Revamping Career Autonomy Training: Introducing YeLL Career Training and Talk

Balancing Organizational and Personal Growth: The Renewal of YeLL Career Training Programs

Yell Company, based in Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced a significant overhaul of its career autonomy training initiatives. The revamped programs, named "YeLL Career Training" for management and "YeLL Career Talk" for team members, are designed to strengthen support for an individual's career autonomy while aligning organizational growth with personal development.

New Approach to Career Autonomy

Both programs aim to enhance employees' "career thinking skills"—the ability to integrate their personal growth with the organization’s goals. This dual refreshment enables a collaborative environment where managers and employees engage in meaningful dialogue, leading to a more cohesive workplace.

What is YeLL?

YeLL offers an online one-on-one service where external freelance professionals, known as supporters, interact with employees. With over 4,500 supporters available, the program connects workers to an unbiased listener, helping them articulate their thoughts and deepen their self-understanding. This safe space fosters intrinsic motivation and helps employees find purpose in their roles.

Program Overview

YeLL Career Training for Management

"YeLL Career Training" focuses on enhancing the career dialogue skills of managers, aimed at supporting their teams' self-discovery and fostering a growth-oriented organizational culture. In the first half of the program, managers engage in listening exercises, allowing them to deepen their own self-understanding through their experiences with the supporters. They recognize the importance of dialogue and reflection, evolving their approach as mentors and supporters.

In the latter part, managers practice active listening, which equips them to engage meaningfully with team members, nurturing an environment that values diverse perspectives. This approach not only improves communication but also elevates the quality of interactions within the team.

YeLL Career Talk for Members

On the other hand, "YeLL Career Talk" empowers team members to select four questions relating to their careers, guiding them to articulate their thoughts and enhance their self-understanding. The program culminates in a final session where participants clarify the significance of their current work and its alignment with the organization's vision. This process cultivates their capacity to think in terms of career impact and allows them to design their professional pathways proactively.

Significance of the Concurrent Refreshment

The simultaneous update of both the management and member programs is strategically designed to foster a cycle of positive dialogue within the workplace. Creating a culture where values are articulated and mutual understanding is prioritized ultimately strengthens relationships across hierarchical levels.

Yell's vision aims for a society where everyone can take for granted that they have access to quality listening time. Moving forward, Yell Company is committed to elevating the overall "career thinking skills" within organizations to nourish sustained growth for both individuals and the organization as a whole.

Implementation Case Studies

- Panasonic Connect: Implemented Yell's one-on-one service, with over half of participants reporting observable shifts in their behavior.
- Panasonic LAS: Adopted the external one-on-one "YeLL Career Training," resulting in significant growth in young employees' career consciousness.

Service Details

- "YeLL Career Training" for Management

Focuses on developing graduate dialogue skills to help managers assist their teams effectively.

- "YeLL Career Talk" for Members

A program designed for team members to deepen their self-awareness and connect their personal motivations with organizational objectives.

About Yell Company

Yell Company is committed to creating workplaces enriched with autonomy, where individual and organizational visions align. Established in June 2013 and headquartered in the Gotanda S&L Building, the company champions a vision for a society where everyone has access to the necessary support for personal and organizational growth. With a mission to foster workplaces brimming with agency, Yell supports transitions in organizations through individualized, value-based coaching.