Upskilling & mobility | Quiet Hiring: Managing your global skills strategy

2024 is set to be another turbulent year as companies continue to face complex macroeconomic and industry pressures. We’ve already seen several businesses announcing layoffs, and understandably, employees are worried about what this means for them. 

With these changes in hiring, there are also new opportunities for employees. Not only are global employers keen to tap into the talent pool impacted by layoffs, but data from Deel’s Global Hiring report shows that the hiring of UK talent by international companies increased by nearly 10% last year. But, with the acceleration of AI and a renewed focus on sustainability targets, businesses will be under more pressure to rethink outdated hiring practices and look for the right skills in new places. 

Last year, quiet hiring - acquiring new skills without increasing headcount - was placed #1 in Gartner’s workplace trends predictions. Why? Because a focus on upskilling and internal talent mobility ensures that employees are fulfilled while meeting evolving organisational needs.

It’s, therefore, unsurprising that this trend hasn’t disappeared and remains relevant today. Its ongoing prevalence signals to critical themes and trends global businesses should consider when managing their organisations global skills strategy.