Creating a Successful Job Rotation Program

Job rotation programs have been used as a common leadership development method in large organizations. Now they are being used for other key positions within companies so that organizations have available bench strength and talent pools available when labor is needed. They are also being used to cross-train staff who may be needed during temporary vacancies, such as illnesses or medical leaves.
Business disruptions can occur when companies do not have the right employees available at the right time. Employees resign or are taken away from key positions for other reasons, such as business growth or leaves.

In addition, job rotation programs are an excellent tactic for providing skill and career development that early career workers desire in their employee experience.

• The business case for job rotation programs
• Identify how job rotation programs link to succession planning and career development
• Determine which roles and functions are critical to support
• How to use job rotation programs to attract high quality talent to your organization
• How job rotations links to other talent management initiatives
• A step-by-step plan for developing a successful job rotation program
• How to select candidates for job rotation
• How to measure the results from your job rotation program
• Your questions

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Dr. Ware is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and CEO of Integral Talent Systems, Inc. (ITS)

ITS is a global technology enabled talent management consulting firm specializing in bringing the science of talent management to the bottom line.

ITS is a pioneer in the field of attracting and retaining top talent, as the company was the first consulting firm dedicated to this workplace issue that began emerging in the U.S. during 1996 and has since become a global concern.

Dr. Ware is frequently engaged with corporate clients to provide guidance on how to create “employer of choice” environments, so that they can attract and keep the best talent in their respective industries.

ITS provides this guidance by continually conducting independent research in talent management, staying abreast of current corporate and workplace trends and best practices, and creating innovative products and services regarding this topic.

Dr. Ware has practiced for over 25 years in the talent management field, with a strong focus on how to increase employee productivity for the benefit of achieving business goals. She has acted as a consultant in this capacity for 180 of the Fortune 1000.

Dr. Ware is frequently quoted on trends in talent management strategies in numerous publications such as the Associated Press, Computer World magazine, Network World and the San Francisco Chronicle, and has been featured several times on CNN as a national talent management expert.