The sky is still the limit

摘要

What does the average young person think of when they hear the words 'local government'? Job-for-life, mundane work, uninspiring? This is far from what we experience as young local government employees. Over the past three years PPMA have been running a programme called HR Rising Stars, providing an opportunity to seek out and provide meaningful development opportunities for potential HR directors. In partnership with ManpowerGroup we have now identified over 40 aspiring future leaders and provided them with the opportunity to show case their talent and as a result many have used this as a platform to develop their careers. Amy Newham from East Sussex CC, a finalist in last year's HR Rising Stars, shares with us her thoughts about the steps that could be taken to improve the appeal of working in local government to young, talented professionals.