In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Cary Sparrow about how companies can win the war for talent using new sources of labour market intelligence. Cary Sparrow shares that he was previously a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, and he has carried the leadership and accountability lessons he learned in the military throughout his career. He now runs a company called Wagescape that collects and provides data on the labour market to help individuals and organisations make more informed decisions. Key Takeaways
In today's episode Judith Germain speaks to Cary Sparrow about how companies can win the war for talent using new sources of labour market intelligence. Cary Sparrow shares that he was previously a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, and he has carried the leadership and accountability lessons he learned in the military throughout his career.
He now runs a company called Wagescape that collects and provides data on the labour market to help individuals and organisations make more informed decisions.
Key Takeaways
- The "war for talent" now focuses on both attraction and retention, with companies competing locally and using precise data-driven approaches
- New labour market intelligence tools provide granular insights on wages, skills, and hiring trends, enabling better talent decisions
- AI is impacting job seeking and recruiting, but requires caution due to potential inaccuracies in generated information
In this conversation, cautions that while AI can provide quick answers, those answers are often inaccurate when it comes to the labor market. He emphasises the importance of doing thorough research and building relationships, rather than relying solely on AI-powered tools that can generate misleading information.
You can find out more about our guest and today's episode in this Maverick Paradox Magazine article here.
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