Transforming Talent Mobility in CPG with TalentGuard

Rapid Growth: Internal Position Fills Soar from 8% to 39%

Transforming Talent Mobility in CPG Industry with TalentGuard

In the competitive landscape of the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, efficient talent mobility is crucial for maintaining a dynamic and agile workforce. Leveraging TalentGuard’s innovative platform, one CPG company has achieved remarkable success, increasing the percentage of internal positions filled by employees from 8% to an impressive 39%.

The Challenge

The CPG industry is characterized by rapid market changes, evolving consumer preferences, and intense competition. To stay ahead, companies must ensure that they have the right talent in the right positions at the right time. However, many CPG companies struggle with internal mobility due to a lack of visibility into employee skills and career aspirations, coupled with inefficient processes for matching internal candidates to open roles.

The Solution

TalentGuard’s platform provided a comprehensive solution to these challenges. By utilizing TalentGuard’s Workforce Intelligence Platform, the CPG company was able to:

  • Skill Mapping and Role Alignment: Automatically generate skill-based roles tailored to the specific needs of the business. This ensured that job descriptions were precise and aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
  • Employee Skill Assessment: Implement an advanced skill assessment framework that identified the existing skills within the workforce and highlighted potential areas for development.
  • Career Pathing and Development: Offer employees clear career progression paths, supported by personalized development plans. This increased employee engagement and motivation to pursue internal opportunities.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize TalentGuard IRS Studio for data warehousing and role calibration. This provided HR leaders with actionable insights into talent trends and helped in making informed decisions regarding talent deployment and succession planning.

The Impact

The implementation of TalentGuard’s platform led to a significant transformation in the company’s talent mobility strategy. Key outcomes included:

  • Increased Internal Mobility: The percentage of internal positions filled by existing employees surged from 8% to 39%. This not only reduced recruitment costs but also accelerated the time-to-fill critical roles.
  • Enhanced Employee Engagement: Employees felt more valued and saw a clear path for career advancement within the company, leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and retention.
  • Improved Organizational Agility: With the right talent in the right positions, the company was better equipped to respond to market changes and innovate rapidly.
  • Optimized Talent Utilization: The company was able to maximize the potential of its workforce, ensuring that employees’ skills were effectively utilized and developed.

This case study highlights how TalentGuard’s platform can revolutionize talent mobility within the CPG industry. By embracing cutting-edge AI technology and data-driven insights, companies can unlock the full potential of their workforce, driving both organizational success and employee satisfaction. TalentGuard’s platform is not just a tool for HR—it is a strategic enabler for business growth and competitiveness in the ever-evolving CPG market.

About The Retailer

The CPG company is a globally recognized brand with nearly $10 billion in revenue and more than 20,000 employees. We invite you to explore how we we can help you transforming talent mobility in CPG. Please request a demo.

TalentGuard created a compelling career pathing program that makes it clear to our employees how they can grow their career internally, what skills need to be developed and how long it takes a typical employee to progress from role-to-role.
Senior Director of People Development