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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? 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 HR Director
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
POTENTIAL ISSUES YOU MIGHT EXPECT… Physical capability Values and attitudes Life/work balance Experience and know-how Tech Savvy Skills
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
WATER INDUSTRY REALITIES Low churn • Long Service Career constipation? Technical specialism creativity and flexibility
HOW TO GET CREATIVE AND FLEXIBLE • Find inspiration and support • Build wide and tall • Understand the Generation Game
OPTIMISE THE TALENT YOU’VE GOT Take five folk… Possibilities - endless! Age range 28 - 60 Average age 44
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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
HAPPY TO SHARE IDEAS! Sarah Salter Group HR Director - Northumbrian Water Limited Tel: 0191 301 6298 Email: sarah.salter@nwl.co.uk