The power of career conversations in numbers

Career conversations can be galvanising and valuable in a myriad of ways, from helping people develop soft skills and hone their career paths, increasing each's knowledge through insight exchange, to providing a safe and supportive space that helps build confidence and self-belief.

We've seen the Voco community realise incredible outcomes from their conversations, helping them to own their own career journeys and be more effective and confident at work.

Establishing and maintaining momentum in conversational career programmes is often challenging. Although individuals want - and need - to invest time in their own development, sometimes the to-do just seems too long or the scheduling admin too frustrating, and engagement dwindles after a couple of conversations, particularly in more pressurised, traditional mentoring pairs.

Voco conversations are different. They're collaborative rather than directive, the equal exchange removes pressure, and so they endure over the long term, with people making time and space to connect time and time again to solve challenges, together.

Engagement matters. According to McKinsey, career development and advancement is the top driver of retention and the biggest reason why people accept new jobs. So making sure that career development programmes really stick is paramount.And real engagement, measured in actual minutes of conversation, coupled with tangible outcomes, is - we think - invaluable.

Focusing on solving problems and overcoming challenges with another person locks in learning and provides a space to explore the highs and lows of work. While bite-sized, AI-driven, gamified learning may seem like an enticing novelty for a time, nothing beats the power of real human connection!

Find out how Voco can help your organisation build a social learning culture driven by the power of career conversations by booking a demo here

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