Fulfilling Careers instead of Filling Jobs
Category: Recruitment
Publish date: 11/09/2015
Companies today are hungry for talent. But what is talent hungry for? Increasingly, individuals with in-demand skills are rejecting traditional corporate pathways in favor of managing their own careers on their own terms.
Instead of a “career for life,” they want a “career for me.”
In today’s talent-driven market, optimizing human potential is the most critical determinant of future business success and growth. It’s critical for organizations to recognize this new reality and make the shift – strategically and operationally – from being job providers to
being career enablers.
To attract and retain the talent they need to succeed, successful companies are:
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Abandoning the hierarchical and often paternalistic people management structures
of the past
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Redefining their relationship with employees as a mutually beneficial alliance
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Building workplace cultures that encourage personal and professional growth
What’s the payoff?
It’s a win-win for employees and employers. Studies show that companies that embed career development into their people management systems significantly increase employee engagement and satisfaction, which translates to:
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Higher revenue -- 29% higher on average
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Greater customer loyalty
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Increased retention of key talent
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Reduced talent acquisition costs
Bottom line: In today’s Human Age, the organization succeeds by helping the individual succeed.
About Right Management
Right Management is the global career and talent development expert within ManpowerGroup. We help organizations become more agile, attractive and innovative by creating a culture of career management and learning that nurtures future talent, motivates and engages people, and provides individuals with opportunities to increase their value throughout their careers.