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I was happy to share my views on the weighting of academic qualifications when it comes to hiring with People Management magazine. A willingness to learn, improve and grow with a company can often outweigh gaining traditional academic qualifications before your career begins. A different way of thinking about talent attraction is here to stay! Read the full article below. https://lnkd.in/eNWJKN99

'Skills as a currency' and how skills can be used to reshape careers. Good post from Forbes Councils Member Dave Barnett and recommended reading. If you are interested in using skills as non-traditional approach for building career pathways, you may also be interested in registering for the Lexonis webinar 'Retain Top Talent with a Modern Approach to Career Pathways' featuring Andy Andrews and Steven Lowenthal on 17th September. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eN9xTMqc https://lnkd.in/eYPVkHxt #skills #skillsdevelopment #careerpathways #talentmanagement

Interesting insights from the Chief Admin Officer at Devry. Interested in how companies are making this happen? Check out this series of articles on Career Pathways on Lexonis' website https://lnkd.in/g9qUSX6P

The skills-first movement continues to gain steam. This is exciting, but employers can unlock so much more potential if they base their talent strategies on skills AND aptitudes. When individuals are matched with positions based on their personal strengths, unique skills, and professional experience, businesses get an engaged workforce that’s motivated to succeed. It’s a win-win. Check out this new piece from Stand Together on why skills-based hiring works, but hiring based on aptitudes is even better. https://lnkd.in/gmsJx8UJ

Careers are shifting away from traditional, linear paths. Today, more individuals prioritize work-life fit when making career decisions, often seeking non-traditional employment relationships that offer more autonomy, flexibility and choice.  Yet the outdated career management practices and career ladders in place in many companies no longer suffice in this dynamic work environment. Engagement surveys continuously cite a lack of career development as a reason for disengagement. Below we explore the career lattice as an alternative approach to talent mobility and outline four key actions organizations need to take for its successful adoption.

Did you know job evaluation is a foundational component of skills development and a step towards developing a robust talent management system? According to Gallup, three out of four companies in Germany (73%) reported a shortage of skilled workers. Each year, more and more companies report employing fewer skilled workers than they need (2021: 66%; 2020: 55%; source: Bertelsmann Stiftung). In 2022, it took an average of 145 days to fill a vacancy with a suitably qualified person – that’s 23 days more than in 2021 and 77 days more than ten years ago. Job evaluation allows employers to grade roles and match competencies and skills for these roles. From there, structured plans can be implemented to help employees develop these skills and grow their careers. What skills does your organization need to meet its goals? Where are you in your talent management journey? #workimagined #jobevaluation #skillsdevelopment

What if I told you that your hiring practices could directly influence your company's ROI? 💼 Forbes reveals the tangible benefits of skills-first talent practices: 1. A detailed analysis of the return on investment for skills-first hiring. 2. The long-term financial benefits of a well-skilled workforce. 3. How skills-first practices lead to better business outcomes. Curious about the numbers? Check out the article for an in-depth look at the ROI of skills-first hiring. https://lnkd.in/eJakZmet

What if I told you that your hiring practices could directly influence your company's ROI? 💼 Forbes reveals the tangible benefits of skills-first talent practices: 1. A detailed analysis of the return on investment for skills-first hiring. 2. The long-term financial benefits of a well-skilled workforce. 3. How skills-first practices lead to better business outcomes. Curious about the numbers? Check out the article for an in-depth look at the ROI of skills-first hiring. https://lnkd.in/efxsVkfG

Have you ever heard of "career orientations"? In recent decades, they have taken center stage in research. Let's break it down: - Traditional / Organization-Centered Career Orientation: 🏢 Climbing the organizational ladder with job security. The employer through #hr initiatives steers #careermanagement, and progress unfolds within a single organization. - New / Self-Centered Career Orientation: 🔄 Embracing change! This orientation thrives on frequent shifts in jobs, organizations, or occupations. Individuals take the wheel, managing their career journey in a dynamic, ever-evolving professional space. Hirschi and Koen (2021) have realized these are interconnected with "career self-management" which has become increasingly popular with remote and flexible work, #careermobility, and entrepreneurship. Here are my takeaways from their study: 📌 Career orientations are flexible, evolving based on an individual's career experiences. 📌 Interventions alter career orientations through activities like clarifying values, setting goals, and implementing strategies. 📌 The effectiveness of career orientations hinges on how much the working environment values them. - Hirschi, A., & Koen, J. (2021). Contemporary career orientations and career self-management: A review and integration. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 126, 103505.

How To Approach Career Planning: 7 Steps To Success In a recent Gartner survey, 47% of HR leaders believe employee experience is a top priority, yet 44% believe their organizations lack compelling career paths. While some companies have formal career development programs, many organizations leave it up to employees to manage their professional growth. Career planning—setting professional goals and developing a roadmap to get there—benefits the employer and the employee. For the company, career planning and development is a crucial employee retention strategy. Professional growth opportunities are also a great way to attract top talent and boost productivity. For employees, career planning leads to greater confidence, improved performance and increased engagement. If you’re ready to take charge of your career path, these steps will provide the structure you need to succeed. https://lnkd.in/e7yZtmNG www.mir-recruitment.co.uk admin@mir-recruitment.co.uk admin@mirrecruitment.com Facebook https://lnkd.in/d35MKHWZ