Recently, remote work, artificial intelligence, work-life balance, social governance, and others have influenced labor markets. If I had to pick one though, I'd say AI is the biggest. This means it's probably time to plan for when your job role changes.
Meet the Talent Dream Team
The CAUSE model just got a boost with a new Talent Agency block that helps employees with career paths and role matching. By continuing to build upon the CAUSE model, we can make corporate structures more people-focused and less about old-school management styles.
An Alternative to Corporate Hierarchies
Down with the hierarchy! While traditional corporate hierarchies have big challenges, there hasn't been many changes. I propose a Co-equal, Aligned, United, Self-directed and Empowered (CAUSE) model. This will enhance agility, transparency, and employee engagement while finally addressing cultural issues like silos and self-preservation.
Lights, Camera, Typecasting!
Have you seen that Ryan Reynolds movie? The one where he’s a snarky, sarcastic protagonist that always has a quick comeback? Just like in the movies, you run the risk of being typecast at work. Here’s some signs it’s happening and ways to get out of it.
Part 4: Essentials, Economics & Wrap up
Successful mobility programs require the alignment of skills, competencies, and proficiencies, as well as a supportive culture. There are also economic principles that influence job openings and mobility demand. These principles are driven through the integration of people and business strategies.
Part 3: Why Job Mobility Isn’t for Everyone
Job mobility programs primarily benefit early career, risk-taking individual contributors rather than managers or leaders. Even then, it could mostly occur during a specific window of time. Through some additional reasoning, we further refine this into a 5 year period.
Part 2: Mobility or Variety?
Although job mobility can influence job satisfaction, it may be more about job variety instead. Innovative approaches like gig marketplaces seem to address this, but enhancing the employee experience could be a more cost-effective route.
Part 1: Defining Job Mobility
Job mobility helps companies fill roles and lets employees explore careers. Yet, internal mobility faces cultural, managerial, and cost-related barriers. Employees should actively build skills and pursue growth, aligning with supportive organizational environments to maximize opportunities and career development.
The Job Mobility Myth?
Today’s workforce has internal career mobility on the mind, but are there myths mixed in with truths? Risks exist with taking action too soon or too late, so both need additional study. This is an exploration of what this means and its implications on workforce planning strategies.

