Career Development Services, Inc.

Retaining key people is what helps a company win the "talent wars." Personal growth and development is often a major concern for high performing individuals. Take this quiz to evaluate your organization's approach to career development. Identify areas of strength and look for opportunities to increase effectiveness.

My Organization:

1	understands the key role that career development plays in employee retention and engagement. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
2	provides a variety of learning resources, both virtual and actual, to assist employees at all company locations with skill development. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
3	has tuition assistance benefits that may be used to increase skills in a wide variety of functional areas that support organizational needs, not just in areas related to an employee's current position. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
4	encourages employees to adopt a strategic approach to personal career development by assessing organizational needs and direction. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
5	assists employees in coping with major changes in their work life as we adapt to the constant fluctuations of the new, global economy. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
6	has implemented an enhanced electronic job posting system that enables employees to post information regarding their skills and career interests. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
7	provides a variety of family-friendly programs to help employees increase satisfaction with their quality of life. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
8	encourages both informal and formal recognition and rewards for employees as they gain skills and contribute to the organization's success. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
9	has created a comprehensive performance management and feedback system that focuses on future growth and development as well as on past performance. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
10	regularly utilizes tools such as attitude/opinion surveys and focus groups to gauge employee needs and concerns. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)
	Bonus: offers training and coaching opportunities for managers, recognizing that retention of key employees is often directly linked to the ability of managers to develop and inspire employees. 1 2 3 4 5 (1 = Disagree 5 = Agree)