How to build a future-ready talent development strategy | HR insights from Bentley Motors and SAP India

⭕ Q&A with Bentley Motors

How does Certified UK Top Employer, Bentley Motors, stay ahead in a fast-changing world of work? In our latest Q&A with Nicola Johnson and Danny Silcock, we explore what makes Bentley Motors a Top Employer. From AI-powered recruitment to leadership programmes as bespoke as their cars, discover how they’re building a workplace fit for the future.

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⭕ Engage, upskill and reskill for a future-ready workforce

💡 How to Build a Future-Ready Talent Development Strategy

With disruption from AI, hybrid work, and fast-changing market demands, HR leaders must rethink how they develop talent. Traditional approaches no longer meet the needs of a workforce in flux. Here's how to reset your talent strategy for lasting impact:

1. Start with a Skills Audit

Map current capabilities against future needs. Use workforce analytics to identify gaps - not just in technical skills, but also in soft skills and leadership readiness.

2. Prioritise High-Impact Roles & Skills

You don’t need to reskill everyone at once. Focus on the roles that are most critical to business transformation and the skills that will future-proof your teams.

3. Equip Managers to Champion Development

Train managers to have meaningful development conversations, assign stretch projects, and mentor with purpose. Manager buy-in makes or breaks your strategy.

4. Embed Learning into Daily Work

Go beyond one-off training. Use AI-powered learning platforms, internal gigs, and cross-functional projects to help employees apply skills in real time.

5. Track What Matters

Measure success through engagement, mobility, skills gained and ultimately, business outcomes. Use data to refine and scale what works.

A strategic talent development plan doesn’t just upskill employees. It strengthens culture, improves agility, and fuels innovation. Is your organisation ready for what’s next?

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⭕ New Podcast Episode! From Listening to Action: Building a Resilient, Future-Ready Workforce

In this episode of the Top Employers APAC Podcast, we dive into how organisations are building future-ready workforces in an ever-evolving world of work. Our special guest, Shweta Mohanty, Head of HR at SAP India, shares insights on:

✅ Empowering employees with AI skills

✅ Leading skills-based transformations

✅ Building resilience across a multigenerational workforce

✅ The role of employee listening in driving change

Shweta also talks about SAP India's journey towards continuous improvement and what it really takes to bring out the best in every employee. 🎧 Tune in to hear how organisations can combine empathy, accountability, and vision to create a truly future-focused workplace.

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