
„Versatility in talent is an organizational imperative, wherecareer paths must link to both individual and organizational goals- this book provides a step-by-step guide on how to make thathappen in your company.“
- Jennifer Burnett, Talent Management Executive
"I like how Carter, Cook, and Dorsey have balanced theperspective and needs of the employee with the needs of theorganization. They've provided a practical toolkit forpractitioners, rooted in a strong conceptual model. I have lookedat other sources on career paths in organizations, but this is thebook I'd actually use to design a system.„
Steven D. Ashworth, PhD, Manager - Human Resource Research& Analysis, Sempra Energy Utilities
“If you are, like me, a consultant who helps organizationsdevelop and utilize their talent toward maximum performance; or abusiness leader trying to build a world-class organization withlimited financial resources; or a Human Resources manager whoseGeneration Y employees are anxious to get ahead--you need toread this book. It clearly defines the „why“ and „how“ of usingcareer path models as the foundation for a comprehensive talentmanagement process. The ideas and methods defined in this book willhelp organizational leaders provide the structure to supportemployees' ambitions and will help employees understand exactlywhat they need to do to successfully manage their own careers. I amadding this book to my professional reference library."
-Gena Cox, PhD, Managing Consultant, Human CapitalResource Center
Career Paths
Charting Courses to Success for Organizations and Their Employees
von Gary W. Carter, Kevin W. Cook und David W. Dorsey* Discusses available resources organizations can use indeveloping career paths
* Includes a sample career path guide
* Describes how career path efforts can be integrated withrecruitment and hiring, strategic planning, succession management, employee development, and retention programs
* Explains how to improve employee retention using career pathsand how to integrate career paths into employee training anddevelopment systems
* Provides conceptual and practical toolkits for constructingcareer paths
* Discusses dimensions that impact career paths, such as employeemovement and the nature of employee expertise