6 Career Development Activities that Organizations Should Consider
Organizations that are focused on employee engagement and retention need to consider career development as part of their strategy. Employees want to know that they have a future with the company they work for and part of that means knowing that the company is going to help them accomplish their career goals.
But career development is a broad term. It takes more than one program to create valuable and relevant development opportunities. I’m using the word relevant because career development isn’t just for employees. Career development helps organizations with future staffing needs.
Here are some resources and articles that you might find helpful in putting together your career development strategies.
Building Trust Is a Process, Not an Activity
Trust is critical for employee engagement and retention. A culture of reliance helps with recruiting and retention. Our friends at Kronos Incorporated shows us trust is a process, not just an activity.
5 Activities that Should Be in Every Career Development Program
Career development could be a creative way companies fill future staffing needs. Every career development program should include these 5 activities.
Why Peer to Peer Learning Should Be Part of Your Training Strategy
Peer to peer learning is effective and affordable training. Trainer Kathy Shurte shares her expertise on the value of peer to peer learning in the workplace.
Organizational Strategies for High Performance
High performance is a key part of business success. Good management and leadership is critical. Here are a few tips and resources for high performance.
A Manager’s Guide for Conducting Effective 1:1 Meetings
Effective 1:1 meetings help to grow trust and build high employee engagement. This is a practical resource to help managers conduct better 1:1 meetings.
Organizations Need to Hold Managers Accountable for Developing Talent
Talent development is a foundational element of business success. Managers should develop their teams and make it part of performance expectations.
Business projections tell us that 2020 could be shaping up to be another tough year for recruiting. Employees will have many options. That puts the spotlight on career development. Organizations that invest in their employees will see the return on their investment in better engagement and reduced turnover.
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