There's no getting around the fact that oil and gas plays a critical role in the global energy infrastructure. While renewable technologies have made remarkable progress, we still rely on fuels like oil and gas to power our vehicles, to keep our lights on and to move goods and people around the world. Therefore, problems in the industry -- like a talent crisis -- can have serious global consequences. If global energy infrastructure and efficiency is negatively impacted, so too will be the wider economy that depends on it. The bad news is that the oil and gas industry does have a talent problem right now.

Bottom Line: Taking on the talent crisis with greater intelligence and insight, delivering a consistently excellent candidate experience, and making diversity and inclusion a part of their DNA differentiates growing businesses who are attracting and retaining employees. The book What's Next For You? by Ashutosh Garg, CEO and Co-Founder and Kamal Ahluwalia, President of eightfold.ai The above findings are just a sample of the depth of data-driven content and roadmap the book What's Next For You? delivers. Co-authors Ashutosh Garg's and Kamal Ahluwalia's expertise in applying AI and machine learning to talent management problems with a strong data-first mindset is evident throughout the book. What makes the book noteworthy is how the authors write from the heart first with empathy for applicants and hiring managers, supporting key points with data.

The talent crisis is getting worse because trial-and-error approaches to talent programs don't deliver results. More employees than ever, 83%, want a new job yet only 53% want to leave for a new company. The majority of employees, 57%, say diversity and inclusion initiatives aren't working, and 40% say their companies lack qualified diverse talent. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the odds of success and getting enterprises beyond trial-and-error approaches they've limped along with for decades. The recent study, Talent Intelligence, and Management Report, 2018 by Harris Interactive in collaboration with Eightfold.ai The report is downloadable here (26 pp., PDF, opt-in).