Many workers believe their managers have fallen short when it comes to providing career guidance and development.
A recent survey by INTOO and Workplace Intelligence found that many Gen Z employees are unhappy. 47% think ChatGPT gives better career advice than their human bosses, and 44% are planning to leave their jobs within six months.
Mira Greenland, the chief revenue officer of INTOO, a company that helps people with their careers, said that no matter how high the salary is, it can't make employees happy and loyal. Support and investment from companies are what really matter.
According to Greenland, career development doesn't necessarily need to be a significant endeavor. A manager could make a positive impression by recommending a podcast or Slack channel that provides relevant information for staff development.
Greenland suggests that organizations should ensure that managers have developed their own skills before they can help their team members. A significant difference can be achieved by hiring outside coaches, enrolling in courses through online learning platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and edX, or spending money on workshops or training sessions to hone their communication abilities.
At least once every quarter, managers ought to arrange for frequent one-on-one career development meetings with staff members. According to Greenland, a closer bond is formed between the leader and the employee, who feels seen and cared for.
When talking about job prospects with employees, Greenland advises being open and honest. Managers can find the best way to support an employee once they know their goals. A promotion, lateral move, or participation in a workshop to hone their talents could be examples.
