Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Working

Bench strength

Also called: succession depth

ELI5

The depth of ready or developing successors for important roles.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for bench strength.”

Pitch context

You will see “Bench strength” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

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