Supporting Employee Career Advancement

Managers wear many hats: leader, mentor, goal setter, etc. With everything on your plate, it can be difficult to take the time to support your employees in their long-term goals. But we’re here to argue that it’s important to do so, particularly when it comes to gender equality in the workplace. Women are more likely than men to exit the workforce or to refuse promotions as a means of maintaining a work/life balance. Managers have the ability to both hear their employee’s concerns and find ways to remove any barriers to their long-term career aspirations. While developing this skill can take time and practice, these articles will get you started:

7 Ways to Support Employee Career Advancement
https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/7-ways-to-support-employees-career-advancement

10 Ways Managers Can Support Employee Career Growth
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/06/03/10-ways-managers-can-support-employee-career-growth/?sh=5c37401a7ab7