What is Frictionless Mobility?
An exploration of frictionless mobility and how removing bureaucratic red tape can empower employees to work across departments without managerial hurdles.
4 min
Talent Management
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The End of the Popularity Contest: Why Your 'Gut Feeling'Is a Terrible Way to Promote People
An analysis of how to use data to make promotion decisions. We explore the bias of traditional evaluations and how training data provides an objective roadmap for talent management.
Ben Schmidt
6 min
What is Skill Proficiency and How It Impacts Your Team
A practical guide for managers to understand skill proficiency levels and how to use mastery scales to improve team performance and reduce stress.
4 min
What is Algorithmic Talent Matching?
A guide for managers on algorithmic talent matching and how AI uses verified skill profiles to connect employees with the right roles and projects.
4 min
What is Skill Density Mapping?
Learn how skill density mapping helps managers identify talent gaps and visualize team capabilities to improve business resilience and strategic planning.
3 min
What is Skill Inference?
Learn how skill inference uses data to identify employee capabilities and help managers make better staffing decisions.
5 min
The Upskilling Paradox: Why Training People to Leave Makes Them Stay
Discover the counter-intuitive retention strategy of funding employee growth even when it leads them away from your company, and how it builds a stronger, more loyal business.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
The Hard ROI of Soft Skills: why communication training stops your best people from quitting
Discover why investing in soft skills training is a critical retention strategy. Learn how communication, empathy, and leadership development reduce turnover and boost business growth.
Ben Schmidt
6 min