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Talent strategy

Putting people at the heart of a skills-first organisation

A skills-first strategy only works when people are truly engaged. Learn why managers and employees are the real drivers of meaningful workforce transformation, and how clarity, involvement, and shared skills data turn strategy into action.

Unlocking human potential: the science behind Skill Potential

Discover how Skill Potential uses cognitive science, psychometrics, and synthetic validity to uncover hidden talent, accurately match individuals to roles where they can thrive, and significantly boost learning and retention, helping organisations build high-performing, future-ready teams.

The Firmware skills gap: Talent issue or national security threat?

The UK is facing a critical shortage of firmware and embedded systems talent, creating risks for innovation, digital transformation and national security. Learn what’s driving the gap and how a new approach to talent development is helping organisations build job-ready, diverse engineers faster.

Change Enablement: The missing link in your transformation strategy

Many transformation efforts fail because people lack the skills to keep up. Learn how true change enablement goes beyond communication and training to build capabilities that support adoption, close gaps, and empower your workforce to deliver lasting business impact.

Understanding skills frameworks, taxonomies, and ontologies

Skills are quickly becoming the foundation of future-ready organisations. Explore how taxonomies, ontologies, and capability frameworks work together to help leaders map, measure, and mobilise talent more effectively—empowering smarter hiring, personalised learning, and more strategic workforce planning.

Bridging the skills gap: Modernising your workforce strategy

With rapid tech advancements and shifting talent demands, traditional job-based planning no longer cuts it. Pavan Bilkhoo, Director of HR Transformation at LACE Partners, explores how a skills-first approach can help organisations close critical gaps, align with business goals, and thrive in an evolving world of work.

How skills-based hiring is helping solve the tech talent shortage

With traditional hiring struggling to keep pace, skills-first recruitment offers a smarter way to fill critical tech roles. Discover how focusing on capability over experience unlocks hidden talent, supports workforce agility, and helps employers meet the growing demand for software skills.

Building a business case for skills frameworks and skills mapping

Skills mapping enhances retention, agility, and workforce planning. Learn how to make a strong business case for implementing a skills-based approach.

Why leaving out tools in skills frameworks actually makes sense

Tech evolves, but core capabilities endure. By measuring outcomes, not just tools, skills frameworks help organisations make better decisions around hiring, mobility, and leadership growth.

How a top Australian retailer transformed employee growth and mobility

Facing siloed frameworks, a leading retailer used tech to enhance workforce insights, learning, and mobility, improving retention and career pathways.

Building a skills-based workforce for one of Australia’s largest retailers

From skills mapping to skill development and mobility, learn how WYWM is enabling one of Australia's largest retailers to embed skills organisation-wide.

Q&A: How to unleash your organisation’s potential with a skills-centric approach

At AHRI’s recent workforce diversity event, Cia Kouparitsas joined a panel discussion to explore how the power of skills can unlock business potential and boost diversity.
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