Workforce Development Planning

Your workforce is your greatest asset. At Public Health Dynamics, we help public health agencies and organizations develop Workforce Development Plans that build the capacity, resilience, and leadership needed to meet today’s public health challenges—and tomorrow’s.
Our collaborative planning process focuses on recruitment, retention, training, and leadership development to ensure your team is skilled, supported, and aligned with your mission.

How We Support Workforce Development

We guide your team through the essential components of a comprehensive and actionable workforce development strategy:

Workforce Assessment

Analyze your current workforce, identify skills and capacity gaps, and forecast future needs based on strategic goals and public health priorities.

Goals & Objectives

Define clear, measurable goals—such as increasing workforce diversity, reducing turnover, or enhancing cross-functional collaboration—that align with your department’s broader mission.

Training & Professional Development

Identify and recommend targeted training opportunities in areas like epidemiology, health equity, communication, cultural competency, and leadership to ensure continuous skill-building.

Recruitment & Retention Strategies

Develop practical strategies to attract top talent and retain skilled professionals—emphasizing job satisfaction, career growth, and a positive organizational culture.

Succession Planning

Identify and prepare future leaders through mentoring, training, and leadership pathways to ensure continuity in key roles and institutional knowledge.

Strategic Partnerships

Leverage collaborations with academic institutions, workforce development boards, and community partners to enhance training access and pipeline development.

Workforce-Supportive Policies

Design and refine policies that promote equity, professional growth, flexible work environments, and work-life balance.

Performance Monitoring & Evaluation

Establish metrics and feedback systems to assess progress and ensure your workforce development goals are being met—while remaining adaptable to changing needs.

Why It Matters

A strong Workforce Development Plan helps your organization:

  • Build a competent, future-ready workforce
  • Improve staff engagement, satisfaction, and retention
  • Strengthen leadership and succession planning
  • Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Enhance your ability to meet evolving public health demands

Invest in the People Who Power Public Health

Public Health Dynamics is here to help you develop a workforce that reflects your values, meets your mission, and drives meaningful impact. Let’s build a resilient and skilled team—together.

Learn more about how Public Health Dynamics can support your organization by exploring our full range of Public Health Services.