As economic shifts and AI disruption continue to reshape the workforce, many HR teams face a critical challenge: aligning talent with evolving business needs while avoiding layoffs and talent loss. SHL, a global leader in talent insights, has responded with the launch of its Talent Mobility Solution a data-driven platform that empowers organizations to redeploy talent, bridge skill gaps, and drive internal mobility at scale.
Combining over four decades of behavioral science with cutting-edge AI and predictive analytics, SHL’s platform equips HR leaders with a full, actionable view of workforce capabilities. The result? Faster, smarter, and more strategic workforce planning.
Features and Capabilities of SHL Talent Mobility
1. A Data-Backed Shift in Career Mobility Strategy
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Enables proactive redeployment, avoiding the need for layoffs.
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Replaces outdated, manual talent development processes with AI-powered automation.
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Delivers a real-time, science-backed understanding of workforce skills and readiness.
2. Global Skills Assessment in Just 15 Minutes
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Measures 96 behavioral skills through fast, validated assessments.
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Builds comprehensive employee skill profiles for precise redeployment or development planning.
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Designed for enterprise scalability and quick execution.
3. Custom and Pre-Built Role Profiles
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Access 600+ O*Net-validated roles, or build custom profiles based on business needs.
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Align job roles to actual skill demands, not just titles or static descriptions.
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Supports project-based work and cross-functional role transitions.
4. Smart Matching and Predictive Reskilling
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Uses AI to match employees to internal opportunities where their skills are most relevant.
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Predicts learning capacity, identifying who can be reskilled for future roles.
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Prioritizes employees with high potential for skill growth and role adaptability.
5. Actionable, Personalized Skills Reports
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Provides employees with tailored insights into their strengths and development areas.
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Offers career guidance based on data—not guesswork.
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Increases employee engagement and ownership of career progression.
6. Real-Time Workforce Analytics
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Visualize workforce strengths, gaps, and growth areas.
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Gain insights into talent readiness for transformation and business pivots.
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Support data-driven decision-making in workforce planning and talent strategy.
7. Seamless HR System Integration
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Connects with existing HRIS and talent systems.
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Enhances internal mobility processes without disrupting current infrastructure.
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Provides a single source of truth for skill and talent data.
The Strategic Advantage of AI-Driven Internal Mobility
SHL’s Talent Mobility platform transforms internal mobility from a reactive process into a strategic business advantage. According to Josh Bersin, a global HR analyst, “Organizations need more than downsizing strategies—they need redeployment strategies.” SHL’s solution delivers just that, with assessments grounded in the SHL Universal Competency Framework, one of the world’s most job-validated models.
This approach turns workforce challenges into growth opportunities by helping organizations maximize existing talent before turning to external hiring—saving costs and accelerating time to impact.
Industry Validation and Business Impact
Leading enterprises across sectors like finance, consulting, and consumer goods are already leveraging SHL’s Talent Mobility Solution to:
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Cut external hiring costs.
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Improve talent retention.
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Build a more engaged and future-ready workforce.
A skills leader at Coca-Cola HBC reinforced the platform’s value:
“Without objective skills data, workforce decisions are made in the dark. We need visibility into true capabilities to make smarter, strategic moves.”
The SHL Talent Mobility Solution redefines how companies manage internal talent by turning traditional workforce planning into a predictive, data-driven, and employee-centric process. As skill demands shift rapidly, HR leaders who embrace this model can redeploy talent efficiently, upskill for tomorrow’s needs, and build a workforce that’s agile, resilient, and ready for the future.
By offering a comprehensive view of skill data, smart matching, and AI-led analytics, SHL equips organizations with the tools they need to retain talent, reduce turnover, and optimize performance—all while enhancing the employee experience.
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