Skills that were in demand yesterday are now a thing of the past.
If there is one thing that defines today’s work environments, it is constant change.
In this ecosystem, liquid talent, an adaptable and resilient talent , is handled to perfection.
What is liquid talent?
Liquid talent is the ability of a professional to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic and changing environment.
It is a type of professional capable of developing new skills with ease, with high learning capacity, who can flow into different roles or projects, taking on tasks or responsibilities as needed.
What are the characteristics of liquid talent?
- Adaptability. This talent can switch tasks, roles and projects with ease, without great difficulty.
- Learning capacity. This type of professional is highly oriented towards continuous learning, which allows them to be relevant in a fast-changing environment.
- Flexibility. Liquid talent can work in a multitude of contexts and situations, with a continuous adjustment of its working method according to the circumstances.
- Resilience. It can bounce back from setbacks and continue to work effectively.
This makes liquid talent very strategic in BANI environments, where fragility and anxiety are prevalent. - Mobility. They tend to work fluently in different geographies and cultures, essential for global organizations.
Benefits of this talent for organizations
- Operational flexibility. Liquid talent enables organizations to respond more efficiently to changing demands without adding new talent on an ongoing basis.
- Less dependence on specialists. Liquid talent, being multi-skilled, can cover several functions when specialists are not available.
- Improved innovation. Adaptive and multifaceted professionals, such as the T-shapped profile, tend to be more open to exploring new ideas and approaching problems from novel perspectives, a plus for adding competitiveness.
- Cost reduction. Organizations with liquid talent can scale more effectively by having employees who can fill multiple roles without necessarily contemplating new hires.
- Dynamic and resilient organizational culture. This attracts talent that values an energetic and constantly evolving work environment.
- Improved employee satisfaction and retention. Employees who perceive their growth within an organization tend to be more satisfied and committed to their work.
It goes hand in hand with reduced turnover and increased talent retention. - Strengthening of the employer brand image. A company that is known for valuing and developing liquid talent becomes a desirable place to work.
It strengthens its position in the marketplace and helps attract high-quality talent.
Liquid talent brings strategic and long-term value to organizations, helping them to be more agile, innovative and resilient in the face of globalized market challenges and VUCA and BANIenvironments. As an HR manager, where do you see yourself?
HR, where do you see liquid talent as most strategic?
