Enterprise Thought Leadership Eps.37 | HR: Bridging the skills gap with Nick Shaw, Co-Founder at Spotted Zebra
A must-listen for: HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone navigating the skills gap challenge.
In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Nick Shaw, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Spotted Zebra, about how their company is achieving breakthrough results in reducing attrition and improving hiring processes. As organisations face the digital and technology skills gap crisis, Nick explains how Spotted Zebra helps identify individuals with the right blend of skills for success. Discover their approach to making skills-based decisions at scale, reducing time to hire, and creating a future-ready workforce.
Join the conversation as Nick discusses:
- The importance of addressing the skills gap crisis
- Strategies to reduce employee attrition and improve hiring efficiency
- The role of non-AI tools in making hiring decisions
- The value of a targeted and skills-focused hiring process
- Insights into their successful case studies and ROI
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Today's Guest
01:56 Nick Shaw's Background and Journey
03:20 Understanding the Skills Gap Crisis
05:16 Starting the Skills-Based Transformation
07:30 Spotted Zebra's Platform and Methodology
11:38 The Role of AI in Skills Assessment
16:10 Real-World Success Stories
30:13 Future of HR Tech and Skills Intelligence
33:43 Advice for HR Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
38:44 Engaging with Spotted Zebra
41:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Want to learn more?
Visit Spotted Zebra’s website: https://www.spottedzebra.co.uk/
Connect with Nick Shaw on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickshaw-sz/
Connect with Tim Bond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tngbond/
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