Employers' Development Initiatives Leave Room for Improvement
CLEVELAND - January 13, 2010 - According to a recent study of Northeast Ohio employers conducted by ERC, many employers believe their current programs or initiatives to develop high potentials within their organizations are only moderately effective (42%). Approximately one-third of employers say their program is slightly effective and no respondents said their current program/initiative was very effective. In addition, on average, 33% of employees have been promoted in organizations’ current programs.
To what degree do you feel your current program or initiative to develop high potential employees in your organization is effective?
|
Percent |
Very Effective |
0% |
Effective |
21% |
Moderately Effective |
42% |
Slightly Effective |
33% |
Rarely Effective |
0% |
Not Effective |
4% |
“There are a number of things employers can do to enhance the effectiveness of their high potential programs. One of these is to remember that experience is the best teacher and design programs that expose high potentials to new levels of work,” says Susan Pyles, ERC Senior Consultant & Trainer, specializing in Talent Management and Organizational Development.
For more information on how ERC can assist your organization in enhancing the ways it develops high potential employees, please contact us at 440/684-9700.
