Chapter 12
Building Career Self-Reliance
IN THIS CHAPTER
Exploring the ever-changing career marketplace
Coaching to prepare employees to manage their own careers
Mentoring staff on how to advance their careers
Most people seek fulfillment in their work, beyond just the economic support that jobs provide. They want careers that give them satisfaction, challenge, and opportunities for growth. Coaching and mentoring can play a significant role in engaging people in building their careers.
The coaching tools covered in Chapters 2 through 11 not only help drive performance but they also help employees develop their skills and abilities — factors that lead to career growth and satisfaction. This chapter shows you how to support your employees in their career development.
Planning for Changes — Everything from Rightsizing to Downsizing
Changes in the workplace are inevitable, as Chapter 6 explores. The old employment relationship of giving loyalty and getting security has become a scarce commodity. Employers still need commitment even if they can’t offer long-term job security — which for some employees has less appeal anyway in today’s work environment (see the nearby sidebar in this ...
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