HR.com Forms Future of Career Development & Mobility Advisory Board for 2024

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 enhancing career development initiatives. This panel will provide in-depth insights and practical strategies at a crucial time when organizations increasingly recognize the importance of robust career development programs in driving business success. The advisory board will focus on exploring organizational engagement in employee career development, challenges hindering such initiatives, and outcomes of successful career development programs.

Among the critical topics to be addressed are strategies and best practices related to career development, the role of career development in succession management programs, and methods for allocating resources to prevent workforce skills gaps. The board will also examine the extent of internal mobility in today's organizations, factors that may hinder such mobility, and how internal mobility contributes to overall career development. The insights gathered from this initiative will culminate in a comprehensive research report offering detailed findings and recommendations, with a condensed two-page infographic also available for quick overview.

HR professionals can access additional resources through the HR Research Institute at https://hr.com/researchinstitute, which regularly releases annual State of the Industry reports on various HR topics. The newly appointed advisory board includes industry thought leaders from prominent organizations 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, stating that career development represents a cornerstone of organizational success. The formation of this advisory board and the upcoming research initiative underscore the growing recognition of career development as a critical factor in organizational success. As companies continue to navigate the challenges of talent retention and skills development in an ever-evolving workplace, the insights provided by this panel of experts are poised to become invaluable resources for HR professionals and business leaders. This initiative represents a significant step toward shaping the future of employee career development, with expected far-reaching implications for how organizations approach talent management, succession planning, and overall employee development.