The landscape for early careers is changing fast. Changes to national skills strategies, government education policies and funding, increasing labour market regulation, economic uncertainty, tight job markets and changing expectations of the workforce are all factors influencing the availability and design of entry-level roles. Also looming large is the threat of AI displacing entry-level jobs that have historically provided the gateway to a longer-term career. In light of these shifts, how should employers rethink the design of early careers to ensure long-term access to critical skills and talent?

The event and associated research will take an evidence-based review of employers’ approaches to early careers, how those strategies are evolving and how system reforms, organisational pressures and technological developments are shaping decisions.

Learning Objectives

• Set out how the context for early careers and expectations of different players in the early careers system are changing.
• Provide an evidence-based framework to critically assess current approaches and identify opportunities to improve business impact of early career approaches.
• Provide strategic insight for senior HR leaders on opportunities for using early career hiring to strengthen workforce sustainability, skills and diversity.
• Learn how other organisations are redesigning early careers.
• Use the insights gained to develop practical approaches to redesigning early careers for your organisation.

Who is this event for?

Heads of Talent and similar senior HR practitioners who are responsible for early careers, workforce planning and learning for their organisation.