From Offer to Onboard: Setting Emerging Talent Up for Success
Early talent are ambitious, values-driven and digitally fluent, but many are arriving in the workplace with gaps in confidence and work-readiness—challenges compounded by the pandemic, financial pressures, and the ever-changing world of work. Employers tell us they’re feeling this gap, and they’re looking for practical ways to close it, without compromising authenticity, inclusion, or experience.
We’ve created this paper to help.
Inside, we explore:
- What we’re seeing from Gen Z around work readiness and what the research says
- Where employers can have the most impact during preboarding and onboarding
- Ideas and inspiration for practical, scalable support that helps candidates thrive from day one
- What Gen Alpha might need as they approach the world of work
- Real questions we’re asking employers to spark conversation and shared learning
This whitepaper brings together our experience, industry research, and insights to help employers understand how to better support Gen Z (and soon, Gen Alpha) during the most critical early moments of their career journey.
Our aim is simple: to empower employers to create standout experiences that help early careers candidates feel confident, connected and capable. Because when they thrive, your business does too.
Featuring insights from Emerging Talent leaders from global companies, top universities, and leading consultancies.
Featured experts
Glen McGowan, Global Head of Emerging Talent, HSBC
Jayne Cullen, Emerging Talent and Brand Consultant, Pinstripe & Leopard
Jenyth Macdonald, Head of Early Careers, Skyscanner
Lucy Hatfield, Senior Early Careers Cohort Leader, Jaguar Land Rover
Martyn Phillips, Early Careers Delivery Manager, Jaguar Land Rover
Stuart Johnson, Director of Careers and Skills, University of Bristol
Sarah Brown, Product Innovation & Delivery Director, Meet & Engage
Plus, don’t miss our launch event!
Featuring live discussion from a panel of our expert contributors.
Join us on 12th June:
