iMocha Talent Mobility

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Challenges in Talent Mobility

Despite internal hiring being a top priority for 65% of HR leaders (Gartner), only 6% feel effective at it.

Many organizations struggle to surface internal candidates because of outdated HR systems, incomplete skills data, and manual processes.

Talent mobility can increase employee retention by up to 41% (LinkedIn)

54% of employees say it’s easier to find a new job externally than internally.

Key Challenges
Identification Gap
Difficulty in recognizing internal talent for open roles, often due to limited visibility of employee skills and potential
Manager Resistance
Managers frequently default to external hiring, lacking incentives or mechanisms to explore internal talent pools
Systemic Bias
Mobility decisions frequently driven by subjective assessments, past experiences, and potential unconscious prejudices
Critical Success Factors for Talent Mobility

Implement comprehensive skills mapping

Create transparent internal job marketplaces

Develop objective skills assessment frameworks

Incentivize managers to prioritize internal talent development

Overcoming visibility gaps and enabling data-driven decision-making is critical to unlocking internal talent potential.

How to Implement Talent Mobility?

  • Step 1:
    Skills Assessment and Profiling

    Utilize the skills intelligence platform to conduct comprehensive skills assessments for each employee

    Profile individual skills, competencies, and proficiency levels to create a detailed skills inventory

  • Step 2:
    Identifying Talent Pools

    Leverage the skills intelligence data to identify talent pools within the organization

    Analyze skills, interests, and proficiency levels to determine potential matches for different roles or projects

  • Step 3:
    Aligning Skills with Roles

    Use the skills intelligence platform to align employee skills with the skills required for specific roles or projects

    Ensure a strategic match between individual capabilities and organizational needs, promoting effective talent deployment

  • Step 4:
    Dynamic Skills Deployment

    Implement a dynamic talent deployment strategy based on real-time skills intelligence

    Continuously monitor and update skills data to adapt to changing business requirements and optimize talent mobility

Types of Talent Mobility

Vertical Mobility

Career advancement through promotions and upward movement within the organization's hierarchy.

Example:
John started as a Software Engineer and was promoted to Senior Software Engineer, then to Engineering Manager over the course of 5 years.

Horizontal Mobility

Lateral moves across departments or functions that broaden skill sets and experience.

Example:
After 3 years as a Marketing Coordinator, Sarah transitioned to the Sales team as an Account Executive to gain customer-facing experience.

Project-Based Mobility

Temporary assignments that provide exposure to new challenges and skill development opportunities.

Example:
To build his data analysis skills, Finance Analyst Michael was assigned to a 6-month project with the Business Intelligence team, working on a new reporting dashboard.

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What is Talent Mapping?

Benefits of Talent Mobility

Enhanced Employee Retention
Engage and retain top talent by providing continuous growth opportunities and establishing clear career pathways.
Reduced Hiring Costs
Utilize internal talent pools before resorting to external hiring to save on recruitment expenses and time.
Accelerated Skill Development
Enable rapid skill acquisition through diverse role experiences and project exposure.
Improved Business Agility
Quickly deploy talent where needed to meet changing business demands.
Stronger Succession Pipeline
Build robust leadership pipelines through systematic talent development and exposure.
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Implementation Framework

Phase-wise Deployment
Phase
Key Activities
Outcomes
Discovery

Skills framework setup

Data integration

Stakeholder alignment

Ready assessment framework
Pilot

Initial assessments

Small group deployment

Process refinement

Validated approach
Scale

Organization-wide rollout

Manager training

Communications campaign

Full program launch
Optimize

Performance monitoring

Program adjustments

Success tracking

Continuous improvement
Problem
Organizations often overlook internal talent and resort to costly external hiring for critical roles.
Solution
Talent Mobility
Intelligently matches internal talent with opportunities based on skills, potential, and career aspirations.
Result
Increased retention
Reduced hiring costs
Accelerated career growth

SI (Skills Intelligence)-enabled Talent Mobility

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Talent Discovery:AI scans skill profiles, assessments, and experience.
Gap Identification:Evaluate readiness for open roles.
Opportunity Matching:Recommend best-fit roles across departments.
Growth Enablement: Suggest upskilling or internal gigs
Tracking & Optimization:Measure mobility success and refine programs.
AI-Powered Skills Assessment

Real-time skills gap analysis

Competency benchmarking

Potential identification algorithms

Intelligent Matching Engine

Role compatibility scoring

Project fit analysis

Career path recommendations

Development Planning Tools

Personalized learning paths

Skill acquisition tracking

Certification management

Analytics Dashboard

Mobility metrics tracking

ROI measurement

Succession planning insights

Activate Mobility with Data-Driven Precision

iMocha enables data-driven talent mobility by uncovering hidden internal talent, visualizing role readiness, and mapping employees to opportunities.

Key Highlights:
Skill Visibility
Career Pathway Mapping
Role-Readiness Benchmarking
Internal Job Marketplace
Upskilling Recommendations
Mobility Insights Dashboard

With iMocha, talent mobility becomes a competitive advantage.
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The Talent Mobility Ecosystem

A strategic framework that connects employees, managers, HR leaders, and executives through an integrated skills intelligence platform.

It enables seamless talent movement by aligning individual career aspirations with organizational needs while providing clear visibility into skills, opportunities, and growth paths.
Key Stakeholders and Their Roles
Stakeholder
Role
Responsibilities
HR Leaders
Strategy

Design mobility programs

Set policies and guidelines

Monitor program effectiveness

Managers
Enablement

Identify development opportunities

Support team member growth

Provide feedback and coaching

Employees
Engagement

Express career interests

Develop required skills

Seek opportunities

ExecutiveTeam
Sponsorship

Champion mobility initiatives

Align with business strategy

Allocate resources

Real-World Impact: Talent Mobility in Action

Customer Success Story:
Hexaware Drives Upskilling with Internal Certification

The Challenge

Limited internal skill visibility hindered upskilling and internal hiring.

The Solution

iMocha’s Skills Intelligence Platform enabled internal certification and Career Pathing.

The result

Faster internal mobility, improved role fit, and higher retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talent Mobility?

Talent mobility involves strategically relocating employees within an organization based on their skills, potential, and the organization's business needs. Talent Mobility can be sometimes referred to as Internal Mobility or Internal Talent Mobility but it’s always about mobilizing internal talent.

How does iMocha support internal talent movement?

It identifies skill-ready candidates and matches them to internal opportunities using AI and real-time analytics.

Can iMocha integrate with our HR and talent systems?

Yes, it integrates with ATS, LMS, HRIS, and other systems for a unified workflow.

How do we ensure skill readiness for internal roles?

By benchmarking employee skills, recommending upskilling, and tracking progress.

How does talent mobility improve engagement?

It offers transparent growth pathways, increasing satisfaction and retention.

What are the top benefits of talent mobility?

Lower hiring costs, stronger leadership pipelines, faster development, and greater agility.

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