Succession-Career Planning 2.0 for the ‘New Economy’
Like it or not, we are in a ‘New Economy’ and your workplace may become impacted as a result. Like many HR professionals, I am witnessing former middle and senior managers take what is being termed by the mainstream media and business press as “survival jobs.” The challenge for us is how to handle these professionals, their goals, and their aspirations.
The complexities of managing this emerging, dynamic workforce and the accompanying labor pool are the diverse needs and aspirations of the people behind the numbers. I predict that many will find happiness in their new roles and will want to grow with your organization. Others are already working on consulting projects and/or planning new businesses during their spare time. There will be others that will try to find happiness in both worlds (with your organization and on their own). The result will be something more complex than just managing across generations and inherent skill sets; it will mean finding the right plan and approach down to the individual level. Continue reading »
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