Decrypting Gen Alpha “ Tech native” Gen Alpha is the inevitable future of the workforce. #genalpha I found myself eyes glued to my screen, madly scrolling this past week, topics related to understanding these ‘teens’ of today. I was trying to wrap my head around why they need to be on devices 24/ 7, and…
When it comes to talent, historically companies have worked well in areas that are easy to implement and manage: policies, processes and technology. However, what will drive success for any talent function now and in the future is mindset. Despite this need, mindset is where most companies are struggling. There are several reasons for this…
Re-educating the current workforce and training the new one has become a hot topic. This is to be applauded, but it is too bad it did not come a decade sooner. A large part of the shortage of manufacturing staff, software developers, and other skilled workers has resulted from declining workplace training levels. Scott Paul,…
Asking professional development questions first up in the interview – it sets the tone and ticks that box. Sometimes, hiring individuals with a lot of industry knowledge is a risk as they might be so used to their way of working that they become blind to fundamental changes within the industry. On the other hand,…
Workplaces haven’t been designed for the type of diverse talent that organisations need to attract, retain and promote to achieve business goals. While there is a lot of discussion around improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in our recruitments processes, many companies have not come as far as they would like to have by now.…
Hi, I am De! Your September TWIT Guest Editor. With privilege comes great responsibility, is an adage which has unwavering poignance in the world of employment. I currently have this privilege by donning the leader hat on a People Transition project bringing ten organisations into one — with 920 roles open at once. It has…
Shortly after offering an opportunity to someone, I can’t help but sense I am attributing to the shifting of a life. Now, this might sound a touch dramatic; however, when a role offer is given, we make individuals feel something about themselves. We have set them on a course towards a goal, an aspiration, and…
Looking for a TA career change but not too sure how to get there? Our ‘So you wanna be a…‘ series takes a look at some of the more niche TA roles and digs deep into the who, how, and why behind them. We chat with some of your favourite TA leaders in that space to find…
Hi everyone, it’s JoVo here, ATC Curator and Host. Welcome to Spring! A.k.a. 68 days until ATC2022! Mere hours until I put on my rainbow diamante shoes and head to the ITAs Gala & Party where the winners of the Internal Talent Awards will be announced. It was my second year as an ITAs…