Long serving employees are becoming an endangered species in a modern world characterized by: lay-offs, mergers and acquisitions, instant dissolution of global businesses and an increasing dependence on global workers. Why? A large proportion of the candidate pool is comprised of job hoppers. Thus, employers need to be better at analyzing job hoppers in a modern context.
What they need to do first is let go of the prejudice surrounding job hoppers as there are many positive aspects to this type of employee. Kazim Ladimeji, Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development outlined three of the most positive ones below.
- adaptability
- Signs of ambition and high achievement
- Not afraid to take a risk
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