CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN WORK PLACE

 

Traditional training programs focus on improving specific competencies related to the employee's current job, employee development programs target skills, knowledge, and behaviors that better prepare the employee for future positions; career development encompasses both training and development. Jan 3, 2017

Further the career management system refers to retain and motivate employees by identifying and helping to meet their development needs.  



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Steps of Career Development Process 




  • Self Assessment
Self assessment refers to the use of information by employees to determine their career interests , values , aptitudes and behavioral tendencies . Through the assessment a development need can be identified. This needs can result from gaps between current skills and or the interests and the type of work or positions the employee wants. 

  • Reality Check 
Reality check refers to the information employees receive about how the company evaluates their skills and knowledge and where they fit in to the company's plan ( potential promotion, opportunities , lateral moves ) . Involves employees completing a self evaluation of their behaviors or competencies and their managers, peers, direct reports, and even customers also providing evaluations of them.

  • Goal Setting
Goal setting refers to the process of employees developing short and long term development objectives. 
 
  • Action Plan
An action plan is a written strategy that employees use to determine how they will achieve their short term and long term career goals. 


 

 


 

Importance of Career Development for an Organization

  • Attracting top talent: Although the recently the US has been faced with a tight job market, in competitive fields employers must focus their efforts on attracting the top talent. Competitive employment packages that go beyond traditional compensation and benefits can be key to their success. Research shows that career prospects and learning opportunities are influencing factors when potential employees are choosing between job offers (Barbeite & Maurer, 2002). In addition employees who perceive their employer to provide career growth opportunities show a greater commitment to their organizations (Mikkelsen, Saksvik, Eriksen, & Ursin, 1999).
  • Job satisfaction: Employees who participate in required training courses and worked-based development activity during work time reported higher job satisfaction and organizational commitment (Birdi, Allan, & Warr 1997). These findings can be explained by social-exchange theory, which posits that employees will remain with and work harder for an organization if the organization shows it values the employees by taking on the responsibility of shaping their career (Aguinis & Kraiger, 2009).
  • Retaining employees/reducing turnover: Through organizational commitment, career development opportunities help to retain employees and thus prevents turnover. When estimates of the costs involved in replacing a skilled employee have been reported to be as high as 150% of that employee’s salary retention of quality employees is a strong business decision.
  • Productivity and Financial Returns: Employers can also increase productivity and financial returns by investing in their employees via career development. Perceived growth opportunities offered by an employer have been linked to higher job performance and lower turnover (Kraimer, Seibert, Wayne, Liden, & Bravo, 2011), which, as discussed above, contributes to higher quality products and prevents monetary loss due to turnover. Moreover, evidence suggests a positive relationship between financial performance and organizations that encourage and support continuous knowledge acquisition and dissemination (Ellinger, Ellinger, Yang, & Howton (2002).

 Because organizations have to stay current in technology, business practices, and in advances in their industry, an organization that embraces career development processes can keep employees informed of advancements and maintain their competitive edge in the market.

 

 Reference

1.    Aguinis, H., & Kraiger, K. (2009). Benefits of training and development for individuals and teams, organizations, and society. Annual Review of Psychology,60, 451–474. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.60.110707.16350

2.    Barbeite, F., & Maurer, T. (2002, April). Importance of learning and development opportunity to job choice decisions. Presented at the annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

3.    Birdi, K., Allan, C., & Warr, P. (1997). Correlates and outcomes of four types of employee development activity. Journal of Applied Psychology, 82 (6), 845-857.


 

 

Comments

  1. Oshadha BandaraAugust 24, 2021 at 6:59 AM

    Traditional training programs focus on improving certain skills related to the current employee's job, staff development programs focusing on skills, knowledge, and behavior that better prepare the job for future positions, skills development includes all training and development. Focusing on skills development contributes to learning opportunities. Opportunities for promotion and / or backlog contribute to job satisfaction. Job development increases employee motivation and productivity. Focusing on career development helps you attract top employees and retain valued employees. Hence as you mentioned very correctly Career development is the key of productivity in organisational context.

