Strengthening the impact of career development on job performance: the important role of organizational and individual factors

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

A positive relationship exists between employee career development and job performance. The impact can become more substantial when the process of career development becomes the joint responsibility of employee and firm. This makes it imperative to identify individual and organizational factors most able to enhance the relationship and achieve desired outcomes.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Strengthening the impact of career development on job performance: the important role of organizational and individual factors", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 27 No. 4, pp. 37-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-04-2019-0103