Edie Goldberg, a future of work expert and author, discusses the concept of talent marketplaces and the importance of skills-based hiring. She explains how talent marketplaces can create equal opportunities for employees based on their skills, rather than their connections. Goldberg emphasizes the need for companies to implement systems and processes that facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion. She also highlights the value of skills assessments and the untapped potential in talent pools. Goldberg advocates for a shift away from traditional job descriptions and towards a focus on skills and adaptability. In this conversation, Edie Goldberg and Bob Pulver discuss the importance of expanding the talent pool and breaking down traditional work structures to enhance the employee experience. They explore the challenges of implementing an internal talent marketplace and the ownership of talent acquisition and contingent labor. They also discuss the need for organizations to develop a holistic talent ecosystem strategy and the role of AI in elevating AIQ (AI Quotient). They emphasize the importance of being curious, experimenting with AI tools, and using AI to improve decision-making and remove administrative tasks. In this episode, we look at talent marketplaces, skills-based hiring, equal opportunities, diversity, equity, inclusion, skills assessments, talent pools, adaptability, talent acquisition, contingent labor, AIQ, AI tools, and decision-making. Key Takeaways Talent marketplaces create equal opportunities for employees based on their skills, rather than their connections. Companies need to implement systems and processes that facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Skills assessments and talent assessments should carry significant weight in hiring and talent management. There is untapped potential in talent pools, and skills-based hiring can help access a broader and more diverse pool of talent. Traditional job descriptions should be replaced with a focus on skills and adaptability. To address talent shortages, companies need to cast a wider net and gain access to a broader pool of talent. Breaking down traditional work structures and expanding the talent pool can enhance the employee experience and improve culture. Ownership of the internal talent marketplace is a challenge, with talent acquisition, talent management, and other departments involved. Companies should develop a holistic talent ecosystem strategy and work together to manage the entire talent ecosystem. Elevating AIQ involves being curious, experimenting with AI tools, and using AI to improve decision-making and remove administrative tasks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Edie Goldberg's Background 02:43 The Inspiration for 'Inside Gig' and the Concept of Talent Marketplaces 09:08 The Challenges of Implementing Talent Marketplaces 12:24 Skills-First Hiring and the Importance of Assessments 21:07 Talent Marketplaces as Equal Opportunity Platforms 23:32 Skills-Based Hiring and Accessing a Broader Talent Pool 25:23 Shifting Focus from Job Descriptions to Skills and Adaptability 30:00 Developing a Holistic Talent Ecosystem Strategy 41:00 Being Curious and Experimenting with AI Tools E.L. Goldberg & Associates: https://www.elgoldberg.com/ The Inside Gig: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Gig-Boundaries-Unleashes-Organizational/dp/1928055605 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices