Career development is a priority for employees, yet many organizations wait too long to address it. By the time development conversations happen, you may have already missed a critical opportunity. Focusing on development early in an employee’s tenure can lead to stronger engagement, clearer alignment, and long-term success.
Build Engagement & Retention
When employees see clear opportunities for growth and development they are more likely to stay engaged and remain with an organization long-term.
Align Expectations Early
Addressing growth and development early helps employees understand what progression looks like within your organization. This can help avoid misalignment between an employee’s goals and what the company can provide.
Encourage Skill Development
If an employee has a clear path, they can focus on building the right skills and experiences for career progression. Furthermore, leaders can better tailor development opportunities when they understand their employee’s goals.
Promote a Culture of Growth
Normalizing development conversations early encourages a growth mindset across the organization and helps identify potential future leaders, giving the organization more time to develop talent.
Don’t wait to address career development. Build it into your onboarding, early check-ins, and overall culture from the start. The sooner you start the more opportunity you’ll have to create meaningful impact.
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