What investors are already pricing in
One of the more striking signals Jesuthasan cited came from Mercer’s 2026 Global Talent Trends report, which draws on perspectives from nearly 12,000 investors, C-suite leaders, HR leaders, and employees worldwide. According to the report, 97% of investors say their investment decisions would be negatively impacted by organizations that fail to adopt agile, skills-powered talent models. The investor view, he said, has shifted considerably.
