OrgChart just gave HR leaders a major upgrade in how they plan and shape the workforce. The organizational chart software company has launched new Workforce Planning features powered by Position Management technology, turning what was once a spreadsheet nightmare into a dynamic, collaborative, goal-driven experience.
This update isn’t just a feature add—it’s a direct hit on one of HR’s most frustrating pain points: manual workforce planning in Excel. And given that 97% of HR leaders still rely on spreadsheets, according to OrgChart’s own research, it’s a timely strike.
A Smarter Way to Restructure and Scale
The new Workforce Planning suite enables HR leaders to:
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Separate positions from employees to plan structurally rather than just reactively
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Set strategic goals (e.g., increase headcount by 10%, stay under a salary cap)
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Drag and drop positions or staff to model different scenarios
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Instantly measure impact against budget, headcount, or other performance indicators
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Collaborate in real-time with tracked changes and seamless version control
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Export plans to PowerPoint, PDF, or share via a web link
In other words, it’s the difference between hoping a reorg works and knowing it will.
Why It Matters Now
With workforce planning growing more complex—and more than 70% of corporate reorganizations failing, according to market research—tools that help visualize and validate org structures before execution are no longer optional.
McKinsey reports that 60% of executives don’t assess their organization thoroughly before redesigning it, leading to poor outcomes and wasted effort. OrgChart’s new features fill that gap, offering HR teams a preemptive, data-informed way to plan smarter.
From Tactical to Strategic HR
OrgChart’s Position Management engine allows HR to focus on roles and structure first, before assigning people. This makes it easier to:
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Plan for growth, cost-cutting, or restructuring
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See how vacant roles affect team performance
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Understand location and salary distributions
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Make decisions based on people and positions, not just titles and names
It transforms org planning from a reactive, tactical process into a forward-looking, strategic capability.
Bottom Line
OrgChart’s Workforce Planning update reflects a broader trend in HR tech: empowering people teams to operate at the same strategic level as finance or operations. By replacing clunky spreadsheets with real-time visualization, analytics, and scenario modeling, OrgChart is turning a must-do task into a competitive advantage.
The platform is already a go-to for org charts—but now, it’s becoming a core tool for building the workforce of the future.
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