PAD214 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION LESSON 8 CAREER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION It is a known fact that most professionals leave an organisation due to lack of career growth. Active career development initiatives by a company is a key retention tool to keep the best talent within its fold. It is one of the greatest motivators to keep an employee happy and engaged. Career development become the concern of an employee and usually accepted as one of the importance activities of HRM. From the employees’ point of view career development initiatives gives them a clear focus about their career track. An organisation focusses on developing the career path of its employees boosts the morale and ultimately the productivity of its staff.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS LECTURE Upon completing this chapter student should be able to: Understand the concept of career planning & development. Describe the importance of career planning and development Describe career development stages Describe programs and methods of career development

Definition of the terms Career- is all the jobs that are held during one’s working life Career path – is the sequential pattern of jobs that forms one’s career Career goals – are the future positions one strives to reach as part of a career Career planning – is the process by which one selects career goals and the path to those goals Career development – the personal improvements one undertakes to achieve a personal career path.

The importance of Career Planning and Development Lowers turnover – increase employee loyalty to the organisation Satisfies employee needs – individual’s satisfaction with their career can be accomplish Furthers personal growth – an opportunity for employees to grow and advanced Taps employee potential – capable employees must be available to fill the new, bigger and more sophisticated job. Career opportunity – assist employees in determining their own future career needs

Career Development Programs Career Education – increase employee awareness through a variety education technique. Eg: seminar and workshops Career Counselling – to help employees establish career goals and find appropriate career paths. Career Information – provides the specific job related information

Career Development Stages When a person is just hired Help the employees to understand his/her job challenges and shaping the rest of his/her career During mid-career Help employee to increase performance Reducing job stress To avoid job withdrawal and depression help employee to achieve his/her career goals. Pre-retirement Help employees to understand uncertain future – help employees learn to accept a reduced role. To manage a less structured life after retirement.

Initiatives for Developing Employee Career Job promotion Job transfer Job rotation Training Job enlargement Succession planning Mentoring Assessment and development centres

The best approaches to developing careers: Creating opportunities for the employees in the organisation. Employee-friendly work environment with high learning curve and leadership mentoring. Understanding broad corporate goals as well as industry requirements and aligning the career development initiatives. Creating friendly work culture and transparent environment for better career growth. Salary growth and benefits to match the role specific requirement and ability to perform as per the job requirement.

TUTORIAL Define career development Describe the purposes and objective of career planning & development. Describe the methods of developing employee career.

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