Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. Its Personal: Leaving the Workforce and Making It Work When You Want to Return Teresa Prentiss MHRIR 2004 2 Teresa Prentiss Director HR Business Partner Based in Chicago Graduated MHRIR 2004 Joined ADP in 2012 as a Director of HR, Major Accounts Sales 2 daughters 16 and 19 (they were 5 and 8 when I graduated from LER!!) Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. My Pic 3 TODAY IS ABOUT PROACTIVELY MANAGING YOUR CAREER TO ALIGN WITH YOUR LIFES PRIORTIES Why the need for career flexibility My story Lessons learned Q&A/Resources Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 4 THE NEED FOR CAREER FLEXIBILITY Have You Left the workforce to care for children Taken time to care for an elderly parent or relative Left the workforce for extended travel Worked in a virtual role Worked as a contractor Relocated Left the workforce for an extended volunteer assignment Left the workforce to gain additional education Left the workforce due to your own medical condition or to care for a family member Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 5 WHY HIGH PERFORMERS LEAVE THE FAST LANE Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 6 COST OF LEAVING THE WORKFORCE Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 7 WHATS MY STORY Multiple Life Changes Influencing My Career Decisions Birth of two daughters Multiple relocations Taking time out of the work force to spend with my children Attending graduate school Recent divorce Teenage girls(need I say more) WHAT NEXT??? Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 8 TO ALIGN MY LIFE AND CAREER GOALS I HAVE: Taken multiple 6 to 9 months stints off to focus on my family Worked virtually multiple times for multiple companies Been a contractor Worked for 2 companies twice Attended graduate school Obtained my PHR and SPHR certifications Moved on and off the fast track Managed a team, been an individual contributor Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 9 LESSONS LEARNED Create Career Planning and Personal Development Plan Be PROACTIVE Update every 6 months or when major life events occur that may impact your goals and plan Incorporate your life goals Identify organizations that support virtual/flexible hours/working arrangements and build them into your career plan Its never too late to create Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. Career planning and personal development plan: Posted on October 12, 2014 by John Dudovskiy, research-methodology.netOctober 12, 2014John Dudovskiyresearch-methodology.net 10 LESSONS LEARNED The Importance of Your Brand and Branding Brand Word, name, symbol legally registered as a trademark used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify its products distinctively from others of the same type and usually prominently displayed on its goods as in advertising Branding The promoting of a product or service by identifying it within a particular brand Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. BRANDS PERSONAL BRANDS 13 PERSONAL BRANDING Personal branding links your passions, key personal attributes, and strengths with your value proposition, in a crystal clear message that differentiates your unique promise of value and resonates with the decision makers you are trying to influence. Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 14 LESSONS LEARNED You Already Have a BrandMe, Inc. We all have a brand or perception What is your brand at work? At home? In your community? We have to constantly work on them We have to be vocal to change them Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. FPO 15 CRAFTING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND What are you most passionate about? What do you care deeply about? What are your top 3 to 4 personal attributesthe things that define how you makes things happen? What are your 3 or 4 greatest strengths or top motivated skills (things you love doing) that have benefited your companies/employers? What differentiates you from your competition for your next job? What do you have to offer that no one else does? Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 16 MY BRAND As a Catalyst for change I motivate people and organizations to realize their potential As a Process Leader I will develop and implement simple, efficient processes in support of key business and HR objectives by managing HR initiatives and change projects through the utilization of tools and practices. As a Thought Partner I will collaborate with leaders to support the achievement of their short and long term business objectives by defining and delivering competitive talent and organizational strategies. As a Problem Solver I will conduct analysis and research to provide data and information to guide decision making and provide proactive solutions through the use of metrics to determine the impact and efficacy of initiatives. As a Capability Builder I will help define and build individual and organizational capabilities Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 17 LESSONS LEARNED Your Network is Critical Keep your Network Current/Refresh If you're looking for ways to update your network, here are some ways to get the process started: 1. Make a list Create a list of everyone you know and have known, whether or not you know where they are today. Circulate the list to people you have stayed in touch with and they can often fill in the blanks, reintroduce you and even remind you of others who would be worthwhile to connect with. 2. Perform a Google search 3. Contact your undergraduate or business school You may score current contact information by responding to requests from your alma maters' alumni association. 4. Use social networks Look up old colleagues on LinkedIn, Plaxo, Jigsaw, Brightfuse and Facebook. Many of these sites have search functions where you can search by company -- even if someone has left the organization, there's a good chance they've listed it in their previous work history.LinkedInPlaxoJigsawBrightfuseFacebook 5. Fill in the gaps If you are missing links in your network, you must replace or renew them. Revisit your trade organization, attend local networking events and use your current data base to get connected to new contacts. Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. Five Ways to Refresh Your Outdated NetworkFive Ways to Refresh Your Outdated Network, Rachel Zupec CNN.com 18 LESSONS LEARNED Be flexible, be willing to make some tradeoffs Dont expect companies to cater to your needs, be invaluable so they have to Position yourself to have a career that allows for flexibility/remote work Knowledge based Geographically flexible Results/contributions clearly visible Identify organizations that support flex time and make them part of your networking/career search strategy Flexjobs.com Drive/Promote Your Brand Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 19 LESSONS LEARNED Identify/Seek Out Organizations That Support Flexible Work Arrangements Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 5 Tips for Finding Flexible Work 5 Tips for Finding Flexible Work by Project Eve on Workingmother.com provides the following tips: 1. Embrace technology. When you cant physically be in the office for meetings you need to be open to other ways your boss and co-workers can communicate with you, such as videoconferences and conference calls. 2. Look online. In many cases, flexible work involve telecommuting. What better way to find a flexible job then using your computer? Look for sites that specialize in flexible jobs, such as flexjobs.com.flexjobs.com 3. Show your boss the benefits. Whether youre looking for a new gig with flexible hours or want flexible hours at your current job, you need to show your boss how it will benefit her. 4. Be open minded. Just because a job may not openly state flexible hours doesnt mean its not possible. Employers may make exceptions if they really want you on their team. 5. Be dedicated and disciplined. A flexible job likely means not having to clock in at the office every day. But, it still requires discipline. 20 LESSONS LEARNED Stay Engaged in Your Career During Your Hiatus Keep your skillset current/relevant Stay abreast of changing technology/workforce trends Consider gaining additional education/subject matter expertise Gain/Retain certifications Attend industry events Put your skills to use or gain new skills in the not for profit world Volunteer Committee work Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 21 SO YOU ARE READY TO REJOIN THE WORLD OF WORK Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. A little humor 7 Keys to Rejoining the Workforce After a Long Break Analyze Your Decision Bolster Your Confidence Assess Your Career Options Update Your Skills Network with Extra Enthusiasm Ask For Support From Your Family Love The Job You Get or Find Another One 7 Keys To Rejoining The Workforce After A Long Break, Forbes, Nov 20, 2012 22 RESOURCES Six Ways Work Will Change in 2016 Fast CompanySix Ways Work Will Change in 2016 The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity, Franklin Covey Career Planning and Personal Development Plan Sample Workingmother.com (useful research and articles relevant to men and women) How Men Flex: the Working Mother ReportHow Men Flex: the Working Mother Report My contact info: Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential. 23 Q&A Copyright 2015 ADP, LLC. Proprietary and Confidential.