Hidden Talents

Hidden talents - utilizing undiscovered potential

Not every CV tells the whole story of a person. Hidden talent - these are people with special potential who are often overlooked in the conventional application process. This includes groups such as
career changers,
older employees,
people with a migration background,
refugees,
people with disabilities
or those whose CVs do not conform to the norm.

Why are these talents so valuable? Studies show that diverse teams are not only more innovative, but also perform better. This is precisely why "hidden talents" are an immense resource for companies. However, this potential often remains untapped - and this is precisely where we come in.

Our mission:

Discover, develop and promote talent

Everyone has special strengths - regardless of their background. We believe that talent exists everywhere - not just in perfect CVs, but in the skills and perspectives that have been overlooked until now.

Our approach:

Recognizing potential - creating opportunities

While many focus on finding the "perfect fit",
our focus is on creating opportunities. With inclusive programs, we help you build a diverse and high-performing workforce.

Our offer

Individual talent frameworks

We analyze your personnel requirements and develop tailor-made strategies to harness previously untapped potential for your company.

Individual talent frameworks

From mentoring programs and targeted further training to individual entry models - we create solutions that bring hidden talents and companies together and create a win-win situation for both sides.

Individual talent frameworks

From mentoring programs and targeted further training to individual entry models - we create solutions that bring hidden talents and companies together and create a win-win situation for both sides.

Our programs not only help you to attract the right specialists, but also to build a strong, diverse and future-proof workforce in the long term.

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For us the human being at the center

Imagine this:
A refugee architect whose biggest obstacle is a lack of local references.
A veteran who wants to transfer his leadership skills from the army to the business world.
A former military member with a disability who longs for a workplace where true inclusion is practiced.

These stories are not unique - we encounter them every day. And they count.
We listen and build bridges. With individual career programmes, strong partnerships and targeted training, we ensure that potential is recognized, promoted and used - for the benefit of the people and the companies that grow with them.

Are you ready to open up your company to hidden talents?

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Our successes: Stories that move

Our work has already enabled us to successfully place many people who would otherwise have had little chance on the job market. Let our success stories inspire you:

A refugee architect
was able to rebuild his career in a leading construction company with our help.
A former army leader
found new career prospects through our tailor-made program for military personnel and was successfully placed on the board of a medium-sized company.
A company
was able to create inclusive jobs by working with us and successfully hire and integrate several talents into the team.

Headline on numbers

2.7 million

Unemployed persons These people are immediately available to the labor market, but may not be optimally deployed.

3.5 million

Underemployed persons This includes people in part-time, mini-jobs or with involuntary reduction in working hours.

4 million

Women working part-time or without employment There are also around 2.7 million women who are not actively participating in the labor market but could be activated through targeted measures.

21.9 million

People with a migration background The employment rate is often lower for this group, especially for women and the low-skilled.

2 million

Senior employees Around 2 million people over the age of 60 could continue to work, but many retire early.

3.1 million

People with disabilities The unemployment rate among people with severe disabilities is higher than the average.

Skills shortage
vs.
Hidden talents

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Lack of
skilled workers

Lack of
skilled workers

How companies benefit from hidden talents

The shortage of skilled workers presents companies with challenges - but the solution is often closer than expected. Studies show: Companies that hire hidden talent are 36% less likely to be affected by skills and competency shortages compared to companies that rely on traditional recruitment channels.

But it's about more than just filling vacancies. Hidden talents enrich companies - not only professionally, but also culturally. They bring in new ways of thinking, strengthen innovative power and ensure a committed, diverse workforce. Formerly "hidden talents" significantly outperform their colleagues in six key evaluation criteria:

Attitude and work ethic
Productivity
Quality of work
Commitment
Presence
Innovative ability

Facts & Figures - The advantages of Hidden Talents

Innovation and growth

Studies show that diverse teams achieve 19% more turnover through innovation. Companies with a high level of diversity in management positions are up to 33% more likely to achieve above-average financial success.

Innovation and growth

Studies show that diverse teams achieve 19% more turnover through innovation. Companies with a high level of diversity in management positions are up to 33% more likely to achieve above-average financial success.

Innovation and growth

Studies show that diverse teams achieve 19% more turnover through innovation. Companies with a high level of diversity in management positions are up to 33% more likely to achieve above-average financial success.

Return on investment:
Hidden Talents - an investment that pays off

Companies that focus on inclusion and diversity benefit not only from an appreciative corporate culture and a strong image, but also from measurable economic advantages and reports of:

Higher productivity

Reduced fluctuation rates

Improved employee commitment

These results show: Diversity and inclusion are far more than just
CSR measures! In times of rising costs for recruitment and employee retention, new talent management strategies are a sustainable solution for attracting qualified specialists, promoting equal opportunities and securing competitive advantages. Let's focus on hidden talents together!

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Concrete success figures:

Less fluctuation
Up to 50 % lower migration costs

Higher productivity
More than 15% increase in performance in satisfied, motivated teams

Better market performance
Up to 20% increase in sales through more innovation and greater customer proximity as well as significant cost reductions within companies

How TalentStrategen supports companies

We help companies to identify, attract and successfully integrate hidden talent.
We tap into new talent pools through individual recruiting strategies, training and funding advice -
from lateral entrants to refugees and specialists from abroad.

Our services at a glance:

Individual recruiting strategies

From needs analysis to onboarding, we develop tailor-made processes, including KPI-supported optimization.

Skill-based recruiting

We support you in competence-based personnel selection

Specialized programs for more inclusion

We design retraining and transition programs and help to integrate diverse talents into the job market.

Advice on subsidies & authorities

We will show you how to make effective use of programs such as the "JobTurbo", education vouchers or the Qualification Opportunities Act and support you in working with the employment agency and other institutions.

Training & Onboarding

We train your recruiting team in active sourcing and the use of analysis tools and support you in the induction of new talent.

Programs

Retraining and qualifications

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Program concepts

Skill Translator

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Retraining: Are you offering retraining today for one of your positions that you find difficult to fill with jobseekers from the primary labor market? In around 1.5 years, you will have 15 qualified, highly motivated employees working for you. We advise you on partnerships with training providers, on funding opportunities, recruit the participants and support you through to the first onboarding.

Together to success

We want your collaboration with Hidden Talents to be a complete success!
That's why we support you from start to finish and take the time to tailor our programs
precisely to your needs.

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Our project process

Discover our case studies

  • Recruiting program
Tesla: Qualified technicians in record time
By targeting untapped talent pools, Tesla was able to fill hard-to-fill technical positions within a few months.
  • Interim Recruiting
Nordex: Building a new business unit
Nordex was looking for employees for its new "Concrete Towers" business unit. Within a few months, a large number of specialist and management positions were filled.
  • Executive Search
adidas: Strategic development of an in-house executive search function
Adidas faced the challenge of lacking an in-house executive search function. By structuring this position, it was able to secure top executives.
  • Recruiting program
Tesla: Recruiting skilled workers with a military background
With the Military Transition Program, Tesla was able to recruit former military personnel for various positions within the company, thus smartly addressing the shortage of skilled workers.
  • Employer Branding
adidas: Highly specialized professionals in an extremely limited applicant market
With a tailored recruiting approach, adidas was able to recruit 50 highly specialized technical specialists in a very short time, despite competitive restrictions and an extremely limited applicant market.
  • Executive Search
ZALANDO: Top executives for top positions
Zalando pursued the goal of strengthening its leadership team and increasing the proportion of female managers. Within a year, suitable leadership positions were successfully recruited and filled.
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