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How Would an Anthropologist Design an Induction?

Read our 5 human-centered and anthropology-based induction design tips to help your hires cross through their liminal periods and thrive in their new roles, new organisations, and new worlds.

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Induction Design Cookbook

Our Induction Design Cookbook is packed with the ingredients and techniques you need to craft high-impact and memorable onboarding experiences.

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Highlights from HIVE Power Hour: Strategic Foresight in Early Careers

Our latest HIVE panel explored practical, future-proofed tools and strategies to help Early Careers leaders stay ahead, featuring expert insights from leaders at EY and Citi. Read the highlights.

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One-Third of Early Careers Hires Are Leaving: What This Means for Organisations in 2025

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train has identified a concerning trend: nearly one-third of Early Careers hires are leaving their organisations within three years of joining.

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Why the Fight for DE&I in Recruitment Is About to Get Harder

As organisations grapple with meeting their commitments to reduce bias in Early Careers recruitment, Labour's manifesto and US affirmative action rulings could be about to usher in a new era of additional DE&I recruitment challenges.

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Career Trampolining: How Gen Z are Redefining Job Loyalty

Against a backdrop of increasing global instability and unprecedented job market volatility, young people are moving away from the traditional “corporate ladder,” seeking instead flexible development paths, rapid skill acquisition, and meaningful experiences.

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