talent-pool

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When we say 'talent-pool,' we're referring to a group of people an organization keeps tabs on because they have the skills, knowledge, or abilities that could be useful for future jobs or projects. It's like having a team on the bench ready to play when needed.

Examples in Different Contexts

In a tech company, the HR manager might note, 'We’ve been nurturing our talent-pool of software developers through internships and workshops, preparing them for future roles in our company.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We are aiming to increase the diversity in our team. Do we have any potential candidates identified in our search?

Response:

We have a strong talent-pool filled with diverse candidates. I will pull up a list of the individuals for us to consider.

Tech

Scenario:

We need to hire some AI experts for our new project. How strong is our database on this front?

Response:

Yes, our talent-pool includes a number of AI specialists. We have had them on our radar for potential future projects.