HR.com has announced the formation of its Future of Career Development & Mobility Advisory Board for 2024. This panel of distinguished industry experts will collaborate with HR.com's HR Research Institute to provide in-depth insights and practical strategies aimed at enhancing career development initiatives across organizations. The advisory board's formation comes at a crucial time when organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of robust career development programs in driving business success.
The panel will focus on exploring several key areas, including the extent of organizational engagement in employee career development, challenges hindering such initiatives, and the outcomes of successful career development programs. Among the critical topics to be addressed are strategies and best practices related to career development, the role of career development in succession management programs, and methods for allocating resources to prevent workforce skills gaps. The board will also delve into the extent of internal mobility in today's organizations, factors that may hinder such mobility, and how internal mobility contributes to overall career development.
The insights gathered from this initiative will culminate in a comprehensive research report, offering detailed findings and recommendations. For those seeking a quick overview, a condensed two-page infographic will also be made available. Furthermore, HR professionals can look forward to a virtual event scheduled for December 4, 2024, featuring informative sessions from various subject matter experts in the field.
The newly appointed advisory board includes Megan Bickle from Amplitude, Jennifer Borun from Cornerstone OnDemand, Doreen Coles from ADP, Frank Ginac and Linda Ginac from TalentGuard, Bev Kaye from BevKaye&Co, Gayle Lantz from WorkMatters, Inc., Kathi Graham-Leviss from XBInsight, and Wade McNair from Paycor. Debbie McGrath, CEO and Chief Instigator of HR.com, emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating that career development is a cornerstone of organizational success and that the panel aims to provide HR professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to foster talent growth and leverage mobility.
This latest endeavor builds upon HR.com's track record of producing valuable industry insights. The HR Research Institute regularly releases annual "State of the Industry" reports on various HR topics, including a recent report on the Future of Career Development and Mobility 2023-24. HR professionals and organizations interested in staying abreast of the latest developments in career development and mobility can access free research reports and infographics at https://hr.com/researchinstitute.
The formation of this advisory board and the upcoming research initiative underscore the growing recognition of career development as a critical factor in organizational success. As companies continue to navigate the challenges of talent retention and skills development in an ever-evolving workplace, the insights provided by this panel of experts are poised to become invaluable resources for HR professionals and business leaders. For vendors serving the HR industry, this development signals a continued focus on career development solutions and creates opportunities for alignment with emerging best practices. The initiative represents a significant step towards shaping the future of employee career development, with expected implications for how organizations approach talent management, succession planning, and overall employee development.
