5 Tips on Navigating Mid-Career Moves
Online Event: December 12th 2024
How do you navigate mid-career moves? How will the 2024 Works Rights Bill affect me and my employees? How does one come up with a life plan in a time of flux?
These pressing questions were at the heart of our recent online session in collaboration with Sophie Macpherson Ltd. Two experts shared insights on how proposed labor legislation could affect SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and strategies for thriving in a shifting employment landscape. The discussion, moderated by journalist and Wallpaper* contributing editor Amah-Rose Abrams, featured Rosie Allan, Managing Partner at Sophie Macpherson Ltd, and Kathryn Burke, Associate in the Employment and Business Immigration Group at Sheridans.
Here are our top 5 takeaways. Members can read the full 18 hacks and tips in the Member’s Area.
1) In this challenging climate, businesses are taking the time to restructure their teams and create new positions, opening up fresh opportunities.
2) Ensure your contract reflects your interests and external projects. Discuss carving side projects out of the contract to clarify ownership of any intellectual property they generate and secure employer recognition of your involvement
3) Freelancing offers flexibility and control, but evaluate whether you might miss the collaboration of team environments.
4) Create a code of ethics or conduct and define your company’s core values. These principles should guide decision-making and shape your company culture. Document them in your company handbook, display them on your website, and ensure they are consistently communicated to employees and stakeholders. This establishes a clear, transparent framework for fairness.
5) Looking ahead to 2025, there are many positives on the horizon, including stronger art fairs, more conferences (with increased opportunities for idea exchange), and a growing presence of networking groups
You can use the SML Talent Report as a resource for salary benchmarking and insights into diverse career pathways.