Develop a Career Development Framework

Develop a Career Development Framework to Support Career Pathing

A career development framework is a structured approach that organizations use to help employees plan and manage their career growth within the company. It provides a clear path for employees to follow in terms of skill development, role progression, and career opportunities. This framework typically outlines the skills, competencies, and experiences needed for employees to advance in their current roles or transition into new ones.

Key components of a career development framework include:

1. Job Roles and Competencies: A detailed description of the different roles within the organization and the skills, knowledge, and behaviors required for success in each role.

2. Career Pathing: Clear pathways showing how employees can move laterally or vertically within the organization, with guidance on the skills and competencies needed for each step.

3. Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, mentorship, and other development resources to help employees acquire the skills necessary for advancement.

4. Skill Assessments: Tools and processes to assess employee skills and performance, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.

5. Personalized Development Plans: Individualized plans for employees that outline the steps they need to take to achieve their career goals, supported by organizational resources.

This presentation explores the essential elements of constructing an effective career pathing framework using TalentGuard’s innovative solutions. Focusing on the challenges faced by employees like Eric, who feel stuck and overlooked, we demonstrate how Career Pathing can transform employee engagement and retention. Key features include the Talent Marketplace, which leverages AI to match internal opportunities with employee skills and aspirations, the Career Canvas for visualizing career trajectories, and Opportunity Management for real-time vacancy handling. The presentation outlines best practices for developing a comprehensive career development framework that aligns with organizational goals, fosters employee growth, and ensures a highly skilled workforce. By integrating structured career pathing processes, organizations can enhance talent mobility, reduce turnover, and drive overall success.

During this talent management webinar, Career Pathing: Develop a Career Development Framework, Linda Ginac takes an in-depth look at the following topics:

  • How to create career paths for job roles that empower your employees to take control of their careers
  • How to create a gap analysis and align career development resources to close skill gaps
  • How to effectively track an employee’s career path and ensure they’re doing the right things to get them where they want to be