In today’s changing business panorama, talent development and sustainability have become the fundamental pillars for any organization’s long-term success. At Prysmian, we understand the importance of cultivating and retaining talent while remaining firmly committed to sustainability in all our operations.

 

In this blog, we will be exploring the ideas of Yandolee Chaves, Prysmian Central America and Caribbean’s talent development and acquisition specialist, about how these two areas interlink to drive our growth and contribute positively to society.

 

The Prysmian Talent Development Strategy

 

Talent development is at the very core of our business strategy. At Prysmian we recognize that our employees are our most valuable resource, so we invest in their professional and personal growth.

 

“From recruitment to training and professional advancement, Prysmian is committed to providing our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to reach their maximum potential,” mentioned Chaves.

 

Social Sustainability and Talent Development

 

Social sustainability, for that matter, is an integral component of our talent development strategy. At Prysmian, we work hard to create an inclusive, diverse work environment that fosters the personal and professional growth of all our employees.

 

Yandolee Chaves further explained that “this means not just providing development opportunities but also encouraging an organizational culture that values equality, transparency, and the wellbeing of all members of our team.”

 

We promote personal and professional growth through four pillars.

 

At Prysmian, we understand that talent development goes beyond the professional sphere. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and support they need to grow in both work and personal life.

 

“We believe that a happy, fulfilled employee is more productive and contributes more significantly to the company’s success and to this end we look to the four pillars: talent acquisition, where we strive to attract the best talent on the market and provide them with opportunities to grow and advance within the company; internal posting of job offerings, where we foster internal mobility and offer our employees an opportunity to apply for vacant positions within the organization; retention of key talents, our third pillar, where we actively work to retain them through development programs, benefits, and a positive work environment; and, finally, the commitment pillar, which forces us to create an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative work environment where all employees feel valued and motivated to contribute to the company’s success,” clarified Chaves.

 

More Tools and Programs

 

At Prysmian, Chaves explained, we offer a variety of tools and programs to help develop our employees’ talents, such as the following:

 

- Global Academy: an online learning platform that offers an extensive array of courses and resources for our employees’ professional and personal development;

 

- Internal Mentoring Program: a program that pairs experienced employees with those seeking guidance and support in their professional development; and

 

- Annual Organizational Survey: a survey that collects employee feedback on different company aspects from leadership to organizational culture to identify areas for improvement and action.

 

“As industry leaders, we understand our responsibility to contribute positively to the world that surrounds us. And for this reason, we are committed to operating sustainably in all aspects of our business, from the supply chain to waste management and reduction of carbon emissions. We also aspire to be a model for our community and support local initiatives that promote sustainable development and social wellbeing. Human talent is no exception,” concluded Chaves.