{"id":94052,"date":"2023-02-23T23:19:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T21:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=94052"},"modified":"2023-02-24T12:04:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T10:04:04","slug":"internal-talent-mobility-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/internal-talent-mobility-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Build an internal talent mobility program: step-by-step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turnover rates have been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/karadennison\/2021\/04\/27\/why-the-2021-turnover-tsunami-is-happening-and-what-business-leaders-can-do-to-prepare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rising since the pandemic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Part of this is down to <\/span><b>inadequate compensation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>increasing demands for employee well-being<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, another common reason is a <\/span><b>lack of opportunities for growth and progression<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many employees are looking elsewhere because they <\/span><b>don\u2019t feel valued<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; there is no room for them to <\/span><b>develop professionally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To combat this trend, many businesses are now implementing an <\/span><b>internal talent mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to encourage employees to stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is internal talent mobility and how can it benefit you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this <\/span><b>step-by-step guide,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we are going to share <\/span><b>everything you need to know about internal talent mobility programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will explain what they are and <\/span><b>how you can design and implement your own<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will also take a look at a few common challenges and share some <\/span><b>internal talent mobility best practices <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to help you optimize your program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-89831 \" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05151547\/FREE-TRIAL-2023-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"free trial\" width=\"807\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05151547\/FREE-TRIAL-2023-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/05151547\/FREE-TRIAL-2023.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><div class=\"js-toc toc\">\n<p class=\"js-toc-title toc__title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<nav id=\"fac_toc_nav\" class=\"js-toc-nav toc__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol class=\"toc__list toc__list--level-1\"><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/internal-talent-mobility-program\/#what-is-internal-talent-mobility\" title=\"What is internal talent mobility?\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"what-is-internal-talent-mobility\">What is internal talent mobility?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/internal-talent-mobility-program\/#guide-to-building-an-internal-mobility-program\" title=\"Guide to building an internal mobility program\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"guide-to-building-an-internal-mobility-program\">Guide to building an internal mobility program\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/internal-talent-mobility-program\/#common-challenges-with-internal-talent-mobility-programs\" title=\"Common challenges with internal talent mobility programs\" data-target-id=\"common-challenges-with-internal-talent-mobility-programs\">Common challenges with internal talent mobility programs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/internal-talent-mobility-program\/#internal-talent-mobility-best-practices\" title=\"Internal talent mobility best practices\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"internal-talent-mobility-best-practices\">Internal talent mobility best practices\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"toc__link toc-link-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/internal-talent-mobility-program\/#develop-talent-with-factorial\" title=\"Develop talent with Factorial\u00a0\" data-target-id=\"develop-talent-with-factorial\">Develop talent with Factorial\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is internal talent mobility?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A degree of turnover in a business is nothing new. However, many organizations lately are reporting <\/span><b>a substantial rise in their turnover rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/04-28-2022-gartner-says-us-total-annual-employee-turnover-will-likely-jump-by-nearly-twenty-percent-from-the-prepandemic-annual-average\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gartner predicted a 20% increase last year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And this is resulting in <\/span><b>skills gaps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as we have seen with the current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/physician-shortage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physician shortage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and impacting <\/span><b>company morale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Voluntary turnover is also <\/span><b>expensive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; US businesses spend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/247391\/fixable-problem-costs-businesses-trillion.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a trillion dollars a year to rehire employees who hand in their notice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And in many cases, this is an <\/span><b>unnecessary expense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One solution that can be very effective for reducing your voluntary turnover rate is implementing a robust <\/span><b>internal talent mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we explain what these programs are, let\u2019s start by answering the question \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is internal talent mobility?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal talent mobility is the <\/span><b>internal transfer of employees to other jobs within a company<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This might include <\/span><b>moving to other positions or projects, lateral job swaps, shadowing, or horizontal promotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>internal talent mobility program <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supports this concept and enables companies to develop an environment where employees are able to move between roles. Initiatives for this include <\/span><b>developing leadership support, promoting learning and development, improving communication, and creating a culture that supports mobility and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/talent-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>talent development<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right approach, an internal talent mobility program can <\/span><b>open up new opportunities for growth and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in terms of <\/span><b>upskilling and reskilling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This in turn can promote <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/employee-empowerment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>employee empowerment<\/b><\/a><b>, enhance the employee experience, and boost retention levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can also help organizations <\/span><b>fill crucial skills gaps and reduce their external hiring costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Guide to building an internal mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful internal talent mobility program enables managers to better understand the <\/span><b>skills, motivations, and professional needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their teams. It demonstrates to employees that you care about their growth and development, and it promotes equal opportunities for all. Ultimately, it\u2019s about understanding <\/span><b>where there are skills gaps in your organization, which employees show potential for growth, and how you can best develop this potential for the good of your business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s everything you need to do to<\/span><b> build your own internal talent mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Define the type of internal talent mobility program\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is deciding what type of internal talent mobility program you are going to implement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, there are <\/span><b>three types of internal mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Vertical mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A promotion to a higher level within the company with more responsibility. For example, a sales rep is promoted to sales manager. This is the most common form of internal mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Horizontal mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A transfer to another role or department with the same level of responsibility. Usually as a result of a career change or because an employee wants a new challenge. For example, a graphic designer transferring from the marketing department to the product design team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Functional mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A temporary transfer driven by specific business needs. This might be to work on a specific short-term project or to cover an employee on parental leave, for example.