LinkedIn has announced the introduction of innovative learning and hiring tools designed to foster internal mobility within organizations. These tools, unveiled on March 6, are set to enhance the way employees connect with internal job opportunities and develop the requisite skills for these roles.
On the hiring front, LinkedIn Jobs now allows employees to receive notifications about new internal positions and express their interest directly through the platform. This information is seamlessly integrated into LinkedIn Recruiter, enabling hiring teams to promptly identify and assess internal candidates showing interest in these opportunities.
In parallel, LinkedIn Learning has been updated to include features that assist employees in identifying internal roles, understanding the essential skills for these positions, and finding relevant courses to acquire or sharpen these skills. Jill Raines, LinkedIn’s Director of Product Management, expressed enthusiasm about the global rollout of these features to customers utilizing LinkedIn’s hiring and learning products.
A standout innovation is the Next Role Explorer, a dynamic tool designed to visualize career paths within an organization. It suggests potential next roles based on employees’ current titles and career aspirations, providing customizable role guides that detail the skills necessary for success in these positions. Subsequently, employees can access personalized learning plans to focus on developing critical hard and soft skills aimed at career advancement.
Raines highlighted the importance of these tools in the context of AI and rapidly evolving job landscapes, emphasizing their role in aligning skill development with organizational needs. These initiatives are part of LinkedIn’s broader strategy to encourage internal mobility, which the company views as essential to a comprehensive hiring approach. In 2022, LinkedIn introduced features to spotlight internal candidates and jobs, along with tools for employees to set career objectives and evaluate their skills.
Despite the proven benefits of internal hiring—such as cost savings, improved retention, better company culture, and faster hiring times—its prevalence has seen a decline after a surge in 2020. The Josh Bersin Co.’s analysis underscores the need for a culture that supports internal movement to navigate the current job market effectively. LinkedIn’s latest tools represent a significant step toward realizing this goal, offering both employees and organizations the resources to facilitate internal career growth and development.
