The pandemic has brought about a paradigm shift in how we work, and the ripple effects are being felt globally. While some countries and organisations have been pushing for a return to the traditional office setup, many others are embracing a hybrid or remote-first approach. Ted Ladd’s article “Employee Retention and Career Growth in a
This blog post was inspired by a recent invitation I received to speak at a careers fair for sixth-formers at my old school. Reflecting on my journey—from my early days in corporate learning to running my own training and coaching business—was a powerful reminder of the key lessons I’ve learned along the way. As I
Continuing our series of blog posts responding to questions from our participants, this blog is designed to answer the question “What strategies have proven effective to encourage employee ownership to actively engage in and take responsibility of their career?” The other blog posts in the series are: Trends in career development and how organisations can
This is the fourth blog post in our series to address some questions that a participant asked at our webinar on “Career Development in Organisations: What Role Does It Play?” One question that was asked was “How do you recommend organisations integrate career development into their existing culture without causing disruption?” So, that’s what I’ll
In the dynamic landscape of organisational growth, strained workloads and budgets, measuring the success of career development programmes becomes all the more important than ever. This was raised recently by a participant on a webinar along with some other very pertinent questions. So, this is the third blog post in our series to address some
In today’s fast-changing world, the workforce is seeing some major shifts, especially with Gen Z stepping into the professional realm. This tech-savvy generation brings new values and skills, pushing organisations to rethink their career management and mentoring strategies to accommodate a diverse, multi-generational workforce. Understanding and navigating these generational differences is key to fostering collaboration
As I sit down to reflect on the past year, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride. Writing and launching “Confident Career Conversations” has been a really rewarding journey. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, my readers, and supporters. A Year of Pride Within just ten weeks
As part of our events programme, we run a free webinar every month on a different topic related to career management and mentoring. Last month our webinar was on the subject of “Career Development in Organisations: What Role Does It Play?” One participant submitted some fantastic questions that warranted more attention than we could give.
As I highlighted in my blog post, Career Development. What does the future of work look like? There are some monumental shifts taking place in the workplace. Those shifts mean career development is continually evolving. This blog post explores key trends in career development, what these shifts mean and how organisations can adapt to them.
Unlocking the full potential of your employees is more critical now than ever before. In today’s fast-paced world, employee engagement isn’t just a trendy term—it’s the linchpin of organisational success. So, how can HR professionals, leaders, and managers truly connect with their teams and ignite their passion for their work? The Art of Career Conversation
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