Traditional hiring is outdated. Businesses still rely on rigid job descriptions and job titles instead of focusing on what truly matters—skills. But here’s the truth: The best person for the job might already be on your team, hiding in plain sight.
In this episode, we’re breaking down how a skills-based hiring approach can help your business grow by making your team more adaptable, efficient, and future-proof. Plus, we’ll explore how AI-powered workforce planning can uncover hidden talent—like that Photoshop expert sitting in your accounting department.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why job titles don’t reflect the real needs of a growing business.
- How to identify the exact skills your company actually needs.
- The best way to match employee skills to business growth.
- Why self-assessment is tricky (and how to get a clear picture of employee skills).
- How AI is changing hiring and workforce planning for small businesses.
- How AI can uncover hidden skills in your existing team—so you’re not hiring when you don’t need to.
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