Meredith Wellard is the former VP of Group Talent Acquisition, Learning, and Growth at DHL, where she spent nearly five years laying the foundation for one of the most ambitious skills-based transformations in a global enterprise. At DHL, she championed internal mobility, launching innovative initiatives like ‘Talent Tinder’ to shift hiring from external to internal placements, reduce onboarding costs, and future-proof the workforce.

Now, Meredith is taking her expertise beyond DHL, helping organizations navigate the people and change management side of tech-enabled transformations—particularly around skills. A true pragmatist with a deep understanding of HR tech, she’s on a mission to help companies move beyond the hype and make skills work in the real world.

In Today’s Episode with Meredith, We Discuss:

Why the skepticism around a skills-based organization?
Is a skills-based transformation really worth it to pursue?
What verticals are in most need to pursue a skills-based transformation NOW?
How did Meredith go to pursue one of the boldest skills-based transformations at DHL?
Should HR professionals go out to buy tech & AI, and if so - where do you even start?
How did DHL get started on their skills journey?
How to convince SVP-level leaders to go along on a 5-year-long talent transformation journey?
What did DHL do to avoid the business losing patience with the program in those 5 years?
What was the business case presented to business leaders?
How would you advise companies to get started TODAY?
What is beyond the use case of talent mobility?
What are companies you look up to for their skills-based approach?
Question to our next guest?

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