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, you should aim to include all three types in your internal talent mobility program. That way, your workforce has access to maximum opportunities to grow and develop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get management on board<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step involves getting management on board. This is important because <\/span><b>any major cultural shift needs to develop from the top down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure all your managers understand <\/span><b>what your internal talent mobility program is, why you are implementing it, and what the specific benefits of driving internal mobility are<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, remind them that <\/span><b>talent hoarding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not allowed, and they need to support the growth and development of their team members. Even if it\u2019s at the cost of losing talented employees from their department.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Audit your existing talent map<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got your managers on board, it\u2019s time to get started with the planning side of things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by <\/span><b>auditing your current talent map<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Talent mapping is a useful tool for <\/span><b>planning your short, medium, and long-term hiring needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Which positions are likely to open up in the future? Which profiles will you be looking for? What skills will you need? Essentially, this will help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. That way, you can <\/span><b>hire the right people<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get you there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is also a good opportunity to <\/span><b>review the tools and technology that you will use to support your internal talent mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do you use an <\/span><b>applicant tracking system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be adapted to internal hiring? What tools do you use for <\/span><b>performance management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? What about <\/span><b>learning and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Perform a skills gaps analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve identified what skills you need, it\u2019s time to evaluate which ones your organization already has. The best way to do this is to <\/span><b>perform a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/skills-gap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>skills gap<\/b><\/a><b> analysis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help you work out <\/span><b>which skills you need to develop and where your current L&amp;D program might be lacking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The aim is to identify employees with <\/span><b>potential for growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that you can offer them <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/upskill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>upskilling<\/b><\/a><b> and reskilling opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help you close your skills gaps and <\/span><b>prepare more employees for potential internal mobility opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Improve your learning and development programs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>An internal talent mobility program is only as effective as the learning and development program behind it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Without the right training, your employees won\u2019t be able to <\/span><b>develop and grow professionally<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And that means that when someone leaves your company, you will have no choice but to recruit their replacement externally. And this can be costly. It can also take a lot longer than filling a position internally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve defined your skills gaps and identified employees with upskilling and reskilling potential, create <\/span><b>personalized L&amp;D programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for them. With the right training, they can develop their skills and fill any gaps in your organization. Ultimately, <\/span><b>the more employees you develop through your L&amp;D programs, the more potential internal candidates you will have for future vacancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Advertise your internal vacancies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you clearly <\/span><b>advertise all your internal vacancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These vacancies should be as visible as possible. Otherwise, <\/span><b>if employees aren\u2019t aware of them, then they won\u2019t be able to apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few channels you can use for this. If you have <\/span><b>noticeboards in common areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, post hard copies of all your vacancies there. Send out <\/span><b>group emails<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whenever a vacancy opens up so that everyone, including your remote employees, has visibility. If you have an <\/span><b>intranet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, post your vacancies there too. The same goes for any other <\/span><b>communication platforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you use such as <\/span><b>Slack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you advertise your internal vacancies, the higher the chance that your internal talent mobility program will be a success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Promote your internal talent mobility program<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t stop at advertising vacancies. <\/span><b>Make sure your employees understand what your internal talent mobility program is and why you have implemented it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Explain the <\/span><b>rules and guidelines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes how they should apply and what the eligibility requirements are. Get the word out and educate them on the benefits of internal mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, <\/span><b>make sure your managers discuss internal mobility during performance appraisals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help them understand the expectations of their employees and where there might be opportunities for growth and development. Plus, these sessions are a great opportunity for employees to voice their opinions and proactively seek transfer and promotion opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Measure the success of your internal talent mobility program<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve launched your internal talent mobility program, it\u2019s important to <\/span><b>monitor progress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if it is working well. That way, you can <\/span><b>identify areas for improvement and get the most from the initiative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to do this is by <\/span><b>using data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you should track the following <\/span><b>metrics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to measure the impact of internal mobility on your business:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall employee retention and turnover rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The retention rate of external hires vs. internal transfers and promotions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee satisfaction levels, especially in relation to the program. Regular short surveys can be a great tool for collecting this feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of employees participating in the program compared to the total number of eligible employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance levels of transferred and promoted employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall improvements to workflow efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Develop a culture that supports internal talent mobility<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, make sure you <\/span><b>continuously nurture a culture that supports internal talent mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Offer training where needed and clearly <\/span><b>communicate the benefits on a regular basis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remind employees that you <\/span><b>support employee growth and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Encourage them to seek opportunities, not wait for them to be offered. And <\/span><b>promote transparency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at every level of your internal talent mobility program. Your employees need to understand that these <\/span><b>opportunities are open to all <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who are willing to put in the work to develop their skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right approach, you can develop a culture where employees see you as a <\/span><b>long-term employer who cares about their development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/templates\/employee-journey-map-template\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-94106\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/24120312\/Employee-journey-map-template-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"employee journey map template\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/24120312\/Employee-journey-map-template-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/24120312\/Employee-journey-map-template-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/24120312\/Employee-journey-map-template-1-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/24120312\/Employee-journey-map-template-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/24120312\/Employee-journey-map-template-1.