As labour markets become increasingly tight, assessing and recruiting from wider talent pools of atypical industries and demographics becomes indispensable. Only 39% of businesses report a positive outlook for talent availability in the next five years, while 60% say that skill gaps hold back their business transformation, as a recent WEF and PwC report states.
In this webinar, Charlotte Melkert, CEO at Equalture, is joined by Dominic Joyce, Head of Talent Acquisition at Travelex, to discuss how to build and manage an inclusive global talent pool.
Strategies for expanding and engaging a diverse talent pool
Technology & tools to assess, segment and manage the talent pool
Key metrics and measuring success
A checklist for your inclusive talent pooling strategy
Main takeaways
- As labour markets become increasingly tight, assessing and recruiting from wider talent pools of atypical industries and demographics becomes indispensable.
- Incorporating skill-based hiring ensures a more inclusive and fair recruitment process, leading to better hiring decisions and a more diverse workforce.
- Leveraging candidate data & analytics and technology tools and assessments streamlines the talent acquisition process. These tools enable organisations to assess key skills and competencies, track candidate progress, and segment the talent pool effectively, facilitating more informed hiring decisions.
- Evaluating the diversity of the pipeline, quality of hire, and conducting skill gap analysis are essential metrics for assessing the effectiveness of talent pooling strategies. By following a comprehensive checklist of best practices, organisations can ensure their talent pooling strategies are inclusive and aligned with their overall objectives.
