Rebuilding with a Sustainable Workforce

Global economic uncertainty has reduced employee counts in companies around the world, leaving organizations in many cases resource limited. However, recent signs of recovery have companies reevaluating their talent strength for a more positive future. Our sustainability consulting finds the ‘recovery’ generation of highly effective organizations is creating a business sustainability culture to motivate and retain top eco-talent.

‘Eco’ or ‘green’ talent management is becoming increasingly necessary for many industries and is gradually becoming a general business sustainability best practice. As consumers seek out companies that can deliver new and innovative products, top talent is necessary to meet changing expectations. Our sustainability consulting works with businesses to view eco talent as a driver of innovation and a true business differentiator.

Through continuous communication and employee engagement, companies are creating an internal resource driver for the company’s business sustainability plan. Building and motivating the organization becomes critical to recruiting and retaining top eco talent.

•    What is the ‘green’ generation seeking from employers?

•    How do we train talent professionals to identify and attract top ‘eco’ talent?

•    How do we tap into the growing enthusiasm for sustainability in business?

•    How do we challenge the organization to engage in business sustainability programs?

•    What new managerial skills do the next generation of managers need to get the most from their employees?

•    How do we conduct effective retention and succession planning to ensure a diverse sustainable leadership pipeline for the future?

Employee development is critical to raising eco awareness of the organization and enabling these business stakeholders to identify and implement sustainability concepts that add value. By tapping into what is inspiring to each member of your team and acknowledging their contributions, your company can surpass the organization of the past.

Comments for Rebuilding with a Sustainable Workforce

Monday, May 17, 2010 by Max Finder:: As a student intern at Challenge Your World (www.challengeyourworld.com) I am definitely getting what I need. They offer things like covering your bicycle tune-up or Bixi fees (bicycle rental system that's taking Montreal by storm). They also allow me to work one paid hour per week at a non-profit of my choice. I'd say the green generation is seeking companies that practice what they preach. A lot of these questions that you are posing are what we at Challenge Your World are trying to do. One thing that we really focus on is creating challenges for students and student organizations, encouraging innovation that will lead to actionable results. In my opinion, too many people and businesses are all talk. We want to see changes being made now! Because that's what the earth and society needs.