The Hidden Workforce
Based on a survey of workers in the US and UK, this report shares findings that show a workforce that is ready to learn and progress, but a gap between their expectations and the appetite for organizations to recognize their skills, and connect them with opportunities.
Our research found two-thirds of workers believe they need to leave their employer to advance, highlighting the importance for organizations to close this talent mobility and retain their top talent.
In this report, you will see:
- How workers feel about reskilling, and their willingness to learn
- Why skills are becoming the currency of mobility and why skills data alone is not enough.
- What workers feel are missing from development and growth discussions to be more impactful
- How workers are using AI and how it can become an engine for talent mobility
- The emergence of AI Rebounding – where workers that have been laid off due to AI have been asked to return – and the wider implications this brings
- Practical takeaways for HR to create visible career pathways and mobility opportunities
The organizations best positioned for the future will be those that can see, develop and mobilize the talent they already have. This report helps gauge what workers are thinking and how to create a clearer, more objective view of skills and potential, and connecting that insight to development and real career opportunities.
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