Launching a Talent Marketplace
Enable skills-based internal mobility and opportunity matching
Implement an internal talent marketplace that connects employees with opportunities based on skills, democratizing access to growth and enabling organizational agility.
Duration
8-12 weeks
Steps
6 phases
Category
Career
Step-by-Step Guide
Define Marketplace Scope
Determine what opportunities will be included in the marketplace.
- Decide on jobs vs projects vs gigs
- Determine geographic scope
- Set eligibility criteria
- Define manager approval requirements
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Build Skills Foundation
Ensure skills data is ready for matching.
- Complete employee skill profiles
- Define skills for all opportunities
- Configure matching algorithm
- Test match quality
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Design User Experience
Create intuitive interfaces for employees and managers.
- Build opportunity browsing interface
- Create application workflow
- Design manager posting tools
- Enable skill-based search and filter
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Establish Policies
Create rules of engagement for the marketplace.
- Set minimum tenure for moves
- Define manager blocking rights
- Create dispute resolution process
- Document expected response times
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Pilot and Iterate
Launch with a pilot group before broad rollout.
- Select pilot departments
- Gather user feedback
- Monitor match quality
- Refine based on learnings
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Scale and Measure
Expand marketplace and track impact.
- Roll out organization-wide
- Track mobility metrics
- Measure retention impact
- Continuously improve matching
Duration: Ongoing
Expected Outcomes
- Democratized access to opportunities
- Skills-based internal mobility
- Increased employee engagement
- Improved retention through growth
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