Mar 06 2025 58 mins
In this conversation, Connor and Martin Thomas delve into the concept of total talent and workforce strategy, exploring Martin's extensive background in talent acquisition and the importance of military veterans in the workforce. They discuss the challenges organizations face in implementing total workforce solutions, the distinction between total talent and total workforce, and the critical role of strategic workforce planning. The conversation also highlights global demographic trends and the future of talent availability, emphasizing the need for organizations to adapt their strategies to meet evolving workforce demands. In this conversation, Martin discusses the importance of collaboration between HR and procurement in talent acquisition, the evolving role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and staffing agencies, and the cyclical nature of the job market. He addresses the current challenges in talent acquisition, the impact of AI on jobs, and the dynamics of remote work. Martin emphasizes the need for organizations to unlock internal talent potential and adapt to changing workforce demands, while also sharing insights on the future of work.
Takeaways
- Martin Thomas is a pioneer in total talent strategy.
- Military veterans possess valuable skills for the workforce.
- Organizations should consider veterans as a talent pool.
- Total workforce strategy involves thinking beyond traditional hiring.
- Strategic workforce planning is critical for success.
- Talent intelligence helps organizations understand workforce needs.
- Demographic trends impact talent availability in Western markets.
- Emerging markets like Nigeria will shape future talent pools.
- Automation and outsourcing are key to workforce strategy.
- Internal talent is often overlooked but crucial for success. Get HR and procurement talking together.
- Talent acquisition needs to engage with hiring managers.
- Consider partnerships for recruitment.
- TA has been at the receiving end of cost cuts.
- The Great Resignation never happened.
- AI will change jobs, not eliminate them.
- Flexibility is key in remote work.
- Trust your people to do the work.
- AI is a useful tool in the future of work.
- Connect with me on LinkedIn for insights.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Total Talent and Martin's Background
03:46 The Value of Military Veterans in the Workforce
09:54 Challenges in Workforce Strategy and Total Talent Solutions
14:03 Understanding Total Workforce vs. Total Talent
20:05 Strategic Workforce Planning and Demand Management
26:14 Exploring Global Talent Availability and Future Trends
28:19 Bridging HR and Procurement for Talent Acquisition
31:04 The Evolving Role of MSPs and Staffing
35:03 Navigating Cycles in Talent Acquisition
39:14 The Great Freeze: Job Market Dynamics
44:24 Unlocking Internal Talent Potential
46:49 AI's Impact on the Future of Work
52:38 Remote Work: Balancing Flexibility and Productivity
55:53 Predictions for the Future of Work
Connect with Martin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmlt/