Train The Talent Instead Hiring Fresh

In an organisation when there is a skill gap identified, inducting fresh talent to fill that gap is the normal course of action for HR. In the article the author argues that instead of opting for fresh talent, organisations should explore the possibility of reskilling and upgrading the skills of the present employees to fill the gap which is comparatively less expensive. It will also help in retention.​​​​

- Priyanshu Singh Country Manager & MD, Adecco Group India, Bengaluru

In a world of digitization where we continuously discuss about automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, we often forget and sideline the key resource of any business which is human capital. Organizations focus on building new tools and analyzing data to increase productivity and maximize their revenues to earn maximum profit. While these should be the focus areas of every business, as an HR Solutions company, we strongly recommend on investing in the talent too.

There is no purpose served in conducting a recruitment drive if there are inefficient employees and low productivity. Recruitment is an expensive factor because you need to invest in the search for the right candidates from a large pool of existing talent available in the market. Moreover, investing time in the training and development of new candidates reduces your productivity, since, they take time to adapt to the new work culture and understand the functioning of your business.

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