In this episode, Karen Kirton explores how small businesses can create career paths for employees, even with limited roles or organizational structure. With today’s competitive job market, providing career growth opportunities is a key factor in attracting and retaining top talent.

In today’s episode, you will learn about:

• Why career paths matter – Research shows that candidates prioritize training and development when considering new roles, making career planning a valuable retention strategy.
• How to structure career paths in different business types – Whether you have many similar roles (e.g., accounting firms) or highly specialized roles (e.g., media agencies), Karen shares tailored approaches to career mapping.
• Competency-based career progression – How to define role competencies and set clear steps for employees to advance within their positions.
• Identifying high-potential employees – How to pinpoint employees who would benefit from a career path and work with them to develop a long-term career plan.
• The business owner’s role – Practical ways to support career development, such as offering job rotations, secondments, stretch projects, and external learning opportunities.
• The importance of position descriptions – How using clear job descriptions can guide employees toward the skills and experience needed for promotion.
• Promotions and role redesign – Why businesses should consider promoting from within, even if an employee isn’t 100% ready, to prevent talent loss.

Karen provides actionable steps for small business owners to build career pathways, ensuring employees feel valued, motivated, and engaged in their professional growth.

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Retain Your Best Employees with Personal Development Plans
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