In today’s fast-paced business world, waiting for a role to arise before searching for talent is a losing strategy. The companies winning the talent game aren’t just filling roles—they’re building strong, proactive pipelines of exceptional talent, both locally and globally. That’s where strategic talent mapping comes in.
Is Your Hiring Strategy Keeping Up?
If your company still relies on reactive hiring—posting a job and hoping the right candidates apply—you could miss out on somebody special. Not all talent that is right for you is actively looking for a role, so do not apply to the job ad you’ve placed.
Instead, forward-thinking businesses are mapping the talent landscape ahead of time. Our experienced Legal Recruiter, Adi Stenier, confirms that “From doing a Talent Mapping, clients won’t just fill positions faster; it ensures they’re hiring the right talent to drive long-term success with more significant impact “.
The Real Power of Talent Mapping
Talent Mapping isn’t just about sourcing—it’s a data-driven strategy that helps you make smarter hiring decisions. By understanding where talent is moving, why they’re moving, and what attracts them to new opportunities, businesses can position themselves ahead of competitors. When you have a clear view of talent trends, you can:
✔ Understand your brand perception—How do top candidates view your company?
✔ Track talent movement—Which industries, companies, or roles are experiencing high turnover, and where can you attract key players?
✔ Be hiring-ready—Have a pipeline of pre-vetted candidates for critical roles before you need them.
✔ Benchmark salaries & skills—Ensure you’re offering competitive packages to attract top talent.
This approach works: Companies that invest in proactive hiring reduce their time-to-fill by 40% and their hiring costs by 30% (LinkedIn Global Talent Trends 2024).
Why Work With Us As Your Specialists?
Building a Talent Map is not just about identifying talent—it’s about having immediate access to high-quality, pre-screened candidates who align with your business needs. Partnering with our specialist team in your industry gives you an edge by:
Accessing a Curated Talent Network – Our database is filled with top professionals, saving you time and ensuring that candidates are not only a skills match but also align with your company’s culture, personality, and long-term career goals. This allows for a smooth candidate engagement process, setting both parties up for success from the start.
Faster, more strategic hiring – Instead of scrambling when a role opens up, you can engage with specific talent who are already on our radar.
Confidential and competitive hiring – We help you discreetly identify and approach talent, even those who aren’t actively looking
How REDi Holbourne Group Gives You the Advantage
We specialise in talent mapping and working with our clients for them to recognise the immense value of a proactive and more in-depth approach is hugely advantageous like Nando’s, who shared their experience with us:
“Partnering with The REDi Holbourne Group for executive talent mapping and placements was a game-changer. Their proactive approach, industry insights, and seamless process made all the difference. We now have a strong talent pipeline that gives us a real competitive edge.”
Let’s Build Your Talent Pipeline Today – Get in touch with jacquim@redirecruitment.co.za