While many businesses wait until January to review staffing needs, October is actually the smartest time to start planning. By being proactive now, you can identify upcoming gaps, secure top talent before the competition, and set your business up for a strong start to 2026.
Future-proof your workforce and prepare for the year ahead:
Look back at the year and evaluate how your team performed. Did certain projects stretch resources? Are there skills missing that slowed progress? Identifying both strengths and gaps now will help you plan training, development, or recruitment before these issues become roadblocks.
Much like candidates updating CVs, employers should review job descriptions to ensure they reflect current responsibilities and business needs. This makes it easier to move quickly when hiring, while also helping existing staff understand expectations clearly.
Consider where your business needs to be this time next year. Do you want to expand into new markets, strengthen leadership capability, or streamline operations? Aligning workforce planning with business goals ensures you’ll have the right people in the right roles when it matters most.
Talk to us, we have a clear view of the local talent market and know who’s looking before roles are even advertised. Partnering with a trusted recruiter in October means you’ll have a head start on securing the talent you need, and avoid the rush in January when competition for candidates is at its peak.
By reviewing your workforce needs now, refreshing job descriptions, and engaging with us early, you’ll set your business up for success in 2026, and give yourself access to top talent before other employers are even in the game.