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Equal Pay Day: Today serves as a reminder that the road to success is difficult for every individual. However, the journey toward pay equality is far from over, making it a moral duty for each one of us to commit to fighting for this cause. Equal Pay Day is not only about acknowledging the problem; it is a day to catalyse change, and for individuals and organisations to compare the roles and talents. Let's discuss proper compensations fairly, without letting changes influence that. 💡 On this Equal Pay Day, let's amplify the conversation around pay equity. Share your thoughts, experiences, and opinions for promoting equal pay. The Internship Programme of German Business stands for nurturing talent, upholding corporate values, and providing opportunities to hardworking individuals, irrespective of age or gender. Together, we can create a future where every professional is valued and compensated fairly, regardless of gender. 💪🌐 #ZDinternship #ZDinternship #ZDpaysoff #ZDinternsGen24 #equalpayday #balkanstudents #internships #internship #intern #career #internships #education #internshipprogramme #internshipprogram #student

🚀 Transforming Recruitment at Smith+Nephew with Alison Keefe 🚀 Alison Keefe, Global Director of Emerging Talent at Smith+Nephew, is redefining how top talent is discovered and hired in the post-COVID era. With the high costs and inefficiencies of traditional recruiting, Alison turned to Micro-Internships as a strategic solution. 🌟 Innovative Hiring Strategy: Partnering with Parker Dewey in 2021, Alison launched a series of Micro-Internship projects that allowed candidates to showcase their skills through real-world tasks. This approach not only broadened the talent pool by reaching students from diverse universities but also enhanced the inclusivity of the recruitment process. 📈 Cost-Effective Results: By auditioning candidates through Micro-Internships, Alison dramatically reduced hiring costs, lowering the cost-per-hire by over 70% compared to traditional campus recruiting methods. This strategy has proven to be cost-effective and a win-win for both students and the company, providing valuable work experience and a streamlined path to full-time employment. 🌍 A Future of Inclusive Recruiting: Seeing the undeniable benefits, Alison advocates for Micro-Internships as a complement to traditional recruiting, emphasizing their role in fostering #inclusion, #diversity, and #equity. She envisions continuing to use this approach to fill immediate hiring needs and build a pipeline of future leaders for Smith+Nephew. 🔗 Interested in learning more about how Micro-Internships are transforming recruitment at Smith+Nephew? Access the full story here: https://hubs.li/Q02vgw0g0 * * * #Recruitment #MicroInternships #DiversityInHiring #SmithNephew  #TalentAcquisition #DEI #HR #Recruiting

Interns are at increased risk due to the inherent power imbalance with their superiors. In many cases, interns are not considered employees. Therefore, they are not protected by government legislation or workplace policies. This creates a dangerous environment that is often exploited. SHRM has a valuable guide for preventing sexual violence against interns.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #NationalInternDay #Intern #Internship #InternshipProgram #PreventSexualAssault #StopSexualAbuse #EndSV #EndSA #BelieveSurvivors #SupportSurvivors #CampusSexualAssault #SexualAssaultPrevention #SexualAssaultResources #SVPA #SexualViolencePreventionAssociation

How are you planning to communicate the changes needed to your talent agenda in light of the new Labour government taking office? With legislative changes planned for zero hours contracts, paternity and maternity leave, equal pay, bereavement and carer leave, together with the proposed banning of unpaid internships outside of training and education, how will you communicate your new and updated policies in a way that truly inspires? Join us on Wednesday 31st July for our latest webinar where David Kelly will be discussing how you can land human-centred change in today's fast paced world. We'll explore: ⭕ How you can communicate change with clarity ⭕ The power of personalisation ⭕ Meeting your employees where they want to be ⭕ Story telling v story building ⭕ The importance of making the most of the moments of that matter Check the links in the comments to join 🔗

