Organizations the world over are recognizing the benefits of offering career development and coaching to their employees.

It’s a smart move–such organizations measure the results in terms of  (1) better employee retention (2) enhanced talent management (3) and higher visibility as “an employer of choice“.

Online self-assessment tools are easy-to-use and offer employees a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses–opening them up to opportunities they might have otherwise overlooked with their current employer–which benefits both the employee and the employer.

Here are 3 essential online developmental career development and coaching tools that can help you identify strengths your employees are underutilizing–which could impact their career path based on their interests, values, skills, personality, and work styles.

3 Indispensable Career Development and Coaching Tools

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The key to creating an effective workforce is to develop the top talent in your organization.

‘Employee development’ initiatives help employees work better and smarter, create greater employee loyalty, and boost your bottom-line.

To develop the key talent in our organization, follow these six steps.

6 Steps to Developing Key Talent in Your Organization:

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“The best way to be sure you have a lot to look forward to in life is to work to create a future you want to live in.” ~ Charlie Eitel

For real career success you need a plan.

I often hear the “statistic” that the average worker can expect to change careers seven times in a lifetime. While no such statistic actually exists, the truth is that you probably will change your job or career at least once or twice in your lifetime.

So ask yourself: are you really happy with what you are doing right now?

And if not, “Do you have a plan to become the best in your chosen career field?”

You’re competing in a dynamic global marketplace–and you cannot afford to stagnate.  Life is too short to continue doing something that makes you unhappy. To maintain your competitive edge and to pursue a career that makes you truly happy–you should follow these Three Essential Steps of Successful Career Planning.

The 3 Essential Steps of Successful Career Planning:

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