Peopletree Soundbites
Episode 3: The critical role of data-driven career conversations in shaping an engaged workforce
Episode Overview
Marsha Walusimbi, who heads up Talent and DE&I in Africa for a large international company, shares smart insights about managing talent in a webinar hosted by the Human Resource Management Association of Uganda (HRMAU).
Career development strategies in lean organizations
Marsha talks about the challenges that lean organizations face in nurturing career growth and development. She stresses the importance of a creating a supportive environment where employees feel valued as they prepare for future opportunities.
This involves empowering staff to take control of their own careers and equipping managers with the right tools to identify and cultivate talent in their teams. She highlights the key role of data and tech in recognizing skill gaps, streamlining talent searches, and making informed decisions.
For the full episode, watch or listen below.
Host
Martin Sutherland
Founding Partner and Director of Innovation and Research at Peopletree Group.
Guest
Marsha Walusimbi
Head of Talent and DE&I for Africa
Time to watch
11 minutes
Key episode takeaways
- There are several important challenges organizations need to overcome to foster career growth in lean organizations.
- Data is pivotal in identifying skill gaps, performing talent searches and for encouraging informed career conversations
- The right technology and tools can shape and refine the experiences on offer to all the different stakeholders within an organization.
