Everyone is talking about skills. HR leaders, CEOs, analysts and technology vendors all agree that skills are becoming critical. But if skills are so important, why are most organizations still built around jobs, functions and organizational charts?
In this episode, Lesley Arens sits down with Geert Van Gucht and Rodolphe de Torquat to explore why the conversation about talent is shifting from jobs to skills, and what that means for organizations, employees and HR leaders.
Among the topics discussed:
✅ Why technological change, AI and workforce transformation are making traditional job structures less effective
✅ Why skills are not just an HR topic but a business necessity
✅ Why organizations frequently overlook talent they already have
✅ How project-based work is challenging traditional career paths and organizational structures
✅ The opportunities and risks of AI-powered skills intelligence
✅ The biggest barriers organizations face when becoming more skills-based
✅ How skills can create both greater personalization for employees and greater agility for organizations
“The challenge is no longer putting the right person in the right job. The challenge is understanding which skills you have today, which skills you’ll need tomorrow, and how to connect both.”
Guests:
- Geert VAN GUCHT: [email protected]
- Rodolphe DE TORQUAT: [email protected]
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About ACT-ON GROUP
ACT-ON GROUP is a consulting and services firm, and a market leader in #HumanTech. They combine advanced expertise in STRATEGY, HR & HRIS, DATA & TECHNOLOGY, and a deep understanding of our partner ecosystem, to support all types of transformation projects, whether organizational, cultural or digital.
What sets them apart? Their unique ability to activate performance drivers by operating at the intersection of People and Technology.
With 25 years of experience and over 1,500 client engagements, they serve a wide range of organizations, from mid-sized businesses to large international corporations, as well as public sector institutions, associations and NGOs.
They are a team of 700+ professionals with annual revenue exceeding €85 millions. Firmly established in France (Île-de-France, Lille, Lyon, Nantes and Toulouse), ACT-ON GROUP has expanded with offices in Belgium, Switzerland and Germany, supporting clients across Europe and internationally.
