HR Strategy & Planning

Anticipate, secure and align your human capital with your business strategy

A proactive HR strategy to support organisational performance

In an economic and human environment that is constantly evolving, HR strategy can no longer be purely reactive. At Morgan Philips Talent Consulting, we support organisations across Canada with strategic human resources planning, helping them anticipate talent needs, secure critical roles and sustainably support performance.

Our approach is designed to align human capital challenges with business vision, corporate strategy and operational imperatives. Through rigorous analysis and structured recommendations, we help executives and leadership teams make informed decisions related to talent, continuity and HR performance management.

CRHA-certified consultants
Recognised expertise in HR strategy in Canada
A structured approach focused on strategy, governance and performance
Hands-on experience supporting executive teams and leadership committees.

Strategic Workforce Planning

Anticipating talent needs to support business growth

Strategic workforce planning enables organisations to build an HR strategy aligned with business vision and operational priorities. We support organisations in analysing their current workforce and projecting future needs to ensure the availability of critical skills required for performance.

Our approach focuses on analysing workforce structure, anticipating changes related to growth, transformation or labour market constraints, and identifying critical and emerging competencies.

Based on this analysis, we define a clear and coherent HR strategy with well-prioritised actions, supported by structured deliverables that facilitate decision-making for executives and leadership teams.

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Critical Role Mapping & HR Risk Management

Certain roles play a decisive part in organisational strategy, continuity and performance. Their departure or unavailability can represent a major risk. We support organisations in HR risk management by identifying, analysing and prioritising critical roles.

Our intervention enables organisations to:

Identify strategic and sensitive positions at the core of business operations
Assess risks related to skills scarcity, turnover or dependency on key individuals
Measure potential impacts on operations and performance
Formulate recommendations to reduce risk and strengthen organisational resilience

This role mapping provides a clear view of human capital priorities to be integrated into your overall HR strategy.

HR Contingency Planning & Organisational Continuity

Securing your organisation against uncertainty

An HR contingency plan ensures organisational stability in the face of unforeseen human capital challenges, such as critical departures, prolonged absences, restructurings or sudden business changes.

We work with you to design practical and actionable contingency plans aligned with your business strategy, enabling you to:

Anticipate different workforce disruption scenarios
Identify succession or internal redeployment solutions aligned with strategic priorities

Define continuity mechanisms for key functions
Protect performance and operational capacity

This approach strengthens organisational resilience and enables leaders to act quickly, supported by clear and structured options.

By defining succession, redeployment or temporary reinforcement mechanisms in advance, organisations gain agility, decision-making security and long-term performance protection.

Why choose us

Our Methodological Approach

1. Analysis & Understanding

2. Diagnosis & Modelling

3. Strategic Recommendations

4. Implementation Support & Sustainability

Immersion with HR teams, managers and executives to understand organisational realities and business challenges.

Why work with our HR Strategy experts?

Recognised expertise in strategic workforce planning
A structured, results-driven and decision-support approach
Experienced consultants specialised in the Canadian market

Clear, executive-ready deliverables
A holistic vision integrating HR risk management and performance

A dedicated consultant will be assigned to your project, ensuring consistent follow-up from initial analysis through to the delivery of strategic outputs.

Need to structure your HR strategy?

Would you like to anticipate talent needs, secure critical roles and strengthen organisational performance?

Our HR strategy experts support you with a rigorous, pragmatic and decision-oriented approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an HR strategy and why is it essential for a company? ?

An HR strategy refers to the set of directions and actions designed to align human resources with the company’s business objectives. It helps anticipate workforce needs, optimize skills management, and sustainably support employee growth and retention.

When should a company develop a strategic HR planning plan?

A company should develop a strategic HR planning plan during periods of growth, transformation, or reorganization, or when facing recruitment, retention, or workload challenges. This approach helps anticipate future human resources needs and secure key positions.

What challenges can strategic HR planning help address?

Strategic HR planning helps optimize workforce management, recruitment, skills development, talent retention, and business continuity. It also supports organizations in structuring HR processes and reducing risks related to turnover, skills shortages, or dependency on critical roles.

How does an HR strategy support business growth and performance?

A well-defined HR strategy supports business growth by ensuring the availability of the right talent at the right time. It aligns employee efforts with business priorities, enhances engagement, and strengthens overall performance through tailored development and retention strategies.

What services are included in HR planning and strategy support?

HR planning and strategy support typically includes workforce needs analysis, critical role mapping, skills assessment, workforce forecasting, HR risk management, and the definition of strategies and processes to optimize long-term workforce management.

How does strategic HR planning contribute to employee retention in Canada?

By structuring skills development, clarifying roles, and securing career paths, strategic HR planning improves the overall employee experience. It enables organizations to implement consistent retention strategies aligned with employee expectations and organizational objectives.

Our Talent Management Services

We support organisations at every stage of the HR lifecycle, from strategic structuring to human-centred support, by delivering solutions adapted to their maturity, culture and business priorities

HR
Consulting

We support organisations in structuring, optimising and professionalising their HR function. Our interventions aim to strengthen consistency of practices, role clarity and process efficiency, while supporting growth, transformation and compliance objectives.

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Psychometrics & Skills Assessment

Using scientifically validated psychometric tools, we assess skills, behaviours, potential and professional styles of candidates and employees.

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Coaching & Managerial Support

We support managers and leaders in developing their managerial, relational and decision-making capabilities. Our coaching approach strengthens managerial maturity, leadership quality and the ability to mobilise teams.

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Workshops, Training & Conferences

We design and facilitate professional, interactive and practice-oriented workshops and training sessions to support individual and collective performance. All content is tailored to organisational realities and current human challenges.

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Transition

We provide personalised support to individuals navigating professional transitions, whether related to career reorientation, advancement or strategic repositioning.

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