Build internal talent for resilience and future needs; hire when gaps are urgent.

Most organisations get talent through a mix of internal development (“build”) and external hiring (“buy”), but often without a deliberate strategy.

The words “Learning and Development” often blur into a single idea, but learning happens constantly and organically, while structured Learning exists for specific purposes.

Are you a talent hoarder? The pros and cons of keeping overqualified employees, building flexible talent pipelines, and planning for future capability needs.

Build vs. Buy Talent: What HR Needs to Know

The 70-20-10 Learning Model.