CSRD and DEI efforts + Career Pivoting Guide - The Talent Newsletter Edition #2

In this bi-weekly edition you'll find:

?? Blog post on How investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can enhance your compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)?

?? A guide to transition to a new career - Part 1.

?? Free download - the Talent Management checklist with clear steps, OKR's and suggested metrics how to start building a strategic Talent Attraction, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Talent Retention function.

Let's jump in! ??

How investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can enhance your compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)?

The European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) within the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) outline specific requirements that are reshaping corporate policies, especially in the domain of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).?

The ESRS, S1 "Own Workforce" is particularly relevant when discussing Talent Management in general and DEI specifically. This standard requires companies to disclose qualitative and quantitative information regarding their workforce. This includes not just the number of employees and their contractual arrangements, but also extends to aspects such as:?

• Employment diversity (e.g., age, gender, ethnicity)?
• Equity in career progression opportunities?
• Inclusion policies and their effectiveness?
• Salary differences between men and women?

The implementation of ESRS S1 requires that companies not only establish but also robustly report on DEI metrics. This shift means that DEI must now be integrated into the core strategic framework of companies rather than being treated as a peripheral issue.?

?? READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.

?? Career pivoting - Part 1: Self-reflection

Transitioning to a new career or role can be both exciting and daunting. But it can also be a great move, especially in a market like the one we have today with more job seekers than ever and people looking for more flexible work. Here is part 1 to my guide for career pivoting to provide you clarity and structure, helping you navigate the process with confidence. Let’s dive in! ??

1. Self-reflection prompts

To make a successful pivot, it's crucial to understand your underlying motivations. Answering the following questions and reflecting on them will provide insight into your decision-making process.

?Why do I want to make a career pivot?

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?What elements of my current job or industry no longer align with my personal or professional goals?

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?What do I hope to achieve with this pivot (e.g., better work-life balance, more alignment with passions, higher pay)?

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?Are there aspects of my current job I would like to retain in my next role or industry?

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2. Personal Strengths

List down five strengths that you believe you possess. When choosing which five strengths to list down you can do the following: Ask your previous colleagues and peers what they have noted are your strengths, ask your close friends what they think are your strengths, go back and review any personality assessments you’ve done to see what they list as your strengths, try to think of what do you typically get compliments on. Consider your various achievements (big & small): What personal traits would you give the credit to? Think about when you have stood out and felt uncomfortable: What strengths have you learned to hide? What do you yearn to do? (this suggests possible strengths or talents)

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2. Skills inventory

List down skills you believe you excel in. Consider any training, courses, or real-world applications. Do you speak multiple languages? Do you have a specific industry experience? Do you have a “little black book” of contacts you bring with you? Have you worked in different cultures with people from different backgrounds?

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3. Passions & interests

What activities or topics excite you the most? Think about what you could spend hours doing or learning about without getting bored. Think about those moments where time just disappears and you could just keep going. Or things that have brought you so much energy that when you finished doing it you felt you could run a marathon or like you were walking on air. These are the things that put you in flow.

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…Part 2 of Career pivoting to continue in next newsletter edition. ??

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?? And for my podcast recommendation ?? listen to Special Forces Commander's Weird Trick For Overcoming Anxiety, "This Is The Reason People Quit", "Imposter Syndrome Is A Good Thing!" - The Diary of a CEO

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