where the best talent is in high demand
If hiring is critical to your business goals, this service is critical to your success.
✅ Data-backed strategy, not guesswork
We combine market research, talent analytics, and lived recruitment experience to give you a complete picture — not just assumptions.
✅ Local insight, national reach
We understand the Australian workforce — from metro centres to regional talent markets.
✅ Custom solutions, not cookie-cutter reports
Your business is unique. So are our insights. Every plan and map we deliver is tailored to your needs.
✅ Actionable outcomes, not just slides
Our deliverables include hiring plans, role insights, market heatmaps, salary benchmarks, and competitor breakdowns — all built for execution.
💼 Case Study: Scaling a National Sales Team
A retail tech client needed to double its salesforce across Australia in six months. We delivered:
Market maps of top-performing reps by region
Role structure redesign to reduce overlap
Competitor salary and commission benchmarking
A hiring roadmap with predicted attrition rates
Outcome: The business hired ahead of target with a 90% retention rate at 12 months.
Whether you’re hiring for tomorrow or five years from now, now is the time to plan.
At Ingenious People, we don’t just place candidates — we give you the foresight to grow confidently, outpace your competitors, and hire smarter.
Let’s future-proof your workforce, together.
Let us help you see the whole playing field — not just the next move.
📞 Call us on (02) 7813 2081
🔗 Contact Us for a free consultation
What’s the difference between market mapping and recruitment?
Market mapping provides intelligence about where talent is and what it’s doing — without necessarily engaging those candidates yet. It supports strategic recruitment but isn’t about filling roles immediately.
How long does the process take?
Typically 2–4 weeks, depending on complexity and number of roles/functions being mapped.
Can you include internal workforce audits?
Yes, we can assess your current team structure, headcount, and role design as part of our workforce planning deliverables.
Do you offer this service Australia-wide?
Absolutely — including regional locations and market insights tailored to industry sectors.
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