OrgChart, a leading provider of organizational chart software, has introduced advanced Workforce Planning features powered by Position Management technology. Announced on August 5, 2025, these tools aim to simplify complex HR processes, offering HR leaders deeper insights and the ability to model future organizational scenarios effectively.
OrgChart launches Workforce Planning features with Position Management.
Enables HR to create org chart visualizations for future scenarios.
Supports drag-and-drop functionality to align with strategic goals.
Automates planning, reducing reliance on outdated spreadsheets.
Facilitates real-time collaboration and easy export to PowerPoint/PDF.
Addresses high reorg failure rates with data-driven insights.
The new features allow HR leaders to design organizational structures by separating positions from employees, enabling precise planning. Users can set strategic goals, such as increasing headcount by 10% or adhering to a $5 million salary budget, and use drag-and-drop tools to test scenarios. These capabilities provide clear visualizations of employee performance, salary, and location metrics, fostering sustainable organizational growth.
With over 70% of reorganizations failing and 60% of executives noting insufficient time spent assessing organizational states, the need for robust tools is evident. OrgChart’s solution addresses these challenges by automating workforce planning, replacing manual spreadsheet-based processes. A study by OrgChart revealed that 97% of HR leaders rely on spreadsheets, with 83% planning to invest in advanced tools, underscoring the demand for solutions like these.
The platform supports real-time collaboration, allowing teams to work together seamlessly on workforce plans. Updates are automatically tracked, and plans can be exported to PowerPoint, PDF, or shared via web links. As Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart, stated, “We’re excited to put our new position-based Workforce Planning features into the hands of HR leaders. For too long, they’ve been stuck manually managing critical org data in outdated spreadsheets – especially during high-stakes reorganizations.”
OrgChart’s Workforce Planning features empower HR professionals to act as strategic partners by providing actionable insights. The platform’s integration with over 50 HR systems ensures seamless data aggregation, enabling data-driven decisions that align with organizational goals. This automation saves time and enhances visibility, addressing the 47% of HR leaders who lack insight into their organizational structure, as found in a recent OrgChart survey.
By delivering a user-friendly, data-driven solution, OrgChart’s new features transform workforce planning, helping organizations navigate complex HR challenges and build resilient, future-ready structures. Available immediately, these tools are poised to redefine strategic HR planning.
OrgChart is a leading organizational chart automation and workforce planning solution, built for HR professionals and the people leaders they support. OrgChart simplifies the complexity of HR work, providing unparalleled visibility into an organization’s personnel, and surfacing valuable insights for strategic decisions about future organizational structures. As a best-in-class SaaS solution, OrgChart easily integrates with other applications, including over 50 HR platforms, allowing customers to get the most out of their people data.
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