Designing Career Development Systems: Principles and Practices

Abstract

Recent trends have forced many organizations to begin recognizing people as a strategically important resource. At the same time, it has become clear that employees in many key areas are becoming more assertive in demanding the organization recognize their needs for personal growth and career opportunity. The paper discusses some of the steps organizations might take in aiding their employees toward these personal goals. Specifically, the paper outlines some general principles for design and management of organizationally-sponsored career development systems, and provides several case examples of successful corporate programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]