In part 1 we defined succession planning. In part 2, we will discuss the importance behind investing in succession planning.
Succession planning helps your organization build that pipeline of future leaders and pools of highly skills individuals. It’s all about being ahead of the curve on attracting, retaining and engaging your employees.
Building a reputation as a place of work where people feel like they want to be a part of the organization long-term is only possible if employers begin to invest in their people. Succession planning is one way in which we can begin to drive greater engagement, performance and retention of our top talent.
Watch this video explaining the importance and benefits of succession planning!
Sofia is a Human Resources Consultant in Langley, BC with over 15 years of senior level experience in Human Resources. She is the Principal and Lead Consultant at Upskill Consulting, a Human Resources (HR) Consulting firm based in Langley, BC, offering personalized and tailored HR support, services and solutions to the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver regions.
Throughout Sofia's career she has engaged in various functions of HR, always with a mindset of translating business strategy into systematic HR initiatives. Her HR experience has involved overseeing day-to-day operations, developing HR strategies, leading organizational changes and partnering with leadership to drive and deliver on HR principles and business strategies.
Her specialization in HR includes training and capability development, performance management, employee engagement, change management and organizational development.
Sofia has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University, a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and holds her Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
