Businesses today face a growing challenge—critical roles go unfilled, hiring costs are rising, and internal talent is often overlooked. Despite having employees with the potential to grow, many companies rely too heavily on external hiring, struggling to keep up with rapid shifts in skills and workforce demands.

This guide explores how a skills-first approach helps organizations: 

  • Fill roles faster by identifying internal talent before hiring externally.
  • Plan ahead, not reactively, with objective, real-time skills data.
  • Reduce hiring costs and improve retention by unlocking career mobility.

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