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Imagine you’re a coach with a team of highly skilled players. Your star forward is sidelined with an injury, but you don’t worry because your backup player steps in and knocks it out of the park. That’s exactly how internal talent mobility works in the world of business.
Let’s face it: finding top talent externally is tough (and costly!). But here’s the secret sauce—companies that embrace this practice can turn their workforce into a goldmine. So, what exactly is internal talent mobility, and why is it the new competitive advantage HR leaders should be all over? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the why and the how of it all.
The What and Why of Internal Talent Mobility
Let’s start with the basics—what exactly is internal talent mobility? In the simplest terms, it’s the practice of moving employees to new roles, projects, or departments within your company rather than looking externally for new hires.
But it’s not just about plugging holes; it’s about talent growth, fostering skills, and giving employees the opportunity to explore new career paths within your organization. Sounds like a win-win, right?
And why is it the new big deal? Well, because it solves
