How Can HR Move from Reactive Hiring to Predictive Talent Planning

How Can HR Move from Reactive Hiring to Predictive Talent Planning

May 28, 2026 · 31 min

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Vikas Singh Baghel discusses how HR can transition from reactive hiring to predictive talent planning using data and proactive strategies.

In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast , Vikas Singh Baghel, Associate Director, HR at HCLTech , shares thoughtful insights on how HR can move from reactive hiring to predictive talent planning. The conversation explores how workforce data, skills intelligence, business alignment, and proactive talent strategies can help organizations identify future talent needs before gaps become urgent. It also highlights how HR can strengthen internal mobility, build future-ready talent pipelines, support smarter workforce decisions, and create a more agile approach to hiring in a rapidly evolving business environment.

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