Begin the year 2025 as a Global Talent of Peloton WorkReady! The global employment landscape is continuously and rapidly advancing with two key factors in the workforce – culture and technology. First, culture encompasses creating an inclusive work environment that is purpose-driven. Talents now prioritize working in an environment that holds the same values as their own as they navigate through their careers. Second, technology in this digital age pushes companies to integrate advancements in technology, especially with the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As aspiring Global Talents, are you equipped to face these new trends? With the increasing mobility of the workforce, are you ready to shift your mindset towards innovation that will shape the future of your career?
The Migration Agency (2024) identifies five trends on the future of global employment. These are culture and technology as key drivers to future success, employer branding as a critical factor in recruitment, glocal perspective, new-world compliance challenges of mobility, and the growing number of Gen Z in the workplace. Aside from culture and technology, employers now see employer branding as a strategic priority, where positive branding attracts and retains top talents. Another crucial trend is implementing a “glocal” approach. This approach balances the global and local market distinctions, and deviates from the one-size-fits-all perspective. This allows companies to improve their workforce adaptability, to become responsive to both global and local challenges, and to maximize their resources towards a higher operational efficiency.
Aside from these, remote work and the presence of global teams continue to increase. This change creates several challenges and risks in terms of expanding compliantly. Companies have to make sure that recruitment and hiring processes follow country-specific laws and policies. Lastly, an increase of Generation Z (Gen Z) in the workforce is projected by this year. As millennials begin to take management roles, Gen Z will start their professional journeys.
With the shift of globalization, international talent recruitment at Peloton WorkReady advances. Recognizing the changing landscape of global employment, Peloton upskills and retrains global talents and matches them with opportunities that offer a positive workplace and inclusive culture and environment. Moreover, Peloton offers a streamlined and compliant recruitment and hiring approach, adhering to all local and global regulations. This ensures that global talents are well-prepared and supported throughout their job search and relocation process.
Now, the real question is, what does it take to be a global talent? Being a global talent is no easy feat. According to Abraham (2024), top skills that employers look for this year include digital and technological literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving, emotional intelligence, adaptability and flexibility, leadership and people management, communication and collaboration, creativity and innovation, sustainability and social responsibility, and lifelong learning and growth mindset. This may seem a lot to take in, so let’s narrow down to the top 5 skills that will keep you at a competitive advantage. Dixon (2025) stated that the Top 5 skills are:
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Critical thinking and Problem Solving
Employers value talents that can evaluate information and come up with data-driven decisions that translate these information into solutions. In a rapidly advancing world, unforeseen events and unexpected risks should be addressed appropriately, practically, and effectively. In crucial situations, it is also important to have the skill to innovate and come up with creative solutions.
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Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Skills
The human element remains pivotal. The ability to build positive working relationships and to communicate and respond to emotions as good team players are key elements that employers see as important.
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Adaptability and Flexibility
Doors are being opened for remote work set-up, and global teams are being introduced in various fields. Global talents should be equipped and upskilled to take on these changes as they advance in their respective careers.
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Leadership
In the long run, leadership skills can help you grow professionally and will open new opportunities. Global talents with leadership skills can be sources of inspiration and motivation in the workplace.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Proficiency
Regardless of your field of work, Artificial Intelligence is or will soon be part of the industry. Thus, it is timely and important to understand its advantages and limitations. Be aware of its risks, and learn how to navigate this advancement.
Peloton WorkReady fully understands these intricate needs. With its holistic staffing approach, these top skills are within reach through proper training, upskilling, and retooling. This aligns with the global emphasis on adaptability, technological proficiency, and cross-cultural competence, ensuring that both clients and global talents achieve success in the global landscape. By prioritizing these qualities and staying up-to-date with industry and workforce mobility trends, Peloton WorkReady effectively prepares global talents to meet the demands of the global market in 2025 and beyond.
Reference
The Migration Agency. (2021, November 25). Top 5 future global employment trends.
