Chapter 7 Build an Internal Talent Marketplace
When Vanessa Otake started at Unilever twenty years ago, she worked as an engineer in technically focused R&D roles. Over time, however, her interests shifted. She’d gotten to know the folks in HR, especially the diversity, equity, and inclusion team, and she’d gained a good understanding of their goals and what she could bring to the table. When a job became available on this team, Otake applied, and the team was eager to have her on board.
Otake’s shift in roles was a win-win for everyone involved, and Unilever is one of the rare corporations where it could have happened: the company encourages employees to stretch themselves by spending 15 to 20 percent of their time on projects outside the ...
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