Talent Mapping

Talent mapping is the process of comparing the skills and capabilities a business has today with the roles and expertise it expects to need in the future.

Employers can use talent mapping to identify strong internal candidates, succession gaps, development needs, and positions that may require external recruiting. It connects workforce planning with hiring and employee development instead of treating each opening as a one-off need. A useful talent map should be based on real role requirements and updated as the business changes.