Professional development, caring for people and empowering teams are three of the priority aspects in talent management in the third sector. Despite this, almost half of NGOs – 47% – do not have a strategic plan with which to guide their workers at work.
It is one of the major conclusions contained in the report ‘Talent development and cultural transformation in NGOs’, carried out by the Esade Institute of Social Innovation and the PwC Foundation. The document highlights the importance of people development and the ability to attract external talent.
The survey carried out on 401 managers and people who work in the third sector in Spain indicates that up to 71% of Non-Governmental Organizations do not have a system to detect internal talent or possible promotions. Thus, according to the report, one of the pending tasks of these organizations is to promote a culture of learning and promote internal mobility for the development of their employees: 38% consider that ensuring a culture of continuous learning and job development at the same time. a priority within the workplace.
Motivation, a key factor.
On the other hand, the sense of motivation is established as another factor to take into account, according to 75% of those surveyed. These elements not only positively affect workplace well-being, but can also influence productivity and talent retention. Thus, the lack of a strategy on this last point is presented as a wasted opportunity for this type of organizations to define the way to attract, involve, retain and develop talent.
Ignasi Carreras, director of the Esade-PwC Social Leadership Program, highlights in a press release the importance of the leaders of these teams “offering professional development opportunities, recognizing individual contributions and considering the specific needs of employees, aligning with the mission and priorities of the entity”.
The importance of the use of technology.
On the other hand, 47% of NGOs lack the necessary technology to improve key processes such as attracting, selecting and developing talent. This technological deficit not only represents a barrier to internal efficiency, but could also limit the ability of organizations to adapt to the changing demands of the work and economic environment.
Technological advances such as automation or artificial intelligence have a significant impact on the workplace. As machines take on various tasks, major changes are expected in various jobs and even the possibility of their disappearance. The challenge, the report notes, lies in identifying the abilities of humans and determining comparative advantage.
Economic remuneration, a pending fight
The survey by Esade and the PwC Foundation also indicates that financial remuneration is one of the aspects that generates the greatest dissatisfaction, since only 16% of professionals declare themselves completely satisfied, while 39% express a certain degree of dissatisfaction. More than 50% perceive a lack of competitiveness in terms of remuneration in the labor market, and almost half – 47% – consider that there is a lack of transparency within the sector.
The job search, the meaning and purpose of work are essential for most workers.
Regarding the job search, the meaning and purpose of work are essential for 94% of those surveyed. Although labor flexibility (84%) and well-being measures (80%) are also fundamental in choosing a job. Meanwhile, 65% consider remuneration a very or totally important factor when looking for a job.
Cultural evolution
In the context of cultural changes, the report urges NGOs to integrate principles such as diversity and feminism into their organizational culture. More than 80% of the teams surveyed highlight the need to encourage the participation of groups with which they work to promote transformation, and 76% share that diversity is the key to change.
In short, NGOs need to integrate into their organizational cultures a mission, values and strategic objectives that are in tune with the new times and, therefore, give way to a moment of cultural transformation: realign these elements.
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