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When developing a total talent strategy, Stacy stated that it isn’t just about headcount, it’s about skill readiness, and I wholeheartedly agree. A skills-based approach gives organizations the agility to fill gaps today and forecast what’s needed tomorrow. When skills become the lens, planning becomes proactive, not reactive. What steps are your teams taking to anticipate tomorrow’s skills requirements? #TotalTalent #SkillsStrategy #WorkforcePlanning

Chris put it simply: if you can't explain a solution's value in 30 seconds, you probably don’t understand it. That really resonated with me. In the contingent workforce, tools should move you from A to B faster, not bury you in complexity. Our job is to create clarity for clients, suppliers and talent. But, simplifying value is harder than it looks, especially when you’re selling innovation. The next time you’re selling or securing buy-in, make sure to consider how you will define the value in 30 seconds! #CWSInsights #TalentTech #ProgramStrategy

Not having a seat at the strategic table can be scary. Instead of feeling like Harry Potter under the stairs this Halloween, Stacy shares that claiming a seat at the table has broadened perspectives and given her team a complete view of data and analytics to drive smarter decisions at PayPal. How are you turning uncertainty into influence in your programs? #workforceplanning #CWSinsights #CWleadership

Carrie shared an important reminder during our conversation: in the world of contingent work, change can happen fast and sometimes unexpectedly. I often talk to my team about being change-ready. The strongest teams build systems that can flex with what’s coming, even when they don’t know what that is. What steps are you taking to future-proof your program? #FutureOfWork #CWLeadership #AIinWorkforce

~300,000 new U.S. jobs are offshored every year. While some level of offshoring is part of how U.S. companies remain competitive, including at Horizontal, the new H-1B fees risk accelerating the shift of high-skill jobs overseas, at the expense of innovation, growth and opportunities for U.S. workers here at home. I’ve outlined the numbers, industries and risks behind this shift, plus why balance is critical for the future of U.S. innovation.