Career Planning in Preparation of Employee Transition
Many professionals who begin to look heavily into career planning are ready to make a change. Typically they feel stagnant within their current position and they think they need to move on to another organization or career field for reprieve. However, with the right career planning resources your company can transition employees internally to retain top talent and increase employee engagement.
There are a variety of factors to consider that influence your employee’s ability to make a career transition successfully within your organization, resulting in long-term employer satisfaction, career growth with your company and a personal sense of accomplishment.
Foremost, your employees must consider their own values, interests, skills and needs. Prioritizing these is imperative to making a successful career transition. Research trends within the industry, geography and job market to ensure your organization is offering competitive packages. Allow your employees to shadow a colleague in their desired department or provide a mentoring program that matches employees with a similar background to gain a new perspective on the area. Finally, determine what required training and education are needed within the desired field to ensure your talent has the proper certifications.
A Comprehensive Career Management Strategy
IMPACT Group’s comprehensive career management programs work directly with an organization’s employees and managers to create a long-term leadership development strategy. Our structured one-on-one coaching approach, supported by leading-edge web-based tools and resources, translates into a personalized program for each employee – designed to meet their specific needs and concerns, while also contributing to broader department and organizational objectives.