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The Career Perspective of Graduates. Update 2017Graduates are an essential part of the workforce. The inflow of graduates in the European labour market is about 4,7 million each year (Eurostat, 2014, 2015). The challenge for companies is how to attract and retain the most talented graduates.
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The career perspectives of graduates. Update 2020The expectations final-year students have of their first job are still high. Good communication with their colleagues, a sociable atmosphere and plenty of opportunities for training are at the top of the list. What is more, these millennials prioritise career security over job security. They consider their relationship with their first employer to be temporary, expecting to work for a whole range of different companies during their working life. However, the Covid-19 outbreak has toned down their optimism about the future. Now afraid that fewer jobs will be available to suit their skills and qualifications, they are once again attaching greater importance to job security. The Centre for Excellence in Strategic Talent Management at Vlerick Business School has conducted its tenth large-scale study of final-year students’ expectations of the employment market and their career. 614 students who were due to graduate in June 2020 took part in the survey, of whom 294 were Masters students and 320 Advanced Masters. The research focuses both on their career plans and on what these ‘millennial’ graduates expect from their first employer. Last but not least, the study also contains important insights for companies hoping to recruit recent graduates.
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The case for purpose: Demystifying the fieldOrganisations today are dealing with rapid changes and complex challenges. To survive and excel in a volatile business context, it has been argued that organisations need to adopt a more purpose-driven approach in doing business that transcends making money. In the past decade, an increasing interest has emerged in the topic of purpose by both academics and practitioners. Many business books and articles have been published to help companies on their way to become purpose-driven organisations. The notion of purpose has become so widespread that a lot of companies invested in articulating a purpose in order to engage stakeholders. Creating and establishing a strong and shared corporate purpose, however, can be a complex process. In this whitepaper, we aim to provide a clear understanding of what purpose is and why it matters. Based on the research available, we will reflect on how a strong and shared purpose can be established by organisations.
