Podcast 226: Closing skill gaps from within: the case for internal mobility

Podcast 226: Closing skill gaps from within: the case for internal mobility

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January 21, 2026 · 32 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of internal mobility in addressing skill gaps and employee retention in organizations.

In a tight labour market and amid rapid skills change, organisations face growing pressure to retain critical capability and reduce reliance on external hiring. Yet many employees still can’t see a future inside their organisation, and unclear progression continues to drive attrition. Could strengthening routes for internal mobility provide the strategic response needed to address these challenges?   Join Nigel Cassidy and this month’s guests — Laura Ibbotson, Interim Head of HR at The Green Spark Group; and Sarah Lardner, Director of Business Innovation & Senior Reward Principal at Innecto Reward Consulting.  In this episode we explore:  Why has internal mobility become such a critical issue for organisations today, particularly in the context of skills disruption, retention pressures and changing expectations of progression?    What does effective internal mobility look like in practice, and what organisational, cultural or managerial barriers most often prevent it from working well?    How can stronger internal mobility deliver meaningful business outcomes and what role do people…

People in this episode

Host: Nigel Cassidy

Guests: Laura Ibbotson, Sarah Lardner

Topics covered

  • internal mobility
  • skills disruption
  • employee retention
  • career progression
  • organisational culture

Keywords

  • internal mobility
  • skills change
  • employee attrition
  • career development
  • HR strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Green Spark Group, Innecto Reward Consulting

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