What Data Matters When Making Talent Decisions

In today’s data-rich world, simply having data isn’t enough—what truly matters is the quality and relevance of the data we rely on. For organizations managing complex talent ecosystems, this distinction is crucial. From hiring to development to mobilizing people in their careers, high-quality objective data drives smarter, fairer people decisions.

As we shift towards a skills-based approach to measuring and managing people, it’s increasingly clear— not all data is created equal.?

The decisions we make about people shouldn’t be based on just any data—they require precise, unbiased insights and are directly tied to business goals and values. This principle is at the heart of moving to become skills-based organizations.

On-Demand | Why Assessment Data Is Your Secret Weapon?

As the demand for new and specialized skills accelerates, traditional workforce planning and skill development approaches are no longer sufficient.?

Catch up on our flagship Virtual Summit, which explored how HR leaders can navigate the changing role of skills by leveraging assessment data as a strategic tool. Together with Josh Bersin , leading HR practitioners and experts, we delve into the shifting landscape of skill requirements, examining the impact of AI on job roles, the value of assessment data, and the critical importance of aligning talent development with future business needs.?

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The Power of Talent Data

With an abundance of talent data within organizations, it is important to understand what to prioritize when making talent decisions.

Download our guide to help you prioritize the data that drive meaningful insights as part of talent decision-making while managing risks that can influence decisions.?

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Data as a Strategic Asset?

The one thing HR teams are not short on is data. But it’s not just about having more data; it’s about having the right data that gives meaningful insight into each employee’s unique value and potential.??

To help organizations gauge where they are in their journey toward effective, data-driven talent decisions, we have our diagnostic tool that can help you advance your data capabilities

Talent Insights That Enhance Your People Decisions

Learn how we can help your organization gather reusable talent intelligence critical to future-proof your people decisions throughout the employee lifecycle.