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

A CEO in a fast-growing startup could say, 'Building a robust talent-pool is crucial for our scalability, ensuring we have access to top talent when we need to expand our team.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

There seems to be a shortage of 3D animators in our team. Any leads on individuals with such skills?

Response:

Our talent-pool does include a few 3D animators with impressive portfolios. We could reach out to them for potential opportunities.

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.