How to build employee engagement, career pathways, and retention through skills-based employment and mentoring

As workplaces continue to evolve at breakneck speed, organisations are racing to find fresh strategies that not only ignite employee engagement but also fast-track career growth and keep top talent from walking out the door.

In this online event for HR leaders we featured speakers from AWS, BAE Systems and LACE Partners, who shared their experiences in deploying innovative, best-practice approaches in skills-based employment and mentoring.

Key themes

How to get started with a skills-based approach

• You need to tailor approaches that drive impact, from talent mobility to skills-based hiring.
• Decide where to start on your skills journey by focusing on your core business challenges.
• Learn how to create a compelling value case for your skills initiative with tangible business outcomes.

Mentoring for personal development and knowledge sharing

• How mentorship can foster knowledge sharing and create a culture of continuous learning.
• The importance of mentoring in developing interpersonal skills, confidence, and leadership capabilities, paving the way for career progression and succession planning.
• Leveraging coaching and mentoring to enhance employee engagement by fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and professional fulfilment
• Internal mobility, succession planning and workforce longevity

Identify high-potential employees early through skills assessments and mentoring support.

• • Prepare future leaders with both the technical and personal skills and competencies needed for advancement.
  • Encourage employees to invest in long-term career planning, increasing their loyalty and reducing turnover.

Outcomes

Through exploring best-practice case studies and sharing a blue-print for how to get started, this event will leave attendees equipped to build a more agile, capable, and committed workforce, ensuring their organisation is well-positioned to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Meet the speakers

Pavan Bilkhoo is a Director at LACE Partners, a leading HR transformation consultancy, and has 15 years of experience in people related transformation programmes. With a wealth of experience in helping organisations reshape their HR strategies, Pavan is dedicated to enabling businesses to better attract, develop, and retain talent in an increasingly competitive market. At LACE Partners, she continues to champion innovative approaches to workforce transformation, supporting organisations in unlocking the full potential of their people.

Abi Lamb is an Associate Partner at WithYouWithMe, a global HR tech company transforming the skills-based employment landscape through innovative technology. Passionate about driving client success, she has spent the past 16 years supporting clients across Financial Services, Retail, Energy, and Professional Services, driving growth and delivering value through strategic software implementation. In her current role, Abi partners with leading UK organizations to implement skills-based hiring, promote internal talent mobility, and champion workforce diversity.

Gina Meibusch has dedicated herself to the Mentoring and Coaching industry to support varied organisations achieve strategic objectives, through cultivating impactful human connections. With 12+ years in designing, implementing, and managing mentoring programs, Gina has earned various accreditations from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) at Senior Practitioner Level. This includes the Individual Programme Manager Accreditation (IPMA) – making her the first holder of this esteemed international accreditation in Australia.

Mathias Otte is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years of experience in strategic transformation, culture development, and talent alignment. With deep expertise in organisational design, learning technology, strategic workforce planning, and talent management, Mathias has a proven track record of enhancing business performance and productivity. Mathias’ work experience stretches across Accenture, Bupa, EY, and AWS supporting government and non-government clients across Europe, South Africa, Australia and most Asian countries.

Monique Thompson currently serves as the Coaching and Mentoring Lead at BAE Systems Australia, focusing on resilience and capacity building within the defense industry. Monique is also passionate about corporate wellness, having facilitated mental health awareness training for organisations like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Department of Education. She is an accomplished Company Director, Organisational Development Specialist and HR Lead with expertise in leadership development, change management, and coaching. Known for her ability to enhance individual and organisational effectiveness, she has collaborated with executives at all levels to achieve strategic goals across diverse sectors, including finance, IT, and defense.