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Looking to Build a Sustainable Future? In the race toward sustainability, one of the biggest challenges faced by companies is attracting and retaining qualified talent. As the demand for sustainability professionals grows, so does the competition for skilled individuals who can drive change and innovation in this crucial sector. According to a recent article on Sifted, companies in the sustainability sector need to rethink their approach to talent acquisition. Here are some key strategies to attract top talent: 💡Define Your Purpose: Clearly articulate your company's purpose and how it aligns with sustainability goals. Talented individuals are drawn to companies that have a clear mission and are committed to making a positive impact. 💡Highlight Your Impact: Showcase the meaningful work that employees will be doing and the impact it will have on the environment and society. Highlight success stories and projects that demonstrate your commitment to sustainability. 💡Emphasize Innovation: The sustainability sector is constantly evolving, and talented individuals are looking for opportunities to innovate and drive change. Highlight how your company encourages innovation and provides opportunities for growth and development. By implementing these strategies, companies in the sustainability sector can attract and retain the qualified talent needed to drive positive change and build a more sustainable future.

Commercial Leaders have an increasingly important role to play in their organisation's ESG initiatives. And for many of them, it's becoming a priority focus. No longer is it enough to just simply comply with the regulations... a strong ESG proposition offers a real competitive advantage. Savvy businesses are using eco-positive propositions to enhance their brand, win new business and grow their headcount and revenues. Forward Role Recruitment have partnered with Greenify to offer a sustainable talent solution to our clients that balances the environmental impact of their hires by offsetting their new hires for the first 12 months of their employment. A Greenified hire is underwritten by: ✅ 12.7 tonnes of nature based carbon offsets, ✅ 34kg of ocean-bound plastic waste captured and recycled, ✅ 8 trees planted. Let's look at why Greenifying your hires could make all the difference when it comes to talent attraction: - 85% of Brits now say they are concerned about Climate Change, - Generation Z say that they're conscious about being environmentally friendly, - One in Two employees wanting to work for an Organisation that offers 'responsible rewards' to it's staff Greenifying your hires, both Permanent & Interim, will enable your organisation to improve their ESG compliance. AND better your EVP, increasing the likelihood of securing the talent you require to reach your strategic goals. Want to discuss the Greenify Talent Solution? Drop me a message... #ESG #CDO #environment

💪 🌳 Do you believe in the power of a workforce committed to sustainability? If so, this article is here for you! We recently came across a groundbreaking piece that aligns closely with us, Clean Globe Staffing, a leading staffing agency dedicated to providing the talent for the renewable energy industry. ⚡ 💚 The insights from this article shared profoundly with our commitment to a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. In this article, the leaders from several companies explore the pivotal role of climate-conscious hiring in shaping the future of companies of human resources. 🙌 This article would be interesting for all those passionate about the environment and workforce development in the realm of sustainability challenges. ✨ Several strategies are highlighted by leaders in this article: 1.     Integrating Climate Consciousness in Hiring 2.     Building a Sustainability-Committed Team 3.     Embedding Sustainability into Organizational DNA 4.     Cultivating a Culture of Sustainability 5.     Using Climate-Conscious Hiring as a CSR Strategy And more… If you are interested in, check this article now! ⏬ https://lnkd.in/gfB2A4Yt At Clean Globe Staffing, we are also actively working towards establishing a more environmentally friendly workplace for our employees. For instance, we advocate for initiatives such as encouraging employees to choosing biking as a sustainable option, fostering a balanced work-life approach. Also, we ensure an ample supply of reusable plates, cups, and cutlery to minimize single-use plastics. ⭐ ☘ Join us in this journey toward a greener and sustainable future! 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ #humanresources #ecofriendly #sustainability #workenvironment #cleanglobestaffing 

A Talent Strategy for Sustainability: Skills Matter, but Mindset Is Everything #talentstrategy #hiring #skilldevelopment #growth #2019linkedintoprecruiter #mostsociallyengaged https://lnkd.in/gzhEqhZs

A lot of businesses have hired consultants to help with their sustainability commitments... Whilst there are pros and cons, good consultants and bad, I do think the pendulum is starting to swing towards internal hiring! Recently, I have spoke with a number of sustainability leaders that have become frustrated with the quality of service they are getting from consultants. My understanding is the price continues to rise and the quality of service is falling. They want to hire internal talent instead! The issue is... These leaders don't have the budget to add headcount to their team. So, the question becomes, keep the consultants that are underperforming or have no resource at all. I feel like this is going to change in 2024. 2030 deadlines are only getting closer and capital has to be put to work in the right places to achieve sustainability goals. Sustainability leaders will be making business cases to axe 3rd party resources and use that money to build internal capabilities. Of course, as a recruiter I am bias. But, I truly believe investing into hiring top talent is a no brainer in 2024. A long term approach and building a team will return value for the coming years, whereas a short term solutions could mean the business is only serving today's need and not preparing for tomorrow. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on Internal vs Consultants? As sustainability matures will building internal capabilities be the alpha?🤔

