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At a time when some 40 percent of workers at all levels are considering leaving their jobs, a focus on exploring more unconventional career options rather than merely finding new employment in a similar role is especially apt.

Outplacement approached in a haphazard manner can totally disrupt the culture of an organization, distracting employees and impacting their productivity. Even worse, a poorly executed workforce transformation can ruin an employer’s brand and make it difficult to attract and retain top talent. With so much at stake, how do you select the best partner?

What if, applied more broadly, career guidance could be a direct lever for a fast economic transition? This paper attempts to articulate the specific impact of career guidance in the context of existing public work transition support mechanisms, such as ensuring the most effective use of public resources.

Our new research found that while 68 percent of all respondents – leaders, frontline managers, and non-managers – believe that upskilling is important, 42 percent are concerned about not having skills that are relevant to the future of work. That’s largely because people are not getting access to skills and career development opportunity.

It would not be an understatement to say that employees have high expectations around career development. However, it’s equally true that their current employers are not doing enough to meet those expectations.

Why career development expectations are not being met and how to bridge the gap.

How to use talent assessments to understand your organization’s talent

Steve Harrison passed away July 10, but his legacy was cemented years earlier with a deep commitment to outplacement support, and an unparalleled passion for building positive relationships with both employees and clients.

Talent assessments provide detailed insight into your workforce that can help you identify where to make the most impactful investments and where you can save on training and development efforts.

How confident are you that you have the right talent insights?

Learn how to create a future-proofed worker who can learn and apply new skills, embrace new mindsets, and assist in creating new cultures.

Investing in career development has become increasingly important as companies seek, retain and develop talent.