Key Takeaways

• Jean-Pierre Conte emphasizes that people – not capital – create the enduring competitive advantage in private equity.
• With over half of employees seeking new roles in 2025, organizations face aggressive retention and hiring challenges.
• Conte’s approach integrates mentorship, skills-based hiring, and structured development programs for underserved talent.
• Skills-based hiring surged industry-wide, with participating companies reporting fewer hiring mistakes and stronger performance.
• Organizations that invest in employee engagement, upskilling, and mentorship see significant gains in retention and productivity.