Emerging talent strategies

Building an emerging talent pipeline

Evolving markets, skills requirements, demographics and AI are reshaping the workforce. To stay competitive, you need to embrace emerging talent trends.

Cielo’s expertise in building emerging talent strategies will help you develop a sustainable talent approach. One that aligns with your business objectives and future needs. With us, you’ll create a skills-first emerging talent program that attracts, develops, and mobilizes individuals at various career entry points to fuel long-term success.

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Our emerging talent strategy framework

Your emerging talent strategy must connect to your enterprise growth goals. Our holistic approach brings together Cielo’s expertise in consulting, transformation, employer branding, digital, AI, and resourcing delivery to help you build future-ready hiring practices. We do this through:

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Discovery

Analyzing labor market trends, mapping internal and external talent supply, identifying critical workforce needs and competitive positioning

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Design

Building tailored programs that prioritize inspiring and authentic employer brands, skills first, inclusive hiring models and global, scalable early careers and emerging talent programs

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Delivery

Executing high-touch, tech-enabled candidate experiences that combine automation with human-centered recruitment

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Development

Creating strategic pathways for long-term workforce growth and retention, including up/reskilling, internal mobility, and career-switcher pipelines

Benefits of an emerging talent strategy

Growth through AI-powered talent intelligence, hyper-targeted employer branding, and global sourcing strategies for emerging talent recruitment that fuel future workforce needs.

Simplification with digitally integrated hiring frameworks and smart automation that accelerates efficiency, reduces time-to-fill, and improves the candidate experience.

Empowerment by creating inclusive, inspired global teams, equipping stakeholders with real-time analytics, and strengthening your brand as a destination employer.

Workforce wins powered by Cielo

Our programs aren’t just designed for the future; they’re delivering results today.

Check iconScaled to 3,000 campus hires and boosted conversion rates by 15% through a fully digital hiring solution for a global information technology company.

Check iconAccelerated early careers growth by 48% and improved conversion rates by 26% in just two years for a multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare organization.

Check iconDeveloped & launched an emerging talent program’s branding & marketing to fuel transformation and adaptability for a multinational aerospace and engineering company.

Check iconIgnited brand engagement with 18M+ impressions and 500+ applications through an award-worthy TikTok campaign for a global healthcare company in APAC.

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Why an emerging talent strategy is your competitive edge for a sustainable workforce

The need for skilled employees is more pressing than ever. But traditional hiring and training pathways can’t meet the growing demand. The solution: An emerging talent strategy that enables you to build, not just buy, the capabilities needed for the future.

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We’re frequently asked…

Emerging talent refers to individuals at the beginning of a new career trajectory – whether they’re just starting, switching paths, or reskilling to adapt to an evolving world of work. This includes graduates, apprentices, career changers, workforce returners, and high-potential employees positioned for critical future roles.

Early talent typically focuses on new graduates, interns, or apprentices with limited professional experience. Emerging talent is broader and more inclusive – spanning multiple career stages, backgrounds, and skill sets – and prioritizes adaptability, skills-first hiring, and long-term growth potential.

Traditional early career hiring models aren’t enough to meet future workforce demands. Organizations must build sustainable, diverse pipelines of future-ready candidates by embracing a skills-first, inclusive approach that evolves with market needs, technology advancements, and demographic shifts.

Cielo’s emerging talent strategies integrate early careers and emerging talent strategies into your broader workforce planning. We deliver market insights, employer branding, inclusive hiring models, and tech-enabled experiences to attract, develop, and retain the next generation of talent at scale.

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Realize the potential of emerging talent with Cielo by your side. Schedule a consultation with our talent experts today.

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