After focusing on HR insights in our first post, we're now shifting our lens to the Finance perspective. Naomi plays an integral role in marrying HR and Finance in the pivotal task of headcount planning.

⚡Main Learning:

Naomi emphasizes that effective headcount planning & reporting needs to be dynamic and agile in order to respond quickly to business needs. This means budgeting and anticipating hiring needs, as well as setting up a process that enables cross-functional collaboration. A streamlined data flow is essential for maintaining accurate reporting and making effective hiring decisions.

🔑 Top Advice from Naomi:

1️⃣ Map out the Process: Map out your process from the need to hire, through the request, to reporting. This not only spotlights areas for improvement but ensures all stakeholders are aligned.

2️⃣ Leverage Data and Analytics: Invest early in scalable, data-driven tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of your hiring process. The key is to start small but plan for future growth. This way, you prepare your processes and information for scaling.

👀 Stay tuned for Cartha's next episode, which will bring in the perspective of budget owners.