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🌟 Embracing the Pace of the Market: Your Key to Success 🌟 In today’s dynamic world, staying ahead is essential. To all students and young professionals—thriving means keeping up with industry trends and demands. 🚀 Don’t just keep up; run with the market pace! 🔹 Continuously upskill  🔹 Stay informed on industry insights  🔹 Build a strong network  🔹 Embrace innovation and adaptability By following these steps, you’ll set yourself up for a rewarding career and gain respect and recognition along the way. Let’s take on the future with confidence! 💪 #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #StayAhead

We're excited to share Colin Lumsden has joined Team Talent as our new Chief Revenue Officer. Get to know Colin with our Q&A. Tell us a little about yourself. I have over 25 years of global experience in education technology organizations including Pearson, 2U/EdX, and ApplyBoard as well as time at York University in their School of Continuing Studies unit. I've worked in pre-revenue, start-up, and scale up organizations in functions including business development, account management, marketing, operations, and learning design in sectors including workforce development, international education, and online program management. I've also had the pleasure of helping over 100,000 students with their educational goals and I am currently pursuing my PhD in Higher Education at the University of Toronto. What’s one thing that has improved your work life? Showing my age, but paper-based "to do" lists. I find the physical process of creating and managing them very effective in helping to code/prioritize and the satisfaction of crossing/checking off is also very tangible and real. I do believe in and use platforms and digital options too, I am not a Luddite. What are you passionate about outside of work? My family first and foremost, but also football (proper, not American), cars, and music. What's the most interesting workforce trend you've read about lately? Skills overtaking degree as the “paper ceiling” dissolves. It's been a developing trend for some time now, but for alternative credentials and/or workforce entry and workforce development models, where skills and competencies are paramount, is a very interesting and exciting change. We've seen adoption from big companies in hiring and development practices and policies, traditional academia getting on board with new offerings and units, and it has the potential to reduce costs (for the individual, organization and/or institution), accelerate learning and application, and promote a lifelong learning ecosystem that is more tailored to personal development paths.

89 days!!!! Just 89 days for one of the biggest #tradeshows in N. America - IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show! And, I am super stoked for the Manufacturing Ally Rally event that I am co-hosting with some of the sector's most inspirational peeps: Drew Crowe, Toni Neary, and Chris Luecke. On day three, I'll be moderating the panel discussion Empowering Talent: New Approaches to Job Roles in Manufacturing. The main objective of this panel discussion is to examine the need to redefine job roles and descriptions within the #manufacturing sector to align with emerging technologies, shifting skill requirements, and evolving workforce demographics. By exploring innovative approaches to job design, we aim to equip attendees with strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing talent in the manufacturing industry. Key Takeaways: Agility and Adaptability: Understand the importance of creating agile job roles and descriptions that can adapt to technological advancements, market dynamics, and changing business needs. Skills-Based Approach: Embrace a skills-based approach to job design that focuses on identifying and leveraging transferable skills rather than rigid qualifications or job titles. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Promote cross-functional collaboration and interdisciplinary skill development within manufacturing organizations to foster innovation and address complex challenges.  Talent Development Strategies: Explore effective talent development strategies, including #upskilling, #reskilling, and continuous learning initiatives, to empower employees to thrive in evolving job roles. Inclusive Workforce Practices: Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in job design processes to ensure that job roles and descriptions are accessible and appealing to individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Other discussions included in the Rally event: • Inspiring the Next Generation: Early Talent Pipeline • Beyond Gender and Ethnicity: Understanding Diversity in Manufacturing • Collaboration: What Does Support Look like? • Reflections: Building the Manufacturing of Tomorrow Together Check the comments below for registration details. See you there! AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology SME Mavens of Manufacturing Z-Ink Solutions The New American Manufacturing Renaissance Manufacturing Happy Hour #StudentSummit #SmartforceStudentSummit #collaboration #networking #mfgallyrally #manufacturingallyrally #usmade #usmanufacturing #workforcedevelopment #workforce #skillsgap

My latest blog post: A story about the biggest thing I've ever done in my career, which was as an individual contributor, and some reflections on impact and innovation outside of management: https://lnkd.in/eT3WSVms

ICYMI: The Soft Skills Needed to Climb the Corporate Ladder

I'm looking forward to joining the upcoming session of the Business School, University of Aberdeen Industry Pulse on October 24th 7:00PM Beijing Time on: “Meeting Gen-Z: Our Future Employees”💡 joining this diverse panel dialing in from all over the world! 🌍 John Storm said it best: “What motivates today's young talent? What expectations do Gen-Z have on employers? How should businesses prepare to embrace young talents? How can employing Gen-Z's bring value to your business? Referring to anyone born between 1997 and 2012,Gen-Z's are entering and changing the norms for how many businesses operate. For many in management, Z's are tech savvy and ambitious talents full of ideas and unbridled enthusiasm. For others, Gen-Z's are an unknown generation, regularly making headlines To address these questions, we have brought together four aspirational young talents from diverse backgrounds. Organised as a roundtable discussion, questions from the audience will shape our event.” 👉 If you’re interested in coming along, you can go ahead and register using the QR code below!

