While many organisations focus on pay, progression, or programme design as key retention levers, new ECO data suggests that one of the most powerful predictors of retention could happen much earlier in the employee lifecycle than expected.
Read moreNew research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that the number of Early Careers functions that reported substantial buy-in from Stakeholders for their Early Careers strategy has dropped from 68% to just 22% since the start of 2024, signalling a widening gap of internal backing
Read moreNew research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that AI integration is bringing speed and scale to Early Careers processes, but not without consequences.
Read moreOur third annual HIVE gathering set out to answer one question: In a world in flux, how do you set an Early Careers strategy with certainty? Read the highlights now.
Read moreAvoid having your internship programme branded as “cheugy” by providing an engaging, up-to-date, and tailored experience that meets the unique needs of today's Gen Z interns
Read moreThe Smarty Train's Dr Khairunnisa Mohamedali sits down with Adam Pacifico of The Leadership Enigma Podcast to explore why anthropology just might be the leadership skill you never knew you needed.
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