CASE STUDIES

An expo of career possibilities

In our 'Your Voice' surveys in 2004 and 2005, career development rated as a high priority among our employees. We understand that providing opportunities for personal and professional growth is a vital ingredient in employee engagement.

In Queensland in May 2005, we held an Internal Career Expo for all employees in that state. A series of workshops and events held over a week gave our people the chance to build skills and find out about career opportunities and the variety of roles within IAG. This event provided attendees with the chance to discover what's available to support and promote their own career development.

For employees like Leonie, an Underwriting Officer in the CGU Regional & Rural team, the expo was a great learning opportunity and gave her more confidence to tackle future challenges.

"I'm in my 50s and at my age, I think it's important to sharpen your skills. I had applied for a couple of internal roles in the past but had not made it through to the interview stage. So I wanted to see how I could improve my CV and the way I apply for jobs. The expo was very informative. I now have a better feel for what people in IAG want. There are certainly opportunities available at IAG if you're looking to further your career," she said.