🎇Now that we’re halfway through December, it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on what a year it’s been. At the start of the year, I took on the challenge of leading both the Recruitment Marketing Team and the Sourcing Team. Marketing was never my favorite subject in school, but through years of experience in sourcing—and the amazing support of my colleagues—I discovered that I could really enjoy it. What truly made this year special was having the opportunity to lead a team full of talented individuals, each with their own unique strengths and perspectives. In May, we finally got to meet in real life at our People Gathering—a moment full of energy and connection. I also had the chance to get to know some colleagues better and see them in a new, light. These moments of connection reminded me just how much we can learn from each other. This year also gave me the opportunity to expand my network and meet so many inspiring people outside of the organization. These interactions helped me grow and see things from different perspectives—something I’m incredibly grateful for. Of course, this year wasn’t without its challenges. I had to say goodbye to several colleagues often with a lot of pain in my heart and, once again, reinvent parts of my role. Reinvention has become a recurring theme in my career—but I’ve learned to embrace it. Reinventing myself keeps me growing, and growth is what keeps me motivated and engaged. As we approach 2025, I’m excited about the possibilities ahead with infinite possibilities. I can’t wait to take them on with my fantastic colleagues by my side. 🍾To my team: Thank you for your trust, energy, and creativity. You inspire me every day. 🍾To my colleagues and mentors: Thank you for your encouragement and guidance—you’ve made this journey all the more rewarding. 🍾To the new connections I’ve made this year: Thank you for your fresh insights and for broadening my horizons. Here’s to closing 2024 on a high note and stepping into 2025 with ambition, resilience, and a mindset of growth! 🚀 #Leadership #RecruitmentMarketing #Sourcing #Networking #GrowthMindset #Teamwork #YearInReview

What Will You Learn? Get the inside scoop on what makes an employee truly irreplaceable. We’ll break down the key traits, skills, and mindsets that set top performers apart, and give you a roadmap for developing your own unique value proposition. Explore the essential skills that make you stand out. From mastering communication and problem-solving to navigating workplace dynamics and building a strong personal brand, we’ll cover everything you need to know to become a go-to expert in your field. Discover the secrets to career advancement. We’ll delve into strategies for exceeding expectations, showcasing your value, and positioning yourself for promotions and new opportunities. Learn how to future-proof your career. With the constant changes in the workplace, we’ll discuss the importance of continuous learning, professional development, and staying ahead of the curve. Tackle the challenges of the modern workplace head-on. We’ll address difficult situations, conflict resolution, and how to build a strong support network within your organization. Eduta.org

GEN Z INSIGHTS MINI-SERIES PART 4   The fourth and final insights video as part of our mini-series, where we are look to further understand Gen Z, their wants and what drives and motivates them.   In part four, we discuss the importance of developing Gen Z employees and the capabilities they need for success. We also explore how to best support Gen Z and their networks.   Jum Lamont sat down with Alejandro Zambrano, to understand how these insights can be applied to your overall Learning Value Proposition. Please feel free to contact our team to get an insight into your program needs and how we can support you with a range of award-winning attraction, recruitment and development strategies, tools, and methods - info@fusiongc.com.au or 0407305736.   Paula Gepp Jum Lamont Cathy James Alejandro Zambrano Ally Snodgrass Sophie F. Lana Roberts Erin Arundel Sophie McGregor Arisa Sparks Gabi Dobie Kira Taleski Nick Fewkes Nina Barton Alicia Peto James Hardman Matt Campbell Hannah Mijovski (née Rankine)   #gradrecruitment #graddevelopment #graduaterecruitment #graduateprograms #programapprovals #gradstrategy #earlytalent #gradinsights #graduateinsights Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) NZAGE (New Zealand Association of Graduate Employers)  

How quickly does the future become the present? Never not learning, never not curious. This will be the title of my keynote today being part of the HR Minds conference organized by business factors Deutschland GmbH, taking part the next two days at Schloss Bensberg where HR decision makers will come together. I chose this title as curiosity and learning are two aspects which play a major and continous role in my life. I will talk about why organisations should choose the way of becoming learning organisations and what this actually mean. Is it just the next buzzword of the HR bubble? Well, I doubt it BUT of course – it depends. As always. It depends how serious we take it and if we succeed in transforming our #workforce into a #skillforce. When it comes to learning we quickly talk about systems, tools, platforms or strategies as HR departments - important and right, no doubt. My keynote will go a few steps back talking about the basics of learning cultures and in parallel aims to create new hypothesis when it comes to future-oriented learning. I am convinced there is one question in particular we might address and understand in depth when it comes to learning. How quickly does the future become the present? When is knowledge real knowledge? When is knowledge you have acquired deeply learned, i.e. relevant for you, for your organisation and hence for the planet? #Knowledge is relevant when it gets #shared, when we #dream in #problems and #think in #interdisciplinary worlds. All what I will combine in my keynote and will share more thoughts afterwards. Of course, having my recent trip to #China in mind, and still being overwhelmed and so inspired, I will share my thoughts on what we could learn from China’s learning culture. One for sure: be #quick and don’t wait for change or to be changed. More to share after the keynote. 💡 #futureofwork #futurelearning #curiosity