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🔭 AVAILABLE NOW: The 2025 Early Careers Trends Report provides a forward-looking analysis of key trends and opportunities impacting Early Careers functions in 2025 and beyond. 📈 Discover data-driven insights in the areas of Early Careers DE&I, retention, ROI, line management and more. ☂️ Give your function a competitive edge in anticipating and navigating pivotal shifts upcoming in 2025. 🏆 Explore the recommendations and learn how best-practice organisations are navigating their Early Careers strategies over the coming year. GET YOUR COPY ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHXPy6FU #EarlyCareers #FutureOfWork #Trends2025 #CareerDevelopment #WorkplaceTrends #DEI #RetentionStrategies #ROI #LineManagement #TalentAcquisition #HRInsights #WorkforcePlanning #DiversityAndInclusion #EmployeeEngagement #CareerGrowth #EmergingTrends #RecruitmentStrategies #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkforceStrategy #FutureTrends

🧠 How can you design learning experiences that are inclusive of neurodiverse audiences? On this International Day of Education, we celebrate the power of learning to transform lives and careers - and there’s never been a better time to consider how different brains teach, learn and grow. TST’s Chief Innovation Officer Khairunnisa Mohamedali, PhD shares her top three tips for designing learning experiences for neurodiverse audiences: ❓Remove ambiguity in face-to-face ⚖️ Provide flexible options in digital 🔘 Consider those who may not be accommodated in traditional learning environments Looking for more learning design tips and tricks? Watch our full L&D Masterclass on-demand: https://lnkd.in/ekESgPPg #InternationalDayOfEducation #LearningAndDevelopment #ImpactfulLearning #EducationForChange #TSTTeam #LeadershipDevelopment

The winter months can feel a bit blue, and while blue might be TST’s favourite colour, we know it’s not the best mood to be in! At TST, we’re all about keeping morale high and supporting each other through the challenges that the cold weather brings. Here’s a few ways that we’re making this dreary season brighter this Blue Monday: ✨ SHINE Wellbeing Boxes: Quarterly deliveries packed with seasonal treats to boost happiness and well-being. ✨ Wellbeing Wednesdays: Weekly reminders to recharge and focus on mental health – we even had a virtual gong bath last month! ✨ YAYs: Celebrating our team's amazing contributions with weekly shoutouts that spread positivity and appreciation. #BlueMonday #LifeAtTST #TeamMorale #WellbeingAtWork #ShoutoutCulture #LeadershipSupport

🚪Organisations are facing growing pressure to deliver measurable outcomes across all aspects of their talent strategies, and Early Careers programmes are no exception. However, a concerning gap is emerging between ambition and execution in this critical area: 74% of organisations lack confidence in demonstrating return on investment (ROI) for their Early Careers initiatives. We explore the roadblocks preventing Early Careers functions from demonstrating ROI, and what steps best-practice organisations are taking in 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMWAavJp #EarlyCareers #TalentStrategy #ROI #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork

🚨 NEW ROLE ALERT 🚨 Are you a data storyteller? 📊 A process perfectionist? ✅ A client relationship builder? 🤝 If this sounds like you, The Smarty Train wants to hear from you! We’re looking for a Senior Data and Insights Lead to join our vibrant and growing team. In this key role, you'll: 💡 Turn data into actionable insights for global clients 💡 Lead cutting-edge diagnostic projects, including stakeholder workshops 💡 Innovate processes and drive efficiency through analysis and collaboration 💡 Shape the Early Careers talent space with impactful data-driven strategies With a background in data and insights within the people space, project leadership and client management, you’ll be at the forefront of evolving our in-house diagnostic tool, ECO (Early Careers Optimiser). In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise to drive innovation, promote collaboration and contribute to the success of our close-knit ECO team, dedicated to shaping impactful early career journeys. Learn more about the role and apply on LinkedIn 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2mVTqFy #SeniorDataAndInsightsLead #ProcessPerfectionist #ClientRelationshipBuilder #InnovativeInsights #EarlyCareersTalent

👍 In a world where feedback focuses on improvement, it’s easy to forget the transformative power of positive reinforcement - especially for those early in their careers. For Gen Z in the workplace, appreciation and encouragement are more than just feel-good moments; they’re essential drivers of engagement, confidence and growth. This International Thank You Day, bear in mind that a simple “thank you” or a kind word can go a long way in helping graduates and young professionals feel valued within your organisation. Read why Gen Z need feedback and how your managers can provide it: https://lnkd.in/eSzzDzpB #InternationalThankYouDay #GenZInTheWorkplace #PositiveReinforcement #EarlyCareers #LeadershipDevelopment

🚪 Nearly one-third of Early Careers hires are leaving their organisations within three years of joining according to new research from ECO and The Smarty Train. At an average cost of £3,291 / $4,222 per graduate hire, losing Early Careers talent is an expensive problem. Yet the cost of attrition goes beyond budgets, impacting team dynamics, morale, and employer brand. Learn more about the factors driving Early Careers attrition in 2025, and what best-practice organisations are doing to combat losing their future workforce ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eD2Wqk-w #EarlyCareers #TalentRetention #EmployeeAttrition #WorkforceDevelopment #EmployerBranding

💡If there’s one takeaway to be had from recent years of workplace transformation, it’s that WHAT you know doesn’t matter half as much as how effectively you can learn new skills to ensure you’re adaptable to any circumstance. Our mantra for 2025 (and every year) remains simple: Never stop growing and learning from the incredible people around us - our talented Smarties and the amazing partners we’re privileged to work with. Looking to expand your team’s skillsets in 2025? Our Critical Skills Guide explores science-backed future-ready skills for today and tomorrow. Grab your copy 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR7PuD2R #NewYearNewSkills #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipJourney

⛰️ 2025 is here and brings with it new lessons to learn, new ways to grow, and new peaks to climb. Some of our resolutions for the coming year: ✔️ Open hearts. ✔️ Change minds. ✔️ Unlock talent. Everywhere. Happy new year from all the team at The Smarty Train! Let's make this year extraordinary. Looking for direction in the coming year? Take a look at our 2025 Early Careers Trends Report 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHXPy6FU #happynewyear #newbeginnings

📅 Our 2024 resolutions were simple: open hearts, change minds, and unlock talent - everywhere. As we wrap up another incredible year, we’re proud to reflect on some of the numbers that helped turn these aspirations into reality: 👩💻 340,611 teams messages sent 🍬 17.91kg of gummy sweets eaten 🌱 212.91 tonnes of carbon emissions offset 💗 Celebrating becoming a team of over 50 Smarties (and counting!) 🐝 3 events and meetups for global early careers leaders 📚 100% of royalties from our book donated 🌍 112,000 lives directly impacted by experiences that we delivered Not to mention countless milestones celebrated with our clients and partners, without whom we could not have achieved the above Thank you to everyone who made 2024 unforgettable. Here’s to another year of pushing boundaries, creating impactful experiences, and unlocking talent around the world. #TST2024 #YearInReview #MakingWorkplacesBetter #ImmersiveLearning