Sustainability and Personal Development Growing Together

As we move into the New Year, our sustainability consulting resources are examining trends beyond the current job market, and we see an increasing demand for a new kind of business contributor. Aligned with a growing demand for alternative skills is an increasing desire amongst current and prospective job seekers to translate personal eco awareness and business sustainability passions into career ambitions. We believe this convergence of business sustainability value and personal interest could be one path to stabilizing the global job market.

If you have ever interviewed for a job, you probably know there are a number of factors that go into determining the right candidate. There are often business values that go into the ideal employee selection. Our professional consulting experience leads us to believe that many of the businesses currently reducing their workforce will soon be returning to the job pool in search of the next generation of passion and innovation.

In our experience, employers do not always limit their candidate searches to the skills required for a specific job function. Often included are the personal passions and innovative thinking that might bring needed change to the organization.   In searching for that perfect career path, proactively align career ambitions with business drivers of change. Highlight:

•    Your interest and passion for business sustainability
•    Your record of accomplishment in applying sustainability concepts in business
•    Your knowledge of the company’s sustainability initiatives
•    How your unique passion could directly benefit the company

The business world has a unique opportunity to capture the inspiration of today’s “green” driven workforce. By combining traditional business functions with an aligned passion for sustainability, companies are creating attractive work environments for talent.

At Taiga Company, our professional consulting is focused on creating alignment between a business and its key stakeholders. A critical aspect of this aligned direction is a strong and stable workforce. Our business sustainability resources indicate that sustainability is providing top organizations with that common platform to attract, retain and build talent. We encourage employers and employees to embrace and leverage business sustainability passions to drive change.