Phenom

"A lot of teams are doing something with skills, but they don’t always know about each other." — Lucas Wantanbe In his work with companies tackling skills-based strategies, Lucas reveals a common pattern: multiple teams experimenting in silos. The solution? Connect the dots. Share what works—and what doesn’t.

There are lots of fun and rewarding things about my job but one of them is seeing our vendor relationships become true partnerships 🤝 Since I started at United Airlines in January 2023, we have been implementing and adopting Phenom. If you have every been involved in any HR tech implementation, you know it’s a journey with lots of twists and turns. But done right, you come out with a good product and even better relationships. If you are in the midst of a crazy implementation (bc let’s be honest, they are all crazy), I’ve found that the best piece of advice is to grow and leverage those relationships and make that move from vendor to partner. I’m super proud of the partnership we’ve built with our Phenom team over the last 2+ years… and I was honored to be one of the first clients to received a coveted sticker of their new mascot, Phrancis. One of my core values is fun and that fun and hard work are not mutually exclusive. So I was super excited to see an an envelope address from said Phrancis! (Who doesn’t love a fun mascot AND a good laptop sticker?!) Cheers to more United x Phenom success! PS - Thanks, Devin Foster for bringing the fun!

Phrancis has captured hearts everywhere, so much so that we're ready for round two of "Where in the World is Phrancis"! Let us know in the comments where you'd like to see Phrancis next, and we'll share the results with you next week!

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"If an organization doesn’t focus on skills today, they’ve already lost the game." Lucas Watanabe of Deloitte explains why there’s no better time to invest in skills than now — and how relying on traditional talent processes is like driving while staring in the rearview mirror. Watch the clip to hear why skills-first thinking is mission-critical in today’s fast-changing world.

On this episode of TXL, Deloitte’s Lucas Watanabe demystifies what it means to become a skills-based organization — and why now is the moment to invest in the shift. With nearly two decades of experience helping enterprises navigate human capital transformation, Lucas offers clear, actionable insights into how organizations can use skills to connect learning, talent mobility, and workforce development. From building internal buy-in to avoiding the trap of overengineering a skills infrastructure, join us for practical steps companies can take to launch, test, and evolve their skills strategy — no matter where they are in the journey. Get notified for all upcoming TXL episodes here: https://lnkd.in/ehrrkj92

🔍 Screening candidates doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Our latest guide breaks down how to structure an effective candidate screening process — one that’s fast, fair, and rooted in skills. 👉 Discover key steps, questions to ask, and how to avoid costly hiring mistakes: https://okt.to/8pPb2r

Cliff Jurkiewicz joined the HRTech Talk Podcast to discuss the growing demand for AI in HR and talent management and what an AI-driven HR landscape would look like in the future. Listen in: https://okt.to/D3ATGh

63% of employees leave due to lack of advancement opportunities. Don't lose your talent. Phenom Talent Marketplace delivers: 📊 Personalized career pathways based on skills 🤝 Mentoring and networking opportunities 🚀 Internal mobility that keeps talent growing with you See how it works: https://okt.to/H5X3L0

“We can’t use AI — our legal team won’t allow it.” But… they already are. 🤯 Tim Sackett, points out the disconnect: many HR leaders don’t realize AI is already embedded in the tools they use daily. The fear? Bias, lack of control, legal risk. The reality? ✅ Guardrails are in place ✅ Private models are more secure than ever ✅ Education is unlocked It’s not about replacing people — it’s about using AI intentionally and transparently. Full episode: https://okt.to/MVaY0W