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I've seen first-hand reactions to the Thrive Career Wellness Platform and heard how our tools and services have helped people, not only with their job search, resume, and interview preparation but also seeing people advance their careers, pivot into business ownership or an entirely different career direction 🎯. Now, even more people from diverse backgrounds can access Thrive, and we offer specialized assistance for individuals, making opportunities more accessible and equitable for all. 🤝 EmployNext offers enhanced tools for employers to simplify their hiring solutions by accessing a talent pool of candidates. This is a significant step towards creating a more efficient and effective job market. Employers can easily list and match job opportunities for candidates in the Kingston-Pembroke region using our AI-powered skill-matching system.

Click below to watch our amazing CEO Jeffrey Doucet talk about Thrive's partnership with EmployNext (by Serco) and Deloitte, as we help job-seekers in the Kingston-Pembroke region navigate the world of meaningful employment. 🚀 My personal favourite quote: "...only 50% of people who are eligible for employment services actually access them. There's a ton of people out there who are out of work, looking for work, who don't even know that there's available resources to help them find their next opportunity." 💬 With that said, our goal is to help connect people with these resources that are here to aid them during their job hunts, and to augment these existing resources with our advanced digital support. 💜 Thrive is here to revolutionize the way employment services are delivered! 💜

🌟 Yesterday, we hosted an incredible event with Wiser focused on the importance of inclusive hiring! We had the privilege of hearing from our wonderful panellists: Tania Martin from EY, Jai Clarke-Binns from Google DeepMind, Chris Woods from Mars, and Jennie Child, our Inclusive Hiring Partner. Here are my key takeaways from the event: Start with the business problem 🔹Tania emphasises the importance of educating people about the benefits of inclusive hiring, like tapping into untapped talent pools. Challenge the recruitment mindset: 🔹 When a final slate for a role includes only 1/4 marginalised candidates, their chances of securing the position are 0%. But if three out of every four candidates are from marginalised backgrounds, their chances of getting the role jump up to 67%! Strategies for creating authenticity in recruitment: 🔹 Tania highlights the importance of keeping promises, providing clear timelines, and showing genuine care through feedback. Highlighting psychological safety in marketing: 🔹 Chris highlights the significance of sharing colleagues' voices and creating an environment where candidates feel represented, authentic, and empowered to thrive. I look forward to many more events where we can share insights and learn from experts in the field. #InclusiveHiring #DiversityandInclusion #HRInsights

This years Employment & Recruitment Federation Conference TalentCon will probably actually sell out. I’ve signed up 15 for Noel and 10 from some other companies I am a shareholder in. Reason is simple, attendance this year will give my people a commercial advantage and tangible tools to navigate AI, the changed global economic environment, ESG and what’s coming economically with the impact of the skills first agenda. ESG is representing about 30% tender award value in the Uk, that’s coming our way. AI, is it friend or foe, we have a world leading authority telling us how to go about navigating and embracing it and also the tools to use! If your people are your asset, you need to invest. This is a weighted bet for me, I know the value my people will take from this day. It would cost me more to keep them at their desk and forgoing the benefit to our company of using the knowledge they will get from TalentCon on the 4th April would cost me more. I’m purely commercial, my people aren’t booked in for the good of their health. Thankfully we are invested in Lifelong learning as the norm and commercially and culturally benefit from it. I hope you book early enough so as not to be disappointed. Don’t say I didn’t tell you in time :) Have a lovely weekend.

This morning, Luis and I attended a workshop hosted by Handshake centered around: What does it take to attract Gen Z candidates to your company this fall? Thrilled to say our #EmployerPersona is The Democratizer. We know early talent has the skills to bring innovation and transformation. And we’re attracting diverse, qualified candidates leveling the playing field with the most modern recruiting best practices. What’s yours? #HandshakeBTS2023

Which conferences/events in HR, TA and DE&I are a must attend in the Netherlands and beyond? - With event season coming up, it's the perfect time to expand your network and your horizon when it comes to new developments in HR and Talent Acquisition. Of course, Appical's Onboard Amsterdam Recruiters United's Recruitment Innovation Event and Diverse Leaders in Tech, powered by Techleap.nl's DE&I in Tech Summit are on my list already. Which ones are you attending? And will I see you there?

What an inspiring session at #SHRMTalent with Roy Abdo! In my role, staying ahead in the evolving talent attraction landscape is key. Today, Roy not only reinforced critical TA concepts but also shared fresh perspectives that truly resonated with me. His blend of personal stories and professional insights emphasized the importance of the candidate journey, using storytelling to build trust, and speaking the right language to attract talent—especially when engaging dynamic talent pools like Gen Z. I was particularly thrilled to hear about his strategies for using re-targeting ads and the importance of a robust FAQ section to preemptively address candidate queries. (By the way, if you had told me back in 2008-ish that I'd be excited about working with code again in 2024, I would have rolled my eyes...hard. 😅) Roy's insights are invaluable as they further strengthen my resolve to ensure our company values authentically resonate with potential talent. His focus on genuine connections reinforces the critical role we play in shaping our company’s future through our people. Thank you, Roy, for a motivational and enlightening session. I’m eager to continue my journey in learning more about #reputationmanagement and refining our strategies at NLS, as we continue our mission to #DoGoodWork and forge meaningful, impactful relationships. #RecruitmentMarketing #TalentAcquisition #EmployerBranding #InsurTech #RemoteWork #NLS #BeNextLevel 

Today we had an insightful roundtable with HR Grapevine's Serena Haththotuwa & ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions's David Archer, Louise Stephens-Saunders & Alana Birchall. It focused on talent solutions and how to crack the Gen Z code by engaging early careers talent! 💡 Here were the 5 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Shift your mindset: Align with Gen Z values, embrace DE&I, offer purpose-driven work.  2️⃣ Beyond resumes: Focus on potential, skills; innovate assessment methods. 3️⃣ Build meaningful connections: Engage via social media, online communities; personalize interactions. 4️⃣ Prioritize well-being: Invest in mental health, financial wellness, continuous learning. 5️⃣ Stay competitive: Embrace tech, upskill, offer competitive salaries, benefits.  #future #careers #talentsolutions