The latest release of Nakisa’s Workforce Planning Portfolio, version 2025.R1, marks a pivotal evolution in how organizations approach headcount planning and organizational design. This upgrade brings a suite of intelligent tools to HR professionals and enterprise leaders, introducing AI-driven functionalities, visual enhancements, and seamless integration across Nakisa’s suite of products. Here’s an in-depth look at what’s new and how these features can reshape strategic workforce management.

Unlocking the Power of Nakisa AI

The cornerstone of this release is the integration of cutting-edge AI technology across Nakisa’s platforms. Powered by generative AI and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), Nakisa AI delivers enhanced productivity and data insight without compromising user data security. Each user’s data remains private and protected through role-based access and encryption, ensuring that all insights are generated without the use of client-specific data for training purposes.

Meet the Nakisa AI Agents

Now available in version 2025.R1, AI Agents simplify complex tasks. These agents can autonomously interpret requests, suggest actions, and execute workflows related to organizational design and workforce planning. Within dashboards, they can generate insightful visualizations from simple prompts, while the discussion panel benefits from real-time summaries, suggestions, and contextual support. Users can enable this beta feature through the global settings panel and begin interacting using natural language commands.

Introducing the Nakisa AI Assistant

Currently in alpha for this release, the AI Assistant offers a conversational interface capable of answering queries, guiding users through tasks, and providing context-aware assistance. Trained using Nakisa’s dynamic documentation resources, this assistant supports intuitive interaction using everyday language. The full version is expected to launch in 2025.R2, at which point it will be accessible directly from within the Nakisa platform.

Enhancements to the Org Chart Suite

Version 2025.R1 brings major improvements to Nakisa’s Org Chart Suite, focusing on clarity, customization, and accessibility.

• High-definition exports allow charts to be printed or shared without quality loss.

• Skill and capability insights are now visible directly on employee profiles.

• Custom icons and filters offer a personalized visualization experience.

• Accessibility compliance has been improved with full keyboard navigation and adherence to WCAG standards.

• Robust ERP integration ensures better data accuracy with refined error handling mechanisms.

These updates are instantly available to all users within the Org Chart Suite.

Advancing Org Design with AI

Nakisa’s Org Design Suite received significant upgrades to both its Operational and Strategic modules.

Operational Org Design Improvements

The integration of AI Agents transforms collaboration on restructuring projects. With live chat capabilities, these agents summarize proposals, suggest modifications, and support team communication in real time. Participant management has been simplified through customizable groups, and new tools like the proposal API and document tab make managing changes more efficient.

Strategic Org Design Upgrades

Scenario planning has never been more intuitive. Users can now:

• Develop and manage reorganization scenarios with detailed visual indicators.

• Analyze changes dynamically through updated dashboards.

• Modify structures directly within scenarios and apply filters to track progress.

• Set and monitor targets while exporting data for stakeholder engagement.

All these features are optimized for users with Writer access roles.

Launch of Operational Workforce Planning

The standout addition in this release is Nakisa’s brand-new Operational Workforce Planning tool. This solution bridges strategic intent with real-time execution, equipping teams with the ability to:

• Plan headcounts using a conversational AI that evaluates data and suggests updates.

• Track workforce costs in real time.

• Build flexible planning structures with monthly and quarterly granularity.

• Toggle effortlessly between budget and headcount perspectives.

• Calculate and manage vacancies, ensuring recruitment planning stays on track.

• Control access through defined user roles (full, partial, minimal) to fit specific planning needs.

This functionality is available to users with Manager or HR designations and enhances collaborative planning across teams.

Final Thoughts

The 2025.R1 update of Nakisa’s Workforce Planning Portfolio redefines what’s possible in workforce optimization. By combining AI innovation with user-centric tools, Nakisa is empowering organizations to operate with greater agility, insight, and precision. Whether you’re creating complex restructuring scenarios or optimizing workforce budgets, this release provides the intelligent support needed to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.