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  2. Fayaz SadiqueAugust 24, 2021 at 7:47 AM

    Thank you for the article Kasun,
    Career development has evolved into an organizational priority in order to build a pool of skilled workers and to increase their career happiness. The most successful career development programs are those that are incorporated into an organization's continuous training and development initiatives. It also strengthen Employer Brand.

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  3. Mihirani BalasooriyaAugust 24, 2021 at 10:18 PM

    ‘career development’ for individuals in employment. From the employer’s
    point of view, supporting career development means supporting individuals in all
    these aspects, not just in thinking about careers but also in taking career action.
    Employers will only do this if they can see career development as supporting the
    needs of the business, not just the desires of employees.

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  4. Rukmali FernandoAugust 25, 2021 at 1:20 AM

    The success of any organization depends on the joint efforts of its members. It is not the job of one person but a whole group of people to plan and do things with the same motive in mind while learning and growing through every fall. Career development can help to identify new opportunities in the worksplace and contribute to the smooth running of an organization. Thankyou for sharing this interesting article Kasun.

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  5. M.JanarthanAugust 27, 2021 at 3:31 AM

    A very useful topic Kasun !The first step in establishing career development in the workplace is the assessment of organizational needs and the needs of individual employees. ... Employers are implementing career development in order to match work and workers for optimal productivity.

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  6. Tharindu DassanayakeAugust 27, 2021 at 6:07 AM

    Good topic to discuss Kasun. Carrier development is very essential and important part of HRM .It helps to Improve employee morale and motivation. It enables organizations to manage promotional job vacancies internally, thereby reducing the cost of hiring senior staff. Ensure better use of employee skills and provide employees with higher job satisfaction.

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  7. Bhashitha Dissanayake August 28, 2021 at 12:30 AM

    Good topic.Career development is the process of self-knowledge, exploration, and decision-making that shapes your career. It requires successfully navigating your occupational options to choose and train for jobs that suit your personality, skills, and interests.

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  8. Sunith GeeganageAugust 28, 2021 at 8:32 PM

    career development inside the workplace is important it has a clear impact on organization productivity and efficiency. By way of attracting retaining best talent and sharpen their talent within the organization and develop a career development process will motivate the people and increase job satisfaction of them. As you discussed Kasun, this will reduce the staff turnover and improve the productivity and overall image of the company.

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  9. Duminda BandaraAugust 28, 2021 at 10:18 PM

    Every employee would love to see their progression in the work environment. Absence of a proper mechanism to direct the employee for carrier progression, can be effected badly with employee turnovers. As a strategic approach to retain the people, carrier progression plays a great role.
    Most of the organization, based on the skill, technical oriented employees couldn't see a progression compare with the others.
    Therefore, leadership should understand the best equilibrium and carrier progression path for all the employees to treat in an equal manner.
    Well explained article Kasun. Thanks for sharing the article.

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  10. D.I.KanchanaAugust 28, 2021 at 11:00 PM

    Career development is a win-win for both employees and employers. Solid career paths can inspire employees and help them improve their skills. Not to mention, career development can encourage employees to be more engaged at work.

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  11. Praveen Joel FrancisAugust 29, 2021 at 9:07 AM

    Employees are more engaged when they believe their boss is concerned about their professional development and provides freedom to develop personal ambitions while serving the company in achieving its mission. Employees who study professional development will enhance their skills and knowledge over time, resulting in knowledge of their current occupations, promotions, and transfers to new or other positions. Turning the career path a reality.

    good job Kasun, all the best

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  12. Mohamed AmjadAugust 29, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Career development is the process of choosing a career, improving the skills, and advancing along a career path. In the organizational context, providing required training and development to enhance the related knowledge and skills to advance the career.

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