018 | Defining the Skills Your Business Needs Helps Your Business Grow

Traditional hiring is outdated. Businesses still rely on rigid job descriptions and job titles instead of focusing on what truly matters—skills. But here’s the truth: The best person for the job might already be on your team, hiding in plain sight.

In this episode, we’re breaking down how a skills-based hiring approach can help your business grow by making your team more adaptable, efficient, and future-proof. Plus, we’ll explore how AI-powered workforce planning can uncover hidden talent—like that Photoshop expert sitting in your accounting department.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why job titles don’t reflect the real needs of a growing business.
• How to identify the exact skills your company actually needs.
• The best way to match employee skills to business growth.
• Why self-assessment is tricky (and how to get a clear picture of employee skills).
• How AI is changing hiring and workforce planning for small businesses.
• How AI can uncover hidden skills in your existing team—so you’re not hiring when you don’t need to.

Resources & Next Steps

• Book a Consultation with Julia – Need help applying a skills-first hiring approach to your business? Let’s chat! Schedule a Call

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