Sam Joukhadar on: How SEB scaled their talent internally and increased their fill rate by 8%

In the face of a talent shortage, an AI revolution, and tightening budgets, talent acquisition leaders face a new challenge: How to prove the value of talent to their businesses.

One area that’s gaining attention is internal mobility, where talent acquisition and talent management are no longer seen as separate functions. As companies approach talent more holistically, is it time to redefine how we view talent?

On this episode of How We Hire, we spoke to Sam Joukhadar, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SEB. Sam recently spearheaded a highly successful internal mobility initiative that saw SEB’s fill rate jump from 20% to 28%. Sam shares his strategy for coping with the significant challenges around internal mobility and offers advice on how TA leaders can prove the value of their teams and win.

Key takeaways

• Why internal mobility matters and how to include it in your talent strategy
• How to get buy-in from stakeholders and managers and turn internal mobility into an accepted process
• Step-by-step formula to shaping your own internal recruitment process