ANALYST REPORT

2025 ISG Buyers Guide™ for Workforce Planning: Market Perspective

Anaplan recognized as exemplary leader in five categories, including both Product and Customer Experience

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Workforce planning is mission-critical — and more complex than ever.  

With headcount representing one of the largest enterprise expenses, workforce planning is more than just numbers — it’s strategic. According to the 2025 ISG Buyers Guide™ for Workforce Planning, successful enterprises are turning to sophisticated planning platforms to move beyond spreadsheets and align talent decisions with business goals.

ISG Research evaluated 13 vendors across key dimensions, including headcount forecasting, talent modeling, and scenario planning.

Anaplan is one of only three vendors named a Leader in both Product and Customer Experience by ISG. Anaplan earned leadership placement in:

  • Product Experience

  • Customer Experience

  • Agility through scenario planning

  • Embedded workforce analytics

  • Support for planning participants, executives, and administrators

The report emphasizes the need for multidimensional, dynamic planning capabilities to model the complexities of today’s workforce — across geographies, roles, currencies, and employment types.

Read the report to see why Anaplan continues to lead in workforce planning innovation.