Are your people clear about who is responsible for their development and what directions their future career might take? Without a consistent and honest approach to development and career progression, employee commitment to the organisation will be partial and conditional.
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fully engage your people in the pursuit of common organisational objectives |
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proactively involve employees in the management of their own careers and development within the organisation |
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promote lifelong learning and development within the business environment |
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create an integrated and consistent framework for policy decisions about development, succession and career planning |
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align HR policies with today's more flexible labour markets |
Employees need to be able to take informed decisions about their future. This requires:
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Openness about the organisation's future requirements for employees with different skill sets in the light of changing business requirements |
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Consistency and stability in the policies and initiatives affecting career progression and personal development |
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Honesty about career and development opportunities |
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Clarity about the respective responsibilities of the individual and the organisation for ensuring career resilience through personal development |
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Acceptance of career development as a mainstream management activity |
We offer advice on the design and implementation of the five key elements of any career management process namely: