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Is there really a talent shortage, or are we looking for talent the wrong way? That was the question we explored during today's Multi Recruit Virtual Talent Roundtable, and the discussion challenged many of the assumptions surrounding today's hiring landscape. One message stood out loud and clear: The problem isn't always a shortage of talent. It's often a shortage of the right hiring mindset. Some of the key insights from our panel discussion: 💡 We need to stop hiring for the "perfect candidate" and start hiring for potential. 💡 Skills can be taught. Curiosity, adaptability, learning agility, and attitude are far harder to develop. 💡 Lengthy hiring processes and unrealistic expectations are costing organizations exceptional talent. 💡 AI is transforming every industry, making transferable skills and continuous learning more valuable than ever before. 💡 Talent Acquisition is no longer just about filling vacancies—it is about shaping the future workforce. One of the strongest takeaways from today's conversation was this: The organizations that will win tomorrow are not those searching for unicorns, but those willing to invest in people and build capability. A huge thank you to our incredible panellists for sharing their perspectives, practical experiences, and honest opinions. Thank you to everyone who joined us live, participated in the discussion, and shared thoughtful questions. Your engagement made this session truly valuable.   🎙️ Neha Aggarwal – General Manager- HR, DOI & HRDD, Hitachi 🎙️ Dipsi Takkar Kundal – Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Thoughtworks 🎙️ Supriya Rao – Managing Director, India, ClearRoute 🎙️ Luv kumar Ambwani – HR Head, Gormalone LLP 🎙️ Sweta Singh – Director, Talent Acquisition - APAC, Material   🎤 Moderated by: Shruti Goyal – Talent Partner   This webinar is just the beginning. At Multi Recruit, we remain committed to creating meaningful conversations that help Talent Acquisition and HR leaders navigate the future of work together. What's your take? Do you believe there is genuinely a talent shortage, or do organizations need to rethink how they attract, assess, and hire talent? Share your thoughts in the comments; we'd love to continue the conversation. #TalentAcquisition #Hiring #Recruitment #FutureOfWork #Leadership #HR #TalentStrategy #AI #SkillsBasedHiring #EmployerBranding #MultiRecruit #TalentCommunity