Headcount planning aligns staffing levels with business strategy, operational needs and financial budgets. In Saudi Arabia, headcount planning must integrate Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance targets — ensuring that the ratio of Saudi national employees meets or exceeds the required thresholds for the company's industry classification. Effective headcount planning involves forecasting business growth, attrition rates, succession gaps and Saudization compliance trajectories. It feeds directly into recruitment budgets, training plans and compensation frameworks. Inclusive Solutions provides headcount planning consulting aligned with Vision 2030 workforce objectives.