​The Department of Business and Employment hosted a workforce planning information session on 10 August 2011. Territory business owners and executives attended and received information on what they could do to prepare their business for the major projects that are coming to the Northern Territory, as well as how the National workforce would be affected by the major projects that are developing across Australia, and it's relevance to the Northern Territory.

What was covered

• What is workforce planning and development?
• Why is it important for my business?
• How will it help me with attraction and retention strategies?
• Case study: Three Territory businesses revealed their experiences with workforce planning - the lessons learnt, how it has helped and what has changed as a result.
• What Government assistance is available through the workforce planning program.

Online resources

• View the video clips from the briefing

For further information contact Industry Development and Investment