Career development is a shared responsibility, with employees taking the lead to own their growth and progression.
Individuals are encouraged to actively explore opportunities, set personal goals, and pursue learning experiences aligned with their aspirations and organizational needs. Human Resources representatives and supervisors play complimentary roles by facilitating career conversations, setting clear expectations, and leveraging career pathways to guide professional development.
This collaborative approach ensures that employees are empowered to shape their careers while receiving the guidance and resources necessary to succeed.
HR roles in career progression
By offering guidance to employees and their supervisors, Human Resources helps facilitate meaningful career development conversations and planning.
Career pathways reinforce expectations about career growth, making it easier for everyone to understand the steps required for advancement. This structured approach supports a culture of continuous learning and development, ultimately contributing to a more skilled and engaged workforce.
Human Resources professionals:
- Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and employees
- Explain compensation and classification processes
- Articulate requirements for career progression
- Reinforce expectations related to career progression
Supervisor roles in career progression
Career pathways help you identify your department's needs and ensure that employees are developing the necessary skills to meet those needs.
By discussing career development regularly, you can guide your employees in setting and achieving their goals. Providing ongoing feedback helps employees stay on track toward their career progression.
Supervisors:
- Discuss career growth regularly
- Partner with HR to navigate the compensation and classification process
- Set clear expectations and work with employees to set goals
- Provide ongoing feedback
- Offer learning opportunities
- Utilize compensation and classification processes