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Skills-based strategies are changing the way we hire. From identifying skills gaps to building talent marketplaces, the journey is challenging, but the rewards—greater organizational agility, talent mobility and business impact—are transformative. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new perspective in your journey, our experts can help you every step of the way.

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Guide

3 practical steps to build a skills based talent strategy

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Tackling the skills crisis for a sustainable future

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We can support you at any stage of your skills-based journey

Exploring

Are you exploring the concept but have yet to take action?

  • Strategic workshops to understand the opportunities and risks of a skills-based approach
  • High-level reviews of ‘current state’ of talent processes to identify specific problem statements​
  • Development of horizon-based roadmaps for skills-based approaches across TA and TM​
  • A skills review and roadmap​ to success
  • Help in sourcing and selecting the right technologies​

Implementing

Do you have a specific need or project and need an expert partner?

  • Implementation of skills based projects for your business collaborating with AMS specialist teams – Employer branding, Technology, Attraction and Branding, Assessment, Insights
  • Upskilling and training of your team on skills based approaches
  • Identify top skills tech vendors to boost your tech stack and skills strategy.
  • Consolidate frameworks for better alignment and ontology across talent processes.

Transforming

Are you transforming your approach to talent acquisition and management?  ​​

  • Holistic end-to end transformation of your TA and TM function
  • Analysis of current skills-based approaches and recommend areas of optimization​
  • Develop and execute a targeted skills strategy and change plan to enhance business processes.
  • Design a future-focused TA team aligned to skills
  • Launch a dynamic skills focused brand strategy

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If you’re looking for support to design, implement or approach you skills-based approach, contact one of our skills-based hiring experts today.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What is skills-based hiring, and why is it important for modern talent management and acquisition?​
Skills-based hiring evaluates candidates on specific skills. It broadens talent access, supports diverse hiring and creates a more adaptable workforce. This approach enhances productivity, reduces turnover and aligns candidates’ skills with business needs, making it essential in today’s competitive market.
How does skills-based hiring improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
Skills-based hiring removes traditional barriers, helping organizations access diverse, qualified candidates from varied backgrounds. By assessing skills over credentials, it reduces bias, fostering a fairer, more inclusive hiring process that brings unique perspectives and experiences into the workplace.
How can we accurately assess skills during the hiring process?

Accurate skills assessment involves structured interviews, task simulations and relevant skill tests. These tools provide clear insights into candidates’ abilities, ensuring that hiring decisions focus on job-relevant competencies, ultimately predicting job performance better than resumes or degrees.

What are the benefits of implementing a skills-based management approach in the workplace?
Skills-based management boosts productivity, retention and agility. By strategically using employees’ strengths and promoting continuous learning, it enables better talent deployment, increases employee satisfaction and builds a resilient workforce ready to meet evolving business demands.​
How can companies track and manage employee skills over time?
Companies can track skills using skills management software, learning management systems and assessments. These tools keep an updated skills inventory, supporting targeted training and career development to close skill gaps and build a dynamic, growth-oriented workforce.​
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