Talent Mobility Blog
Our thoughts on the future of work and resources to help you get there
5 Reasons Why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Is Central to Talent Mobility
Diversity and inclusivity have become central issues for employees, according to research from Heartbeat by Peakon. They found that employees’ concern over issues related to diversity and inclusion within organizations increased by 19 percent internationally.
The Benefits of a Skills-Driven Talent Strategy: How Technology Can Help
For many organizations, the idea of a skills-driven talent strategy may be new. It focuses on identifying the supply and demand of skills within an organization and, critically, nurturing existing talent, through upskilling and reskilling efforts, to respond to these specific needs. However, this can be difficult to implement when you don't have the right technology…
Why the Talent Marketplace Is a Key Part of a Complete Internal Mobility Strategy
The future of work is already upon us. Adopting a talent marketplace along with the right supporting tools to encourage internal mobility and provide career growth opportunities for your employees can help you keep your organization agile, innovative, and competitive.
How Hybrid Work Has Complicated Employee Career Growth and What You Can Do About It
The traditional work model increasingly appears outdated. The old way of doing things was largely office-based, where employees would commute to a physical location and spend their day in an office setting. But times have changed, and so has the workplace environment. Nowadays, many companies embrace hybrid work models, meaning that some employees will come into the office while others stay at home or work remotely.
HR Innovators: Tracey Waters on Elevating the Employee Experience with Agile HR
Tracey Waters is an advocate of Agile — a concept more at home in the world of software development. The former Director of People Experience at Sky first adapted Agile to the world of human resources about five years ago, an approach that strips back legacy HR programs and processes, and instead prioritizes simple solutions and human-centred design. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology, Waters is drawn to corporate culture, with a particular interest in unlocking the full potential of the people who work in those organizations.
Career is Core to the Employee Experience
Our thoughts on the launch of Microsoft Viva and how Paddle’s integrations work seamlessly with Microsoft Teams and LinkedIn Learning to bring you a complete employee engagement experience. Today, Microsoft announced Viva, an Employee Experience platform built to help companies leap into the new world of hybrid working (and take on a $300B market).
HR Innovators: Dr. Beverly Kaye on Why You Can’t Ignore Talent Mobility Anymore
Talent Mobility is your secret weapon for employee development, engagement, and retention. Dr. Beverly Kaye is an internationally renowned author, speaker and thought leader in the talent mobility and career development fields. She is dedicated to helping individuals, managers and organizations understand the practical “how-to” principles of employee development, engagement and retention.
The Complete Guide to Internal Mobility
Internal mobility, talent mobility, or career mobility, refers to the movement of employees across roles or to a complete change in occupation within the same company. The acquisition of key talent is a top priority for any large enterprise. According to the latest Conference Board Annual Survey, attracting and retaining talent consistently ranks as the number-one internal stressor for CEOs and other C-Suite executives globally. PwC’s 2017 CEO survey states that chief executives view the unavailability of talent and skills as the biggest threat to their business. A company is only as good as its people, so it’s not surprising that the recruiting and retention of talent has become one of the most mission-critical issues for all large organizations. At Paddle, we believe that companies too often overlook their greatest source of talent: their own workforce.
What is Career Pathing?
A successful relationship between an organization and its employees is a symbiotic one. The company needs loyal, engaged, motivated, and knowledgeable people in order to stay competitive. Employees need to feel secure in their careers and to see a favourable future for themselves. Career pathing can help organizations and their employees meet these needs.