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strategy focused on making overall organizational capability stronger.Netflix has literally written the manual and set the standard for adopting talent density measures. Since its start as an online DVD rental service in 1998, the company has continuously reinvented itself. Today, Netflix generates revenue per employee that is nearly twice that of Google and seven times that of Amazon. With a market cap of more than $300 billion, it stands out as the only profitable streaming company in a fiercely competitive market.Remarkably, Netflix accomplishes all this with just 13,000 employees worldwide. Instead of hiring to simply expand, Netflix focuses on continually hiring and retaining only the top talent.Compare this to companies like Meta or Intel. When Meta initiated its %u201cyear of efficiency%u201d and laid off 22% of its workforce, the stock started to soar. Intel is undergoing a similar process. Both companies had over-hired, which reduced their talent density and so they later had to correct course to regain productivity and efficiency.Think of talent density as a way to increase productivity with a structured HR process. If you want to improve productivity, each employee must continuously evolve in their role, adding more value each year instead of merely maintaining their current performance. To achieve talent density, companies must adopt three strategies:1. Rethink the recruiting function.Recruitment teams need to move away from the mindset of being the Amazon fulfillment center for people. Instead, recruiters should challenge every hiring decision, urging managers to consider talent density and how each new hire will enhance overall team productivity. This could mean prioritizing internal candidates who %u201cfit%u201d with and are committed to the culture are often more productive and stay with the company longer.2. Move people into jobs that leverage their strengths.This approach doesn%u2019t just apply to new hires: Every team member should significantly contribute to and enhance overall productivity. This means you%u2019ll need to support and encourage all employees to consistently improve their individual %u201ctalent density.%u201d If employees aren%u2019t actively developing their skills, they may inadvertently reduce the overall talent density of the organization, regardless of their tenure.3. Pay people at market rates or above.Finally, you have to consider pay. As we see in winning NBA or NFL teams, you can%u2019t achieve excellence by paying average salaries. You may have to be willing to pay above market rate for the superstars who drive perfor-