Succession planning software

Ensure you’ve always got the talent to achieve your ambitions. People First gives you a clear view of your workforce while helping you prepare rising stars for future responsibilities.

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Build your bench before you need it

Who will lead your organisation into the future? With People First, you’ll always have the answer. 

Making confident succession decisions is difficult when you're relying on scattered information and instinct. Our succession planning software gives you the insights to identify and develop promising employees so your business is ready for whatever comes next.

How People First future proofs your organisation

Stay prepared

Manage the risk of losing key people by keeping the right talent waiting in the wings.

Get the full picture

Have all the data you need for major decisions about succession planning, from employee performance to transferable skills.

Nurture existing talent

Build on the resources you already have so you’re less reliant on recruitment drives.

“The learning platform on People First has been a massive benefit for our L&D team. For the employees themselves, they can access 55+ courses. From there, we can sit down with their managers and work out development plans.”

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“We're using People First LXP to really drive a learning culture at Karndean.”

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“I would wholeheartedly recommend People First. It's such a brilliant system that covers so much from an HR point of view. You've got everything from the recruitment side to learning and development, to communities.”

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Everything you need in one place

Match and gap

Find ideal successors by seeing how employees’ abilities measure up to the requirements of any role. Course recommendations for every skills gap support internal mobility and help you retain your best players.

Comparison view

People First combines all the information you need for effective succession planning. See which roles are most critical to your organisation, then compare contenders using metrics like performance, potential, and absence.

Goal tracking

Our career development software keeps employees’ goals aligned with long-term business priorities. With the right objectives, successors can gain the skills and experience to step into key roles confidently when the time comes.

Learning pathways

Build learning pathways around career goals to help employees reach their potential faster. AI-powered recommendations surface even more relevant content so your people can spend less time searching and more time learning.

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Part of the People First platform

People First brings HR, payroll, talent, learning and workforce management together under one roof. That means you can make smarter succession decisions using data from across your organisation, including salaries, absences, performance, and engagement. 

You can also connect future roles directly to learning opportunities to help employees gain vital skills.

Why choose People First?

Stay compliant

Built-in legislative compliance and regular software updates keep you in line with the law, taking another worry off your plate.

Automate the boring bits

AI powers key features across People First, letting you analyse data, get answers, and tick off tasks without hours of manual effort.

Get started quickly

People First is ready to go with minimal setup. From there, it’s very easy to manage, and employees can access it anywhere.

See why 1,400+ organisations trust our global platform

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