Job architecture | Effective Career Path Mapping with Job Families

When defining career paths, a critical first step is to establish a comprehensive job family framework. But how are organisations able to achieve this when dealing with complex structures? We take a closer look.

Many organisations are making fundamental shifts in the way they hire and retain employees, namely a more focused approach to becoming a skills-based organisation. Mercer’s 2024 Global Talent Trends Report states that 51% of organisations are focusing on employee up/re-skilling, which is driven by a need to increase productivity, retention and employee wellbeing.