Technology Leaders have an increasingly important role to play in their organisation's ESG initiatives. And for many of them, it's becoming a priority focus. No longer is it enough to just simply comply with the regulations... a strong ESG proposition offers a real competitive advantage. Savvy businesses are using eco-positive propositions to enhance their brand, win new business and grow their headcount and revenues. Forward Role Recruitment have partnered with Greenify to offer a sustainable talent solution to our clients that balances the environmental impact of their hires by offsetting their new hires for the first 12 months of their employment. A Greenified hire is underwritten by: ✅ 12.7 tonnes of nature based carbon offsets, ✅ 34kg of ocean-bound plastic waste captured and recycled, ✅ 8 trees planted. Let's look at why Greenifying your hires could make all the difference when it comes to talent attraction: - 85% of Brits now say they are concerned about Climate Change, - Generation Z say that they're conscious about being environmentally friendly, - One in Two employees wanting to work for an Organisation that offers 'responsible rewards' to it's staff Greenifying your hires, both Permanent & Interim, will enable your organisation to improve their ESG compliance. AND better your EVP, increasing the likelihood of securing the talent you require to reach your strategic goals. Want to discuss the Greenify Talent Solution? Drop me a message... #ESG #CIO #CSR #environment

Technology Leaders have an increasingly important role to play in their organisation's ESG initiatives. And for many of them, it's becoming a priority focus. No longer is it enough to just simply comply with the regulations... a strong ESG proposition offers a real competitive advantage. Savvy businesses are using eco-positive propositions to enhance their brand, win new business and grow their headcount and revenues. Forward Role Recruitment have partnered with Greenify to offer a sustainable talent solution to our clients that balances the environmental impact of their hires by offsetting their new hires for the first 12 months of their employment. A Greenified hire is underwritten by: ✅ 12.7 tonnes of nature based carbon offsets, ✅ 34kg of ocean-bound plastic waste captured and recycled, ✅ 8 trees planted. Let's look at why Greenifying your hires could make all the difference when it comes to talent attraction: - 85% of Brits now say they are concerned about Climate Change, - Generation Z say that they're conscious about being environmentally friendly, - One in Two employees wanting to work for an Organisation that offers 'responsible rewards' to it's staff Greenifying your hires, both Permanent & Interim, will enable your organisation to improve their ESG compliance. AND better your EVP, increasing the likelihood of securing the talent you require to reach your strategic goals. Want to discuss the Greenify Talent Solution? Drop me a message... #ESG #CIO #CSR #environment

Recruiting for ESG and Sustainability positions is no walk in the park. 🌿 Finding the right talent who align with the company's values and possess the necessary expertise can be a daunting task. 💼 Striking a balance between environmental consciousness and business acumen is crucial for success. The demand for professionals in this field is soaring, making the competition fierce. 🚀 It's not just about qualifications; it's about finding individuals passionate about driving positive change. #ESG #Sustainability #RecruitmentChallenges

After introducing my Company "Sustain Talent" 💚 👉 My DM is flooded with questions like: - Do your hire Environmentalist only? 🤔 - Are you hiring in your own company? 🧐 - Can you send a short summary of your sustainability course for free? 😬 - How do you relate Talent Acquisition to Sustainability? 👩💻🌏 So here i am, answering all your queries: 🙋♀️ - First of all, i am not hiring anyone in my team right now as we have already hired. 😇 - My business is not about hiring in my own Company, I am doing work for different companies.🤝 - I help them hire talent from "DIFFERENT STUDY FIELDS" not only from environmental sciences 👩🏫👩🍳👩🔧👨💼👨💻🕵♀️ - It takes a lot of effort to make courses like sustainability so i am not going to sell anything for free 🫣 - Talent Acquisition is something for betterment of people and if we see it in wide lens, it is for the betterment of world.✅️ Long story short, Poverity will be eradicated which is major goal of sustainability. 🌏🩵 #LetsMakeWorldABetterPlace #Sustainability #BetterCause #TalentAcquisition #HR #Entrepreneur #SustainTalent

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 Companies with a strong focus on sustainability often benefit from partnering with specialised sustainability head-hunters rather than generalist recruiters for several reasons: 𝐈𝐧-𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: We have a deep understanding of the sustainability field, including the latest trends, best practices, and industry-specific regulations. 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥: We maintain a network of professionals who are passionate about and experienced in sustainability. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: We have established relationships with organisations, NGOs, and institutions focused on sustainability. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭: We can better assess candidates for cultural fit, ensuring that they align with the organisation's sustainability mission. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: We are more equipped to evaluate a candidate's green credentials and can identify candidates with the right expertise in areas like carbon reduction, renewable energy, circular economy, and more. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: We can better match candidates with the specific skill sets and competencies required for these roles, such as expertise in sustainable supply chain management, ESG reporting, and climate change mitigation. 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: This may include evaluating their past work in sustainability, passion for the field, and alignment with the company's sustainability goals/projects. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: We understand the industry's nuances and can streamline the recruitment process, helping companies find suitable candidates more quickly. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: By working with us, businesses can more effectively identify and attract talent that can drive their sustainability initiatives and help distinguish them from competitors. If you are one of the 35% who struggle to identify the right talent for your Sustainability goals, let's talk...