Career pathing maps out the realistic sequence of roles an employee could move through within an organisation - the typical steps from one position to the next, and what each step requires.
What it means
A clear career path gives employees visibility into what progression actually looks like beyond a vague promise of "growth," which is itself a meaningful retention factor since uncertainty about the future is a common reason people leave.
Where it fits in
Career pathing connects an individual's development plan to the organisation's succession planning - the path an employee is on is also, from the organisation's side, the pipeline being built for future key roles.
Key rules
- Maps the realistic sequence of roles an employee can progress through.
- Visibility into progression is itself a meaningful retention factor.
- Informed by an individual's development plan.
- The same path is, from the organisation's view, part of succession planning.
