Talent Mobility: The Key HR Practice for Retention and Engagement
Today's agile organizations demand agile talent management. Talent mobility is the practice of recruiting internal workers before seeking external hires. This practice drives employee engagement and retention while lowering hiring and training costs for employers. This session includes research, case studies and practical ideas for implementation.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn what talent mobility is and how it works.
- Review examples of other companies that have implemented talent-mobility practices.
- Gain specific tips on building a business case for adoption.
Ben Eubanks, SHRM-SCP
Ben Eubanks is a bestselling author, speaker, and researcher living in Huntsville, AL. He spends his days as the Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, developing groundbreaking research on workforce trends and examining the talent technologies and People practices that set great organizations apart from the rest.
His latest book Talent Scarcity explores why companies are having difficulties finding quality talent and how they can solve it. His first book, Artificial Intelligence for HR, is the world’s most-cited resource for leveraging technology to create a more human experience at work. His new book The Payroll Promise (March 2025) examines how HR and payroll teams can create workplace trust and do more meaningful work at the same time. He also hosts HR Summer School, a virtual event focusing on improving human resources, one HR pro at a time. When he's not speaking or writing, he spends time with his five kids and runs in a variety of outlandish races for fun.