As this summer comes to a close and New York City gears up for the upcoming school year, we’d like to shine one more spotlight on this year’s incredible PACT summer interns! This year, we had the biggest group of PACT summer youth interns yet. Here’s some of what they had to say about their experience: “A key source of knowledge that I acquired from the internship is the power of clarity. I would say a lot of the things stated at PACT were things that I heard before but hearing it again and learning more about it (such as boundaries and how trafficking can occur) was informative and took me out of a box of not just knowing, but now UNDERSTANDING.” “The internship succeeded my expectations because I really didn’t think I would have anything much to provide when it comes to non-profit work/anti-trafficking work, since I had no prior knowledge about it. But I think I now have a better understanding of different career paths and the internship even shaped my future career goals a bit as well. I truly felt connected to the work I had done and the people I had met, so I really did just love my time during the internship.” “My career goal is to work in the healthcare industry. This internship was able to prepare me for my future path by providing me with more emphasis in mental care, rather than just physical care. I also learned how to identify when a child is “not okay” or being able to sense when someone is in harm's way.” Until next year! Featured speaker in video: Y-ACT Program Manager Valentina Amate Perez Featured "Day in the Life" video created by: 2024 Summer Youth intern, Alice Lin #WeArePACT #SummerInterns

Smith+Nephew’s Journey with Micro-Internships Alison Keefe, Global Director of Emerging Talent at Smith+Nephew, shares her journey utilizing Micro-Internships to discover and hire top talent. In the challenging landscape of post-COVID recruitment, Alison turned to Micro-Internships as a cost-effective, efficient, and inclusive strategy to source diverse candidates from various universities, a departure from traditional methods focused on select institutions. Through her collaboration with Parker Dewey, Alison found a refreshing approach to recruiting, leading to hiring exceptional candidates for Smith+Nephew. The process allowed her to see candidates' practical skills in action, providing a more comprehensive view of their potential and significantly reducing hiring costs. Alison's story is a testament to the efficacy of Micro-Internships in enhancing recruitment strategies. They allow for a more diverse and inclusive approach to discovering early-career talent. Her experience led to successful hires and showcased the transformative potential of integrating Micro-Internships into traditional recruitment frameworks. Read more about Alison's innovative approach and the tangible benefits of Micro-Internships for both employers and candidates in our full success story: https://hubs.li/Q02s2qcY0 * * * #Hiring #MicroInternships #TalentAcquisition #DiversityAndInclusion #SuccessStory#DEI #HR #Recruiting #SmithNephew

Job sites can seem daunting, particularly for women and non-binary folks. But how about empowering them to succeed on-site?   Nora Spencer, MSW, founder of Hope Renovations, empowers women and non-binary people through construction training and internship programs.   Nora says, "When you hold power tools in your hands among a group of supportive women, your confidence soars! It instills a newfound self-belief, perhaps never tapped into before."   Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eta6BeFz #inclusiveconstruction

UK companies have a big problem. We've spoken to countless firms who tout their commitment to 'returnships'*, only to discover that they're on-boarding just 1-2 women per year (!). Is "returner-washing" a term? If not, it should be...👀 Talented women are being denied work at a fair pay and skill level, and companies are missing out on millions of qualified female candidates. So, why isn't there a tech solution to solve this? 🤷♀️ Enter ivy. (*Returnships: Internships designed for returners, typically spanning 16 weeks and culminating in a permanent job offer. These programs are often burdensome in terms of time and administration, maintaining a traditional in-person, 5-day-a-week format.) #returntowork #careerbreak #femalereturners #womenreturners #genderpaygap #genderequality #worklifebalance #futureofwork #femalefounders

Navigating careers advice and guidance within the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) sector can be both challenging and rewarding🚀 The journey often includes overcoming barriers such as limited resources, lack of awareness, and accessibility issues. Yet, with dedicated support and innovative approaches, we witness incredible successes🌟 Tailored career paths, inclusive work environments, and empowering individuals to achieve their potential are just some of the highlights. Let's continue to break down these barriers and celebrate the achievements of those making a difference every day! 💪 How can we further improve career guidance for individuals with SEND? 🤔 What innovative strategies have you seen make a real impact? 🌍 How can businesses better support inclusive employment after supported internships? 🏢 #SEND #CareerGuidance #Inclusion #SuccessStories