Talisman Energy Presentation during HRM Asia Talent Conference 2014. Employee Value Proposition The role of HR

1. An unexpected
journey to EVP
development
Benjamin Nomine
Regional HR Business Partner
Talisman Energy Asia-Pacific

2. What is the most
wasted resource on
the planet?

3. TALENT

4. identify
empower
excite
retain
We Fail To

5. WE ALL SHARE THE
SAME CHALLENGES.

6. how did it start?
Questions Transformation phase
How can we attract, hire
and retain the best talent
in the market?
Growing and
challenging
business
Transferring
some of the
responsibilities
Gaining autonomy
in the region
Leadership/
Management
crisis in some
countries

7. stage 1: The research
A partner specializing in Value Proposition
and Employer Branding adapted to our need:
E3 Reloaded
3 months of
research in all
Asia Pacific
Countries
250+ employees engaged in the process
1 to 1 interviews Workshops

8. stage 2: The shock!
The qualities which once defined us were lost.
We were having
an identity crisis.
The rumour mill
was running hot.
People were
uncertain about
our future.
There was a
complete lack of
inspiration.

9. stage 3: The change
Objective: Rediscover who we are
Bring our values to life
Create a new identity for the region
A simple action plan: Quick wins Visible change

10. Vision and Strategy:
Clarifying and better
communicating the vision
and strategy.
Leadership Capabilities:
Raising the bar and
holding our leaders
accountable.
Improving performance
management.
Career and Development:
Re-defining what career
means at Talisman and
having real conversations
around development.
our 3 priorities
1. Re-connect
to retain
2. Re-train
to inspire
3. Re-set to raise
expectations

11. What can we achieve?
Bring pride to
be part of the
Talisman family
Getengagement
from our
employees
Have a great
reputation in
the market
Attract the
best talents
in the region

12. did we bring our
Value Proposition
to life?HOW

13. OUR STORY:
we were
we are
we will beWHO

15. PUSH BACK “With uncertainty, employees
will leave anyway.”
“You can’t openly
communicate the reality.”
“You can’t attract in the midst
of change.”
“Don’t create expectations.”

16. Mindset
No ticking box exercise,
Don’t hide behind processes,
Don’t overcomplicate, simple is good,
engage your
employees!
Bring the
Conversation
back!
Back to Basics!
No excuse,
don’t hide behind a cultural difference!

17. Managing expectations
Leaders
Employees
Market
Get their buy in from the beginning by linking to their
business needs
Get them involved - and try to avoid surveys!!!
Communicate honestly
Show proof quickly that their input matters
Speak the truth
Aspirational / still connected with reality
Communicate on change

18. What is the
role of
HR?

19. it is a
Company
Project
An Employee
Value
Proposition
is not an HR
Project

20. Make sure Leaders
understand what an
EVP is and how it
can help.
Involve as many
Employees as you
can.
Create a network of
Champions.

21. Listen to the
Feedback
New ADP Research
Institute® Study
shows continuing
disconnect between
Human Resources
departments and
employees

22. ATTRACT HIRE RETAIN

23. for the candidates
for the Employees
for the Managers
even for HR!
FRUSTRATION

24. Create an
experience!
Kill processes
before they
kill you

25. Connect
with me
Excite
me
Inspire
me
Take
care
of me
Make it
easy
for me

26. Be real
Partners:
Audacious and
Courageous
Propose a
creative
approach

27. Challenge
your Leaders
Challenge
the status quo
Be
disruptive

28. learning so far
Make it an HR Project
Start with external branding
Goexternalwithoutbeingreadyinternally
Think clever marketing will save you
Sell what you want to be – Sell what you really are
Don’t

29. failure is... Poor internal engagement
No targeting
A document sitting on a shelf
A skeptical audience No support from Leaders
Not being authentic

30. learning so far
Do
Get Leaders involved from the start
Invest in the research phase
Listen to your employees’ feedback
Involve as many employees as you can
Test internally to make sure it resonates
Be ready for change

31. thank
you