Introduction

Sustainable talent management focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining talent while aligning with long-term organizational goals and sustainability principles. This course equips HR professionals and business leaders with the tools to create strategies that foster employee well-being, optimize talent utilization, and support organizational sustainability. Participants will learn to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into talent management practices.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the principles and goals of sustainable talent management.
• Learn strategies to attract and retain top talent while promoting inclusivity and well-being.
• Gain insights into integrating sustainability principles into workforce planning and development.
• Develop skills to measure and report the impact of sustainable talent initiatives.
• Be equipped to build resilient, future-ready talent strategies aligned with organizational sustainability goals.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• HR Professionals focusing on talent acquisition and retention.
• Organizational Development Specialists.
• Business Leaders aiming to integrate sustainability into HR functions.
• Talent Management and Workforce Planning Professionals.
• Professionals interested in linking sustainability with talent strategies.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Sustainable Talent Management

• What is Sustainable Talent Management? Definitions and principles
• Aligning Talent Management with Sustainability Goals: Environmental, social, and economic dimensions
• The Business Case for Sustainable Talent Practices: Long-term benefits and organizational impact
• Case Study: Organizations successfully implementing sustainable talent strategies

Day 2: Attracting and Retaining Talent in a Sustainable Way

• Employer Branding for Sustainability: Communicating organizational values and impact
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Sustainability Pillar: Fostering an inclusive workplace
• Strategies for Retaining Talent: Well-being programs, career development, and meaningful work
• Interactive Workshop: Designing a talent attraction and retention plan with a sustainability focus

Day 3: Developing and Engaging Employees for Long-Term Success

• Sustainable Learning and Development Programs: Building skills for evolving roles
• Fostering Employee Engagement and Well-Being: Aligning roles with personal and organizational goals
• Upskilling and Reskilling for Sustainability: Preparing employees for green and adaptive roles
• Practical Exercise: Creating a development plan to address both talent and sustainability needs

Day 4: Workforce Planning and Technology Integration

• Sustainable Workforce Planning: Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
• Leveraging Technology in Talent Management: HRIS, analytics, and AI-driven solutions
• Optimizing Talent Utilization: Reducing redundancy and enhancing productivity
• Role-Playing Exercise: Developing a workforce plan for a sustainability-focused organization

Day 5: Measuring and Reporting the Impact of Talent Sustainability

• Metrics for Sustainable Talent Management Success: Employee satisfaction, retention, and ESG alignment
• Communicating Achievements to Stakeholders: Reporting and storytelling techniques
• Future Trends in Sustainable Talent Management: Green jobs, remote work, and global collaboration
• Capstone Activity: Developing a comprehensive sustainable talent management strategy for a simulated organization