PANEL: Moving to a Skills-Based HR Framework: Challenges and Opportunities

Organizations are increasingly recognizing that a skills-based approach to HR can foster agility,
enhance talent mobility, and align workforce capabilities with strategic goals. By focusing on skills
rather than traditional job roles, organizations can achieve more precise talent management and
empowers individuals to take control of their career paths. As organizations undertake this
transformation, it’s crucial to understand the strategic implications, practical steps, and cultural
shifts required to sustain success.

This Session Will Explore:

• Building the Foundation for a Skills-Based Approach: Understanding the key steps to
  transition from a job-based to a skills-based HR framework. This includes redefining job
  roles, mapping critical skills, and creating a skills taxonomy that supports your
  organization’s strategic priorities.
• Integrating Skills-Based Talent Management Across the Employee Lifecycle: How to
  embed a skills-based approach into recruitment, learning and development, performance
  management, and succession planning.
• Career Development in a Skills-Based World: Shifting from traditional career ladders to
  skill-based career pathways that support lateral movement, internal mobility, and the
  growth of diverse talent.
• Cultural and Change Management Considerations: Addressing the mindset shift
  required for employees, managers, and leaders to embrace a skills-based framework and
  promote a culture that values continuous learning and adaptability.
• Future Trends in Skills-Based Incentives and Compensation: Predicting the evolution of
  skills-based pay, the potential to eliminate bias and promote fairness, and how this will
  impact the future of comp and HR more broadly.