October 2021 HR Lineup

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OJM gives you a wider pool of talent to se- lect from, and the chance to bring fresh energy, ideas and skills to your team. The world is changing fast, and it is much harder to lay out clear career paths for em- ployees today. While it’s a positive thing that there are now many more potential routes, this lack of clarity can leave some employees feeling uncertain and insecure. Coaching them to adopt a learning mind- set, embrace change and be constantly open to new opportunities will help ensure they maximize their potential, both for themselves and for ABB.

Here are five simple actions you can take to help develop talent for ABB:

Bring up the topic of the OJM in a team meeting and encourage open discussion. Reassure your team about any concerns they may have, and reaffirm the benefits of the OJM. Let them know it’s ok for them to apply for new roles! Make it clear you value each of your team members for what they contrib- ute to your team, but that you also care about their longer-term career development and support them in their desire for professional growth. Share your positive personal experiences of the OJM (or others you are aware of – see success stories in this recent article) – did you find your own job through the OJM? Or maybe you’ve already recruited a great new asset to the team through the OJM?

Have regular discussions – outside of the performance manage- ment windows – with your team mem- bers about their career aspirations, the skills and experiences they need, and which job opportunities can help them get there. When an employee tells you they are applying for another position, show your support in practical ways. For example, by offering to review their application/CV, conducting a mock interview with them, or coaching them on the kind of questions to prepare for. The Open Job Market puts power into the hands of employees, but line managers also reap the rewards, and so does ABB as a whole. For more information, please visit the Open Job Market page on Inside+.