Intermediate

Headcount planning model: hires, attrition, and cost impact

Builds a headcount planning model including start dates, attrition, and fully loaded cost impacts. Useful for annual planning and reforecasting.

Build a headcount plan for {company_name} for {planning_horizon}.

Inputs:
- Current roster: {current_roster}
- Planned hires (role, dept, start date): {planned_hires}
- Attrition assumptions: {attrition_assumptions}
- Compensation and benefits assumptions: {comp_benefits_assumptions}
- Hiring constraints and priorities: {constraints_priorities}

Output:
1) Headcount by month and department (opening + hires - attrition).
2) Fully loaded cost impact by month (salary, bonus, payroll tax, benefits).
3) Variance vs approved plan (if provided).
4) Notes: risks (hiring delays) and levers (timing shifts).

Provide as tables and clear formulas.

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Scenario planning: base/upside/downside with triggers

Builds a scenario framework with quantified assumptions, trigger points, and recommended actions. Useful for uncertain environments and board discussions.

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