The Talent Shift You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Transform How You Think About Talent

The old way of filling positions is dead. It’s time to embrace something smarter: a talent marketplace that puts your team’s skills front and center.?

No more waiting for the perfect candidate to show up or dealing with mismatched hires. A talent marketplace makes it easier to tap into your existing workforce and move talent where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, reskill, or just build a more agile team, the key is creating a system where growth happens organically, and the best talent is always in motion.

In this edition, we'll break down practical steps to build a thriving internal talent marketplace that benefits everyone: your teams, your leaders, and your entire organization.?

Let’s turn your current talent into your best asset. Ready? Let’s go!

?? 3 Eye-Opening Statistics About the Importance of an Internal Talent Marketplace

1.? Want to Retain Talent? Prioritize Internal Mobility.

• According to Lever, 67% of employees would leave their organizations if they didn’t allow internal mobility.

2. Why Ignoring Internal Talent Costs You More

• According to Fit Small Business, external hires get paid up to 20% more, and it takes almost twice as long to onboard them than an internal hire.

3. Want Your Best Employees Back? Invest in Their Growth.

• 52% of employees would consider rejoining previous employers if opportunities for growth, upskilling, or reskilling were made available, per Lever research.?

?? 2 Takeaways From Our Latest Article on Building a Talent Marketplace

1. Who benefits the most from a talent marketplace?

• Employees, HR teams, and leadership all gain from a well-implemented talent marketplace. Employees get access to career growth opportunities, HR can better manage skills and workforce planning, and leaders can build stronger, more agile teams.

2. How does a talent marketplace address skills gaps within your organization?

• By offering a dynamic, internal marketplace, companies can identify employees with transferable skills and provide upskilling or reskilling opportunities. This reduces the need for external hires and ensures that talent gaps are filled quickly and efficiently.

Read the Full Article Here: https://nestorup.com/implementing-a-talent-marketplace-a-comprehensive-guide/

? 1 Question to Ponder

• How are you planning to connect your people with the right opportunities in the months ahead?

You’re not just shaping careers—you’re shaping the future.

Every choice you make today writes the future of your organization.

Until next time, keep exploring.?

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