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Workforce Simulator

Run workforce scenarios with guardrails.

How it works
01

Provide your core inputs for this workflow.

02

Run the analysis to generate structured recommendations.

03

Review outputs and apply decisions to your operating plan.

Typical outputs

  • Decision-ready recommendation summary
  • Scenario comparison with clear trade-offs
  • Exportable actions to support execution

The difference

Without GuardenLabs
  • ✕3–6 week analysis cycle
  • ✕Manual spreadsheet models
  • ✕Gut-feel decisions
  • ✕Scattered data sources
  • ✕No scenario comparison
With Workforce Simulator
  • ✓Workforce Simulator turns raw workforce files into decision-ready…
  • ✓It reduces rework by keeping assumptions and outputs…
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decisions powered this month
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faster than spreadsheet analysis
$0M
avg. cost variance identified

What this replaces

✕Manual spreadsheet models
✓AI-structured scenario analysis
✕3-week analysis cycles
✓Decision output in hours
✕Siloed data sources
✓Single unified input format
✕Gut-feel decisions
✓Governance-backed recommendations

Step-by-step workflow

How the analysis runs

01
Open Workforce Simulator from your dashboard.
02
Go to Upload Workforce Data.
03
Drag files in or select files manually.
04
Confirm the uploaded file list is correct.
05
Continue to the simulator workspace.
06
Set strategy choices and lever values.
07
Review live impact signals as values change.
08
Compare scenarios for your selected horizon.
09
Open the results page and export the scenario report.

What you walk away with

Your deliverables

Output 01

Typical outputs include scenario comparison across time horizons

Export-ready
Output 02

a live impact window

Export-ready
Output 03

a headcount and cost impact view

Export-ready

Preparation

What to bring

Supported file types:

Accepted formats

CSVCSV
XLSXXLSX
XLSXLS
TXTTXT
MDMD
PDFPDF
DOCDOC
DOCXDOCX
PPTPPT
PPTXPPTX
IMGPNG
IMGJPG
IMGJPEG
IMGWEBP

Practical guide

  • →Annual planning cycle with budget pressure
  • →Mid-year hiring reset after market shift
  • →Post-merger workforce harmonization
  • →Business unit resizing with governance checkpoints