HR.com Forms 2024 Career Development Advisory Board to Address Critical Workforce Challenges

HR.com has announced the formation of its Future of Career Development & Mobility Advisory Board for 2024, bringing together distinguished industry experts to collaborate with the HR Research Institute on developing practical strategies for enhancing career development initiatives across organizations. This initiative addresses the growing recognition among companies that robust career development programs are essential for driving business success in today's competitive talent landscape. The advisory board will focus on several critical areas including organizational engagement in employee career development, challenges hindering such initiatives, and outcomes of successful career development programs.

The panel will explore strategies and best practices related to career development, examining the role of career development in succession management programs and methods for allocating resources to prevent workforce skills gaps. Additional areas of focus include the extent of internal mobility in contemporary organizations, factors that may hinder such mobility, and how internal mobility contributes to overall career development. The insights gathered from this comprehensive examination will culminate in a detailed research report with findings and recommendations, while a condensed two-page infographic will provide a quick overview for busy HR professionals.

The newly appointed advisory board features prominent industry thought leaders including 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, noting that career development serves as a cornerstone of organizational success and that the panel aims to provide HR professionals with essential tools and knowledge for fostering talent growth and leveraging mobility.

This latest endeavor builds upon HR.com's established track record of producing valuable industry insights through its HR Research Institute, which 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 can access additional resources including free research reports and infographics at https://hr.com/researchinstitute to support informed decision-making and implementation of effective strategies within their organizations. A virtual event scheduled for December 4, 2024 will feature informative sessions from various subject matter experts in the field, providing additional opportunities for professional development and knowledge sharing.

The formation of this advisory board and the upcoming research initiative highlight the increasing importance of career development as a critical factor in organizational success. As companies continue to navigate challenges related to talent retention and skills development in an evolving workplace environment, the insights provided by this expert panel are positioned to become invaluable resources for HR professionals and business leaders seeking to enhance their talent management approaches. This collaborative effort represents a significant step toward shaping the future of employee career development with potential implications for how organizations approach talent management, succession planning, and overall employee development strategies in the coming years.