Upgrading Skills in a Downturn

Now is the time to be hiring.  Might sound a little strange, but given the global downturn there is an abundance of talent out there - and these conditions will continue for a while yet.

I often use the term 'trawling for talent'.  Given the prevalence of online search engines this is a relatively easy and cheap exercise in this day in age.  Look at the talent pool you have and just test how easy it might be to upgrade.

Those businesses that survive the downturn will come out much stronger.  And that strength will be led by the ability to develop talent.