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It's that time of year... Career Planning time!!! 👩💼 👨💼 Following our annual review process, our employees dive into career planning with their line manager. It's an opportunity to use the extensive feedback from the annual review process to set new goals and plan for the future. By engaging Tonka Learning, Worrells ensures that our leaders have the skills to partner with their team in this important piece. #CareerConversations #CareerFocused #CareerPlanning #Development #WorrellsVic

What skills really matter when it comes to building a public service career? Veteran policy experts from both sides of the aisle shared career guidance from their professional journeys with Kal Penn during our Summer Series. Interested in a career in public service? Visit freefacts.org

Is there anything better than spending the day with counselors? This week our team was in Denver with school counselor corps grantees talking ICAP, blurring counseling domains- social emotional, academic and career & exploring work based learning and other interventions Some of the things we heard: -How do we get to career advising when we have students not getting basic needs met? -How do our counselors connect better with CTE teams to get exposed to trends in the labor market? -How do we address barriers to accessing work based learning? -How do we know we’re reaching students that need in school career development the most? -How do we start career interventions earlier so that students see themselves in top jobs? And what are they already doing? -Bringing employers in as a partner in planning WBL -Connecting student interests with their academic and career goals -Bringing parents and families into the conversation

Exciting times for PWHL New York as they finalize their coaching staff for the 2024-2025 season! Lauren Williams joins head coach Greg Fargo as an assistant coach, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the team. This strategic hire demonstrates the growing recognition of diverse talent and the importance of building a robust support system to drive team success. In the recruitment industry, the emphasis on assembling skilled teams is equally critical. Williams' appointment reflects a broader trend toward inclusivity and the acknowledgment of varied experiences that enhance team dynamics. As recruiters, we should take a cue and prioritize diverse backgrounds and skill sets when sourcing candidates. What are your thoughts on the impact of strategic hiring in sports and business? How does your organization foster inclusivity in your hiring processes? Let's engage in a discussion on how strategic recruitment can drive success across industries. Share your insights!

South Carolina’s Second Chance initiative not only helps create a pathway to employment for returning citizens, it provides employers with a larger pool of skilled workers, as well as hiring incentives, making for a more robust workforce. Graniteville Specialty Fabrics is just one of our many Second Chance success stories. In 2019, the company utilized the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to hire a formerly incarcerated individual, who has since become a valuable member of the team, receiving multiple raises of the last five years of employment. In their own words, the employee is “one of our best performers.” How’s that for a win-win? Learn more about the Second Chance initiative: https://bit.ly/4aAtvQV.

Transforming careers, one review at a time. 🌟 Dive into the world of Bradstone Allington Reviews and see the difference we make! https://lnkd.in/ecDw-HUd #SuccessStories #BradstoneAllingtonReviews

Recently, Paul Fain highlighted the need of youth apprenticeship programs in our workforce in his newsletter “The Job.” He instantly noted that employers need to take a more active role in the U.S. education system to establish career pathways for a broader range of Americans, especially those without four-year degrees. Despite bipartisan support and the pressing demands of the labor market, progress in this area has been slow at best. Noting two Brookings Institute reports (read them here and here), he commented that the best approach to solving this need is through regional, multi-sector coalitions, a goal CareerWise and our partners have been working toward for years. He quotes Annelies Goger, a The Brookings Institution fellow and co-author of the report: “The changes that we propose involve a transformative shift in how employers in the U.S. have seen themselves, from being a consumer of talent to being a co-producer of talent… Eventually, more employers will come to the conclusion that they have to play a more active role in creating the prepared workforce they need.” You can read the entire newsletter where he explores “A Unified Voice on Workforce Needs” here. https://lnkd.in/g_wEEgqn

This was a great panel event. Honest accounts of the highs and lows of juggling parenting with career progression, as well as tips to manage day-to-day. Key takeaways for me included: 🕵️Get to know your team - don't assume that just because someone is a parent that their circumstances will be the same as other parents in your team. 👨🏾🍼Parent out loud - being honest (and sometimes vulnerable) about your responsibilities at home can help you feel you can be yourself at work. Spending less energy on hiding what's happening in your personal life can help you to focus more on working efficiently and effectively. 🎯 Flexibility and empathy is key - lead with empathy and compassion to get the best out of people. Look after your people and your people will smash their goals/targets. It's great to know that our senior leaders are human and that they're willing to be brave and share their experiences so that the rest of us can benefit. I'm looking forward to the next one already! #parentoutloud #flexiblewaysofworking #empathy #rolemodellingvalues #seniorleadersarepeopletoo #careerprogression #inclusionandwellbeing #parentsandcarers

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How marvelous to watch these seniors invest in their professional futures as they learned tips and tricks on how to network like a pro!