Digital HR Leaders with David Green How to Use Skills Data to Solve Business Challenges (an Interview with Mikaël Wornoo)
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Dec 3, 2024 Mikaël Wornoo, co-founder of TechWolf, an AI-driven skills data solution, discusses the critical importance of reliable skills data for effective workforce strategies. He highlights how organizations can leverage skills data to tackle real business challenges, contrasting the innovative US and European approaches to skills management. Wornoo also delves into the vital role of AI in reshaping talent measurement, the hidden pitfalls in skills initiatives, and practical steps for organizations to start their skills journey towards measurable outcomes.
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Skills Data in Action
- One customer reduced layout size by 6% by redeploying staff based on transferable skills, rather than firing and rehiring.
- Another used skills data to secure budget for learning transformation by highlighting skill gaps.
Impact on Revenue
- Workday reduced time-to-hire by 32% in sales using skills data, directly impacting revenue.
- Empty sales roles affect revenue; filling them quickly with the right people improves it.
Business-Driven Approach
- Start skills projects by addressing specific business problems, not just HR initiatives.
- Target functions with pressing skills challenges like IT or sales, who are more receptive to data-driven solutions.