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common challenges with internal talent mobility programs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest challenges that many organizations point to is <\/span><b>resistance from management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, managers can sometimes be <\/span><b>unwilling to let go of their top performers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, they prevent them from transferring to other departments or other positions. This is concerning when you consider that a 2022 report by McKinsey has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/learning-and-earning-the-bold-moves-that-change-careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highlighted the importance of internal mobility in organizations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>lack of leadership support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also be a challenge as the program can only be as effective as the people behind it. The same goes for <\/span><b>organizational culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An internal talent mobility program is only going to work if everyone is on board. Otherwise, you won\u2019t be able to create the nurturing environment you need for promoting <\/span><b>internal mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why it&#8217;s so important to <\/span><b>communicate the benefits of these programs to every level of the business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common challenge is a lack of transparency and guidelines for internal mobility. In fact, according to a study conducted by Deloitte, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/finance\/articles\/internal-mobility-finding-hidden-gems-in-your-workforce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">59% of respondents rated their organization \u201cfair\u201d or \u201cinadequate\u201d at enabling internal mobility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employees need to understand how the program works and what the rules are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, companies need to improve the methods they use to identify<\/span><b> opportunities for L&amp;D, upskilling, and reskilling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They also need to focus more on<\/span><b> performance management and collect regular employee feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The same goes for <\/span><b>advertising internal vacancies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unless there is a transparent system in place then employees won\u2019t be aware of potential opportunities for internal mobility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we saw above, you need an <strong>organized strategy<\/strong> before you can build a successful internal talent mobility program. You also need access to the right <\/span><b>technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support all these processes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Internal talent mobility best practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few<\/span><b> internal talent mobility best practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you <\/span><b>enhance your program and avoid the challenges we just mentioned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Make sure your managers understand the benefits of building an internal talent mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help them get on board with the initiative so that you can develop the right culture at every level of your organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Raise general awareness and make sure your employees understand all the rules and guidelines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Employee resources groups can be a great way to educate your workforce about your internal talent mobility program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Foster a company-wide culture of transparency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Be clear about all your internal vacancies. If an employee applies for a transfer but they are not successful, provide open and honest feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Promote lateral mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not everyone wants to climb the ladder. Some employees might be happy with the level they are at, but still want opportunities to work in another department and learn new skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Assess potential when you interview external candidates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don\u2019t just consider what they are capable of now; think about what they could be capable of in the future with the right guidance and development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Conduct regular performance reviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These sessions will help you identify upskilling and reskilling opportunities. This will enable you to determine which employees might be suitable for internal mobility. It\u2019s also important to collect regular feedback from your employees to understand their growth expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Encourage employees to take responsibility for their own development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although organizational support is vital, remind employees that they have to communicate their aspirations and drive their careers forwards, too<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Include internal mobility at every stage of the employee lifecycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes recruitment, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, learning and development, and offboarding.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use the right tools and technology to support and manage your internal talent mobility program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Develop talent with Factorial<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s finish by expanding on the last point we just made in the list of internal talent mobility best practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to use the right <\/span><b>tools and technology <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to support and manage your internal talent mobility program. The right solutions can help you <\/span><b>identify skills gaps, monitor employee performance, track L&amp;D, and manage your internal mobility application process.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Factorial\u2019s <\/span><b>applicant tracking system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ATS) can be a great way to streamline your internal application process. You can use it to create an <\/span><b>internal hiring page, post vacancies, collect internal mobility applications, and track employees at each stage of the hiring pipeline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our comprehensive HRIS includes <\/span><b>learning and development tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can use to manage your internal talent mobility program. In fact, it can help you with every aspect of L&amp;D, including <\/span><b>managing training activities, tracking individual training progress, and monitoring costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plus, you can use our <\/span><b>skills matrix<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to identify skills gaps and opportunities for mobility. And you can send out <\/span><b>follow-up surveys to collect training feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All this can help you develop a robust L&amp;D program that encourages and supports employee growth and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, our software also includes <\/span><b>tools for performance management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can help you <\/span><b>measure the impact of your L&amp;D initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on individual performance. You can keep a closer eye on employee development and identify which employees are on track for potential internal mobility opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, <\/span><b>with the right strategy and the right tools <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to support your processes, it\u2019s actually very easy to implement an internal talent mobility program that promotes employee development. That way, you can <\/span><b>enhance your employee experience, increase retention, and develop a multi-skilled workforce that takes your business to the next level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turnover rates have been rising since the pandemic. Part of this is down to inadequate compensation and increasing demands for employee well-being. However, another common reason is a lack of opportunities for growth and progression. 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