The Bench Strength indicator provides a quick visual cue to succession planners of the overall state of the Succession Org Chart. It allows you to spot those positions most at risk due to low successor readiness or bench strength.
The system calculates the bench strength for each position based on the highest readiness level among all the successors nominated.
For example, if the highest readiness value is Ready Now and then 1-2 Years, when a position has a successor who is ready in 1-2 years, and no successors have Ready Now, the bench strength will be 1-2 years.
When configured correctly, the bench strength will be available in the Display Options and visible directly in the Succession Org Chart with a color code.
The Bench Strength is also visible in the Position Dialog Card.
Related to Bench Strength is the Emergency Cover option, which can be enabled under Nominations Setup. This allows you to designate a successor nominee as an Emergency Cover for the position. If you're using an Emergency Cover, you would want your highest Readiness Level to be Ready Now and not use an Emergency Replacement type of readiness level. But remember that readiness levels are entirely customizable to be labeled according to the organization's needs.
