Harvest Early Careers Research - Joining the Dots

Joining the Dots… End-to-end Early Careers Employee Experience

Key Recommendations

ONBOARDING & DEVELOPMENT

GROWTH & SUCCESSION

ATTRACTION

ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION

&

RECRUITMENT

• Adopt a more person-centred approach, and learn more about Gen Z for personalisation • Prioritise skills gap assessment in technology and social acumen • Implement a skills-first career pathway approach • Facilitate peer-set Q&A’s between managers & graduates • Establish an onboarding charter with managers • Map out clear career progression pathways - horizontal, linear and portfolio • Introduce Mentor Circles for onboarding • Upskill managers in coaching and mentoring skills for Gen Z

• Facilitate job rotation experience sharing . Seek to avoid negative gossip among grads. • Enhance transparency and rationale behind changes • Ensure consistency in rotations and team experiences • Implement ‘Buddy’ systems between experienced employees and graduates • Create opportunities for more internships and project work • Consider flexible and personalised benefits packages to fit with lifestyle preferences • Recognise and reward monthly achievements and milestones

• Create an environment to share new ideas and take initiative on projects • Provide structured feedback for self-directed career pathways • Allow for non-linear career progression • Facilitate ‘Bridging Skills’ workshops from Graduate to Professional • Grow a culture of mentorship and reverse mentorship

• Initiate early Student Engagement for stronger brand building • Invest in understanding Gen Z values and preferences • Map the entire employee experience from attraction onwards – user led • Streamline and simplify recruitment practices. Reevaluate assumptions and refine messaging • Break down siloes that impact the employee experience

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