Workforce planning is gaining momentum, with adoption increasing by 5% in just two years, underscoring its critical role across organizations

We’re thrilled to announce that Unit4 has retained the #1 joint position in Dresner’s 2025 Workforce Planning and Analysis vendor rankings, outpacing 12 other software providers. This recognition highlights the importance of a fully integrated workforce planning solution that connects finance, HR, and projects within your ERP ecosystem.

The capabilities that are most highly regarded include workforce planning on an individual employee basis and the planning of workforce compensation alongside scenario simulations, both of which rated of significance at 3.8 out of 4. Organizations are prioritizing public Cloud and multitenant SaaS, scoring 3.5 and 3.4, respectively, as top deployment preferences.

"As organizations navigate external challenges, they will need to take a more comprehensive approach to performance management to enhance their agility, decision-making, and strategic execution." Howard Dresner, Chief Research Officer, Dresner Advisory Services.

Download the full report to explore:

• Why 83% of organizations are either using or planning to adopt workforce planning tools within two years.
• Why adoption is surging and where the trends are headed.
• Why seamless integration with financial planning applications and easy data exports (Excel/PDF) remain top priorities.
• The capabilities that matter most in workforce planning today.
• How Unit4’s solution aligns with evolving industry needs.