Eightfold AI's 2022 Talent Survey unveils a pivotal moment for HR leaders and employees, emphasizing the misalignment between current HR practices and the evolving expectations of the workforce. With insights from over 250 HR leaders and nearly 1000 employees, the survey highlights the urgency for HR to adapt by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address the talent shortage, enhance talent management, and meet the demands for more diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices. It sheds light on the criticality of reimagining talent strategies to be future-ready, advocating for skills-based hiring, and the importance of internal mobility and upskilling in fostering an intelligent, adaptable workforce.