Matakuliah: J0124/Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia Tahun: 2007/2008 MODUL 14 Career Development

Bina Nusantara Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter, the students Should be able to : Differentiate between organization-centered & individual-centered career planning Discuss several career issues that orgz. & employees face Describe the steps in implementing a career development program

Bina Nusantara Outline Career Special career issues for orgz. & employees Orgz. responsibilities Individual responsibilities Manager responsibilities Classifying managerial career Outplacement

Bina Nusantara Career  Career is the series of work related positions a person occupies throughout life  Organization-centered career planning focuses on jobs & on identifying career paths  individual-centered career planning Focuses on an individual’s career rather than organizational needs

Bina Nusantara  How people choose careers 4 general individual characteristics affect career’s choices are interests, self-image, personality & social background  General career progression Includes different positions, transitions & organizations

Bina Nusantara  Career transition & HR There are organizational entry & socialization, transfers & promotions, and job loss  Late career/retirement issues

Bina Nusantara Special career issues for organization & employees Career plateau Technical & professional workers  dual-career ladder Dual-career couples  recruitment problems  relocation of dual-career couples

Bina Nusantara Career Development Is an ongoing formalized effort by an orgz. that focuses on developing & enriching the organization’s HR in light of both the employees’ & organizations’ needs. Why is it necessary ? It can reduce cost It can also improve morale, boost productivity

Bina Nusantara Helping the orgz. become more efficient It gives a positive effect on the ways employees view their jobs & employers Who is responsible for it ? Organization Employees managers

Bina Nusantara Organization’s responsibilities Developing & communicating career choices in the company Giving direction or suggestion to employees related to career plan. Creating a working environment that facilitate employees plan their career

Bina Nusantara Individual responsibilities They need to identify their interests, talents & capabilities before setting-up career plan and objectives They need to perform big efforts for achieving career goals.

Bina Nusantara Manager responsibilities Provide timely performance feedback Provide developmental assignments and support. Participate in career development discussion.

Bina Nusantara Implementing Career Development It involves 4 basic steps : Individual assessment Assessment by the organization Communicating career options & opportunities Career counseling

Bina Nusantara Classifying Managerial Careers Likelihood of Future Promotion lowhigh Current Promotion high low Solid citizen stars deadwoodlearners

Bina Nusantara Outplacement It refers to a benefit provided by an employer to help an employee terminate and get a job someplace else. It can benefit both the employees and the organization.

Bina Nusantara Closing Career planning may focus on invidual needs, organizational needs or both. A person choose a career based on interests, self-image, personality, social background & other factors. There are special issues in career Individual, manager, and organizational have responsibility in career development program.