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Career development

Career development

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Career development

- Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric, said an organization's ability to learn and translate that learning into action rapidly is the ultimate competitive advantage. This is the business case for talent management. When you link your career development programs to desired business outcomes, everyone wins through higher employee engagement and an improved competitive position. Talent management varies from organization to organization. It's a holistic strategy that considers everything from hiring and training to retaining employees. An effective talent management strategy includes career pathing, mentorship and leadership development. Career pathing is determining which direction you want to take your career. It's a shared responsibility between employer and employee. However, employees are the true owners of their career path. Your role as the HR pro is to ensure that employees are aware of their performance expectations, how they're measuring against those expectations and…

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