HR & People Cluster: simulate FTE planning, hiring and skill gaps

Introduction: the right team size at the right time

As an HR or People lead, you know how crucial workforce planning is for growth and stability.

• How many FTEs will you need over the next 6–12 months?

• Which skill gaps threaten your strategy?

• How does attrition affect your hiring needs?

Classic HR tools often look backwards. The cNode HR & People Cluster lets you simulate future scenarios — for hiring, FTE planning and skill gaps.

What is the HR & People Cluster?

Your simulation layer for workforce planning. It connects HRIS, payroll and skills mapping with scenarios for attrition, growth and hiring.

Core capabilities

• FTE planning: forecasts for headcount by function

• Hiring scenarios: simulate demand and timing for new roles

• Skill-gap analysis: surface missing competencies early

• Attrition forecast: predict churn and flight-risk

Typical goal models in the HR & People Cluster

• Headcount forecast — FTE trajectory over time

• Attrition forecast — probabilities of departure

• Skill Gap Index — competence gap analysis

• Hiring plan — plan roles and budgets

Your benefits

• Planning certainty: see how headcount and hiring demand evolve

• Proactive action: detect skill gaps before they become critical

• Cost control: simulate people costs alongside OPEX and runway

• Transparency: understand which factors truly drive attrition and demand

👉 Example: “What if 10% of developers leave in Q2?” — the HR & People Cluster immediately shows the gaps and incremental hiring required.

Real-world use cases

1. Scale-ups: workforce planning for rapid growth

2. Enterprises: simulate retirements or departmental restructuring

3. HR teams: identify skill gaps during transformations

Conclusion: workforce planning with clarity

With the HR & People Cluster, you don’t just plan roles — you future-proof your team. Ensure the right skills are in place at the right time — and that hiring budgets are used where they matter most.

👉 Want to see how your teams will evolve? Start an HR & People pilot now.