Employee Career Development Planning Checklist ( HR )

This checklist is designed to guide managers and HR professionals through the process of creating and implementing a career development plan for employees. It ensures that employees have clear growth paths and the necessary resources to achieve their career goals.

• Identify Employee Career Goals

  Discuss with the employee their short-term and long-term career aspirations to understand their goals.

• Assess Current Skills and Competencies

  Evaluate the employee's current skills and competencies against their career goals to identify gaps.

• Set Development Objectives

  Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives to guide the employee’s development.

• Provide Resources and Training Opportunities

  Identify relevant training programs, workshops, or mentorship opportunities that align with the development objectives.

• Create a Development Timeline

  Outline a realistic timeline for achieving the development objectives, including milestones for tracking progress.

• Schedule Regular Check-ins

  Set up periodic meetings to review progress, provide feedback, and adjust the development plan as necessary.

• Document the Career Development Plan

  Create a written record of the career development plan, including goals, objectives, resources, and timelines for both the employee and HR files.

• Celebrate Milestones and Achievements

  Recognize and celebrate when the employee achieves specific milestones in their development plan to encourage continued growth.