Career development programs are necessary if organizations want to build their employees’ competencies and commitment. In fact, these programs provide win-win outcomes for the company and its workforce.
Employers with active career development programs experience greater loyalty, productivity, and retention as well as decreased turnover. Because company-sponsored career development activities increase employees’ awareness of promotional avenues within the organization, workers tend to have better morale arising from a feeling that their employer actually cares about the professional growth. (Click here for my video on how a perceived lack of organizational caring for employees leads to burnout.)
But how do you get started? What do you need to include in order to get the most “bang for the buck” in these programs?
In less than 5 minutes, this video will discuss the Top 10 important elements that are necessary to create a strong career development program that motivates and engages employees.
BONUS: Download the free infographic with all 10 elements at http://bit.ly/2Hwc6w2.
Dr. Geri Puleo, SPHR, is the President and CEO of Change Management Solutions, Inc., an eLearning and Coaching company focused on eradicating workplace burnout through the B-DOC Model. An entrepreneur for over 25 years, keynote speaker, author, blogger, business coach, university professor, and researcher, you can see her “in action” by watching her TEDx Talk on YouTube. To contact Dr. Puleo, please go to www.gapuleo.com.
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