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One of the most significant shifts in talent management is the rise of skills marketplaces and internal mobility, which are reshaping how organisations nurture, retain, and deploy their workforce.
By using internal talent ecosystems, businesses can help their existing human capital, increase employee growth, and reduce dependency on external hiring. This approach is particularly critical at a time when skills shortages and economic uncertainty challenge organisations worldwide.
A skills marketplace is a digital platform that connects employees with internal opportunities, such as new projects, temporary assignments, mentorships, and full-time roles. These platforms use AI and data analytics to match employees’ skills and career aspirations with the organisation’s talent needs.
A leading example of a skills marketplace in action is Unilever’s FLEX Program. The company introduced an internal talent marketplace to match employees with short-term projects across different business units.
Internal mobility refers to the movement of employees across roles within the same organisation, whether through promotions, lateral moves, job rotations, or cross-functional projects. While traditionally seen as a secondary priority, companies now view internal mobility as a critical pillar of workforce strategy.
Despite its advantages, many organisations struggle with structural barriers and cultural resistance. Key obstacles include:
Skill Mapping & Gap Analysis: AI tools assess employees' skills and suggest relevant training programs. IBM’s AI-driven "My Career Advisor" can predict with 95% accuracy which workers are about to quit their jobs.
Personalised Learning Paths: Platforms like Degreed and LinkedIn Learning provide tailored upskilling recommendations based on career aspirations.
Real-Time Job Matching: AI algorithms match employees with new internal roles based on their skills, interests, and past experience.
According to Gartner’s 2025 HR Report, by 2025, 60% of large enterprises will have implemented AI-powered skills marketplaces to enhance workforce agility. This will allow businesses to predict future talent needs, automate career pathing, and dynamically reskill employees.
Ensure all employees have access to internal job postings, project-based work, and mentorship programs.
Example: SAP’s internal career hub helps employees explore roles across different teams.
Invest in microlearning, certifications, and leadership training to keep employees future-ready.
Example: PwC’s "New World, New Skills" program has upskilled over 300,000 employees.
Implement job rotation and project-based assignments to expose employees to diverse roles.
Example: Amazon’s Career Choice program provides employees with training to switch career paths internally.
At TalenTeam, we believe a thriving workforce is built on growth, opportunity, and empowerment. Skills marketplaces and internal mobility are more than just trends,they are key to increasing potential and retaining top talent.
As a trusted SAP SuccessFactors partner, we help businesses create value-driven talent ecosystems that prioritise people and performance. Contact us and we can help you shape the future of work, where skills help success, and careers know no limits.
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