Introduction to PeoplePlus and Key Challenges
Uploaded by JamesKirkland on Oct 29, 2024
1) Table of contents
Slide number Slide title
5 Introduction to PeoplePlus and Key Challenges
7 Environmental Analysis using SWOT or PESTEL
9 Key Issues Faced and Potential Resolutions
11 The Role of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Performance
13 Importance of EDI at the Organizational Level
15 Impact of EDI on Teams and Individuals
17 Recommended Leadership Style for PeoplePlus
19 How Leadership Style Promotes EDI
21 Key Takeaways and Recommendations
23 Conclusion
26 Task 2: Briefing Notes
31 Infographic: Summary of Management Response and Next Steps
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Personal and Professional Account
References
2) Introduction to People Plus and Key Challenges
Employability and Skills programs are offered by PeoplePlus. Leadership, staff engagement, and EDI
pose challenges for the organisation.
Mission:
Becoming a world class provider to enable people to be more; to empower, to improve lives, to
promote sustainable employment through the delivery of innovative skills, employability and personal
development programs.
PeoplePlus is all about giving people the skills and the opportunities they’ll need to thrive in today’s
workforce.
Vision:
Recognized as the most impactful partner in unlocking people’s potential, achieving their goals and
creating a better future for them and their communities.
It aims to scale up for long term employability and well being for all individuals; and inclusive growth
for all of society.
3) Supporting Notes: Introduction to
PeoplePlus and Key Challenges
Together, they are among the most progressive, innovative and successful providers
of employability and skills development in the UK. PeoplePlus’ biggest issue is around
employee engagement and retention as 54 percent of staff are actively looking for job elsewhere. In addition to this, leadership inconsistencies that only 20% of employees
feel they are valued by the senior management have made the situation even worse
(Coventry University, 2024). These are impediments to sustainable growth that must
be addressed by strategic EDI initiatives.
4) Environmental Analysis: SWOT Framework
SWOT Analysis Details
Strengths - Established Programs: Proven track record in delivering employability and
training services.
- Experienced Workforce: Staff with significant expertise in education, skills
development, and career coaching.
- Partnerships with Key Stakeholders: Strong collaborations with businesses,
government, and community organizations.
Weaknesses - Limited Senior Management Engagement: Survey shows only 20% of employees
feel valued by senior managers, causing morale issues.
- Communication Breakdowns: Ineffective internal communication creates
challenges in implementing changes efficiently.
- Slow Adaptation to Change: Resistance to change and weak change management
processes hinder progress.
Opportunities - Post-Pandemic Skills Demand: Increased demand for upskilling and reskilling as
industries recover and adapt to new work environments.
- Digital Learning Expansion: Potential to grow online learning platforms and
extend reach to remote learners.
- Government Initiatives for Employment: Opportunities to align with governmentfunded programs focused on employability and workforce development.
Threats - High...