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Everyone in HR is talking about skills. Consultants and technology providers are promising a new era and the holy grail for Talent and Talent Management. But before we dive in and potentially get carried away, what are skills anyway?

In today’s tight and unpredictable labor market, Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders are under more pressure than ever before.

As the global demand for skilled professionals in data centers continues to rise, companies face increasing challenges in sourcing and retaining qualified talent.

Hiring top talent is harder than ever. Job roles are evolving faster than job descriptions, and employers are struggling to keep up. Many respond by tightening requirements for degrees or industry experience, thinking this will ensure quality. In reality, these filters often screen out the candidates you need most.

In a tight and unpredictable labor market, Talent Acquisition (TA) leaders are facing unprecedented pressure: deliver faster time-to-hire, reduce costs, and increase quality, without burning out your team or compromising on culture fit. Add to that rising candidate expectations around purpose, DEI, and flexibility, and the challenge becomes even more complex.

The pharmaceutical and medical device industries are essential to public health and safety. As these sectors continue to evolve, the demand for skilled talent remains high, and organizations face pressures not only from an increasingly competitive job market, but also from stringent regulatory requirements.

The U.S. Navy ship and submarine manufacturing industry faces an unprecedented workforce challenge. Over the next decade, the industry must hire more than 10,000 workers annually to meet critical ship and submarine production goals. Without immediate and strategic action, the long-term viability of shipbuilding for national defense could be at risk.

The Field Service Technician shortage isn’t just a pipeline problem, it could be a perspective problem. While companies chase elusive talent with the right blend of tech skills, customer savvy, and flexibility, one proven workforce continues to be overlooked: military Veterans.

Employee turnover is always costly - but when new hires leave just days or weeks after joining, the ripple effects across your organization are especially damaging. Early turnover drains time, budgets, and morale. It can also reveal cracks in your recruiting, onboarding, hiring, and leadership strategies.

The way companies hire and manage employees is evolving rapidly with the power of AI, particularly through Agentic AI solutions.

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