On the one hand, the fear of layoffs is central to many employees’ concerns. On the other hand, recruiters and hiring managers report that it is … Read more
The Failure of Internal Mobility Efforts
Internal mobility is a strategic priority for any company looking to better recruit, engage, and retain talent. The pandemic, labor shortage, and the Great … Read more
The Democratization of Talent Mapping
A strong internal mobility strategy encourages employees to pursue not only new roles but special projects, volunteer work, educational advancement, … Read more
Is There Really a Skills Shortage?
Some people say there’s a shortage of skills. That’s sort of true. It depends how literally you think about skills. There are so many kinds of skills. My … Read more
The Ignored, Forgotten, and Misunderstood Deskless Worker
Earlier this year, I attended a conference focused on internal talent marketplaces. The stories from different companies that were prioritizing career … Read more
Customizing the Employee Experience One Gig at a Time
Your employees are emerging from the pandemic with no desire to return to their work life the way it used to be. They are looking for greater choice, more … Read more
Internal Recruitment: No Longer Talent Acquisition’s Overlooked Stepchild
Years ago, I was a senior editor at a newspaper in a market that had two professional basketball teams. One of the teams was famous and successful. The … Read more
How Schneider Electric Is Modernizing Internal Recruiting to Find Hidden Talent
In the past, recruiting has focused almost exclusively on finding external talent. But the future will look different as TA departments will — should — tap … Read more
Finding Fluidity: Hiring for a Skills-Based Culture
As uncertainty persists and market demands continue to shift, the people we hire today may very well need to be reallocated or reskilled tomorrow. This was … Read more
Can Tech People Thrive in Non-Tech Roles?
The World Economic Forum recently estimated 133 million new jobs will be created by 2022 to help meet the demands of digital transformation. That’s a … Read more