24
May

When executives are in the middle of a career transition, they often reflect on the novelty of it all. It’s sometimes the first time they’ve have the support required to work on their ideal rest-of-career plan and the strategy to make it happen.

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard, “It would have been great to do this earlier on”. High-achievers who are passionate about work regret the missed opportunity to take their career to the next level within their former organisation, equipped with a genuine strategy.

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13
Apr
Paul Smith

AN ETHICAL CHOICE

Written by Paul Smith for Insight, Viewpoint

Human Resources Directors in Australia have long recognised that a career transition is a key time for an individual to relook at their goals, assess their key achievements to date and focus on best fit as the central criterion for pursuing their next role. When companies offer their executives a transition service it communicates powerfully to the marketplace about the brand's commitment to staff and provides an important learning and development opportunity for the impacted individual. Those individuals making decisions about the outplacement practices provided to others need to ensure that a core set of values underpins the process, providing maximum value and benefit for the individual and the organisation. Read more...


12
Apr
Jannine Fraser

START AGAIN STRATEGIES

Written by Jannine Fraser for Insight, Viewpoint

From the moment you know you will be leaving a job, the actions you take will decide how successful you are in finding another. I’ve seen individuals bungle their exit under stress, usually without realising. And that lack of awareness can be a major issue executives face when looking for another placement. Here are some strategies you can engage for a best-case-scenario exit.

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