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Where did all the career paths go?

Where did all the career paths go?. Sarah Salter, Group HR Director. MY CAREER STORY. HR Director. Graduate Recruitment. SPARK Project. Marketing. Sales. 1987 - 2002. 2002 - 2006. Change Project. Training. Head of Change Implementation. HR. 20011 - now. 2006 - 2010. HR Director.

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Where did all the career paths go?

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  1. Where did all the career paths go? Sarah Salter, Group HR Director

  2. MY CAREER STORY HR Director Graduate Recruitment SPARK Project Marketing Sales 1987 - 2002 2002 - 2006 Change Project Training Head of Change Implementation HR 20011 - now 2006 - 2010 HR Director HR Director

  3. The uk water industry context is changing • 12 water and sewerage companies, 14 water only • Geographically based, aging workforce, long service • Vertically integrated: resources, production, distribution, retail, waste water • Industry body – Water UK • Regulators – Ofwat, EA, DWI, CCWater • Water Bill – retail competition, upstream competition • Periodic Review 2014 – new approach

  4. WE DO SUSTAINABLE WATER

  5. OUR 3000 PEOPLE KEEP ESSENTIAL WATER SERVICES RUNNING

  6. HOW DO WE SHAPE UP?

  7. POTENTIAL ISSUES YOU MIGHT EXPECT… Physical capability Values and attitudes Life/work balance Experience and know-how Tech Savvy Skills

  8. IS THERE A ‘HR FIX?’ • 1 million NEETS • Graduate surplus • Focus on Apprenticeships Removal of DRA Pension Crisis Efficiency pressures • Workforce restructuring options vary by company/ sector • EEIP and Trailblazer developments enabling new thinking

  9. Reframing the issue is more valuable

  10. WATER INDUSTRY REALITIES Low churn • Long Service Career constipation? Technical specialism creativity and flexibility

  11. HOW TO GET CREATIVE AND FLEXIBLE • Find inspiration and support • Build wide and tall • Understand the Generation Game

  12. PROMOTE DIFFERENT CAREER REALITIES

  13. OPTIMISE THE TALENT YOU’VE GOT Take five folk… Possibilities - endless! Age range 28 - 60 Average age 44

  14. OPTIMISE THE TALENT YOU’VE GOT PLAY DVD

  15. MANY WAYS TO SKIN A CAT…

  16. EIGHT CAREER REALITIES You’re not really owed much Complaining won’t solve a problem You may work with/for **** Your principles will be tested There is no job security No one does it alone You’re paid to actually do something You cannot hide – you are responsible Your future looks bright – C J Walmsley

  17. HAPPY TO SHARE IDEAS! Sarah Salter Group HR Director - Northumbrian Water Limited Tel: 0191 301 6298 Email: sarah.salter@nwl.co.uk

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