Today employees across the board need to be fast, flexible, and fluid in managing their development. You can use a GPS for just about anything these days—except your career. Why? Because work, workplaces, and careers are in a constant state of flux. Maps are great for known destinations. You need apps to create your own destinations.
Headlines and surveys tell organizations worldwide that employees are disengaged, and they see very limited career opportunities where they are, and they feel they have to leave to grow.
More than ever, as organizations move toward recovery, they must maximize the contribution of all employees; one of the best ways to do this is by providing them with skills, pathways for growth and learning, and the resources to increase their opportunities within the organization. Never before has career development been so critical.