Workforce Management

Build a workforce aligned to strategy and performance

Advisory support to optimise talent, improve engagement, and strengthen organisational capability.

Effective workforce management is critical to organisational performance, resilience, and long-term success. Aligning talent with business needs requires more than headcount planning - it demands structured insight into capability, performance, and engagement.

CATO supports organisations to strengthen workforce management by connecting them with experienced advisers who help optimise workforce structures, develop talent, and embed data-driven approaches that support strategic objectives.

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Who It’s For

This service is designed for organisations seeking stronger workforce alignment and capability.
  • Organisations managing workforce complexity or growth
  • Leadership teams seeking improved productivity and engagement
  • Businesses facing talent retention or capability challenges
  • Public-sector, healthcare, and service-driven organisations
  • Employers seeking data-driven workforce decision-making

What We Help With

CATO provides practical advisory support across the full workforce lifecycle.
  • Workforce planning and optimisation
  • Talent management and development
  • Performance management and appraisal frameworks
  • Employee engagement and retention strategies
  • Workforce analytics and data-driven decision-making

How CATO Delivers

Our approach is structured, evidence-based, and aligned to organisational strategy.
  • Assess workforce structure, capability, and performance
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and talent risks
  • Match organisations with advisers experienced in workforce leadership
  • Design tailored workforce and performance frameworks
  • Support implementation, measurement, and continuous improvement

Outcomes / Value

Organisations engage CATO to strengthen workforce performance and sustainability.
  • Improved workforce efficiency and productivity
  • Stronger alignment between talent and strategic objectives
  • Enhanced employee engagement and retention
  • Clearer performance expectations and accountability
  • More informed, data-driven workforce decisions

Example Engagement

Client Type:
Regional healthcare provider
Objective:
Optimise workforce management and align talent with organisational goals

A regional healthcare provider experiencing workforce management and engagement challenges engaged CATO to optimise its human resources practices. The organisation faced difficulties aligning workforce capability with service demand and maintaining consistent performance standards.

CATO supported the engagement through a detailed assessment of workforce planning, talent development, and performance management processes. A comprehensive workforce management strategy was developed, including improved performance appraisal systems, targeted talent development initiatives, and the introduction of data-driven workforce planning tools.

The implementation resulted in improved operational efficiency, better alignment of talent with organisational needs, and higher levels of employee engagement, positioning the organisation as a leading employer within the region.

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