An inspiring workplace, leveraging technological tools to attract talent and bridging skills gaps create an engaging employer brand.
In an interview with BW People, Managing Director of Dale Carnegie Training Ms. Pallavi Jha discusses the importance of an inspiring workplace, leveraging tools to attract talent and how CEOs and CHROs can bridge skill gaps in their organisation.
In the information age, there is a narrow gap between employee’s skills and technologies. As such, jobs are constantly being reimagined, so it is more important than ever for organisations to invest in their workforce through upskilling to ensure they remain relevant.
On the topic of talent acquisition, Jha states:
When the hiring emphasis is on quality and productivity, benefits increase for the organisation as well as for its employees.
Talent acquisition has a long-term approach to acquiring the best candidate in every field. People analytics can support talent acquisition to gather data that, to some extent, determines the habits and characteristics of the highest-performing people and teams. The findings of which can be used for recruitment initiatives.
Tools such as new technology and social channels can also be used to engage talent. Jha also expressed the importance of employer branding efforts in creating a workplace the reflects company values, which reinforces and communicates what it means to be part of an organisation.
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Taniya Tikoo
BW People