Talent

The demand for workers in the US is [blank] the supply, and finding the best talent is going to be increasingly difficult as the world navigates a period of heightened economic uncertainty. Despite the need for revamping our existing talent strategies [blank] keep pace, employers have been slow to move on to what we see as the most sustainable way to hire and grow a more effective, engaged workforce: hiring for skills, instead of just relying on pedigree. In this age of uncertainty, [blank] companies prioritize skills (not degrees or "who you know"), they can build a more agile workforce that has gained experience via many different routes, which can help to avoid "group-think" and lead to more dynamic teams. Recognizing the diverse ways skills are acquired and [blank] a skills-first approach to talent will bring greater transparency, efficiency and equity to the labor market, making it easier for anyone from anywhere to achieve anything.