Economic conditions are exerting pressure on graduate development programs, but there are five "levers" to maximise returns on your spend, says training specialist Josh Mackenzie.
A multifaceted HR strategy, including flexibility, internal promotions, overtime banking and an image makeover, has helped technology giant ThyssenKrupp become one of the planet's most enticing employers for graduate talent, according to its chief personnel officer, Ralph Labonte.
Employers that fail to retain employees beyond their graduate recruitment program and promote them into management roles are not achieving a reasonable return on their investment, according to Onetest CEO, Steven Dahl.
