Shape your future success with our talent mapping services
Companies that take a more proactive approach to talent acquisition tend to lead the way. In a hugely competitive global landscape, talent mapping can put you one step ahead.
Our talent mapping solution enables clients to understand where potential leadership talent is employed and located and provides a comprehensive analysis of how their organisational capabilities compare to others in the sector, as well as broader associated markets where early adoption is common.
We recognise that clients aren’t always ready to make an appointment but may want to understand the quality and capability of senior talent outside of their organisation. This exercise can be used to not only identify the key individuals but also provide insight in areas such as compensation and benefits, organisational design and reporting lines, DE&I, strategic focus, channels to market, and potential M&A activity.
We aim to provide real time data that supports and/or provokes our clients thinking, helping to shape future success.
Key Benefits of Talent Mapping Include:
Succession planning
Reduction of time to hire
Support for DE & I strategies
Garnering market intelligence
Access to untapped talent pools
Competitor organisation insight
Pay and benefits insight
Promoting employer brand perception
The Process
Talent mapping can be as broad or as targeted as you need depending on your business objectives. This can range from an initial information gathering exercise to help gain a competitive advantage to making multiple hires over a sustained period of time.
Projects are typically conducted over 3-12 months with agreed checkpoints along the way, supported by real-time data reports and weekly communication with our consultants to help guide and shape future success.
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Talent Mapping Steps
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Identification of key individuals by sector, geography or function
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02
Gathering of specific data and insights, for example, company structures, reporting lines and strategy
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Visibility of competitor remuneration packages such as AVP, LTIPs and retention bonuses
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04
Potential M&A activity
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05
Identification of globally mobile executives
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06
Improved employer brand penetration and recognition
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07
Benchmarking internal talent
Testimonials
We have been proud partners with HW for many years, a mutual relationship based on great delivery and deep trust.
David Haines – Global Talent Director, Mars Inc.
My experience with HWG has been beyond positive – very clear communication, amazing responsiveness and executional excellence through the process. Great clarity on status and next steps at any time. Couldn’t be happier with the way the communication went even though there was significant ambiguity – have always felt very well informed as to where we are, respected as an individual and most importantly well taken care of.
Eliza Simeonoval – Global VP Supply Chain, Mars Petcare
HW is not just an expert search partner, they are true business partner, bringing market insights and ongoing support following the placement. I have appreciated their trust, agility, and ability to connect to our culture to get the best fit for our organization.
Cheryl DeSantis – Chief People Officer, National Veterinary Associates
I have worked closely with the HW team for over five years on many difficult search assignments. They are a true business partner, focused on delivering quality outcomes at pace. HW are rigorous in approach, always engaging in direct and constructive dialogue and consistently following through and delivering against commitments. They are willing, capable and energized to take on more complex assignments that often require extensive market research and due diligence, whilst often working through ambiguity on the client side.
Malcolm Armstrong – Global VP P&O Mars Pet Nutrition
Working with HW has been a true partnership to find, narrow down and appoint talented, driven candidates for some of our most exciting roles at Mars. Despite some really tough briefs they have pushed through smiling and always come up trumps. A pleasure to work with and a true partner.
Cathryn Sleight – Chief Growth Officer, Mars Wrigley
Recently when searching for my next senior role, I had the pleasure of working with HW. From the start of the process they were incredibly professional, ensuring that I was right for the role and the role was right for me. They kept in close touch throughout the process and were always on hand to answer questions or just to chat around where we were at any stage. This was my first interaction with HW and it won’t be the last given their professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to both myself and my new employer. They were also incredibly down to earth. A great job well done!
Ian Bryson – Managing Director, Lincoln & York
I have worked with HW not only because of their people, search methodology and reach but the two areas where I think they are really different. Firstly, they truly listen. They take the time to understand your business strategy and people requirements and then they forensically select against these. Secondly, they take this strategic understanding and use this to really sell your business, giving access to exceptional candidates. They are thorough, supportive, flexible and overall great value and fun to work with. I would highly recommend and still use them today!
Stuart Price – Chief People Officer, Zenith
HW Global are a great talent partner. The team have worked with us on numerous senior executive commercial leadership roles. I have valued their approach to shaping a quality brief that holds the right tension between our needs and the industry realities, leveraging the quality insights they provide and the quality of the search process where they have an impressive reach, high trust with candidates and a philosophy of accountability and working together, to land the right business solution.
Oli Morton – General Manager North America, Kellanova
The HW team are a pleasure to work with: well informed, well connected and professional. I felt there was a personal approach to the search process and I was well supported for all conversations and interviews with my future employer. I wouldn’t hesitate working with HW again and am very grateful for the service I received.
