Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Career development is the approach used in human resource management focusing on developing the competencies and motivations of personnel towards creating higher job satisfaction. Using an empirical case, this work looks at a case analysis of career development programs run at XYZ Company, which is a private enterprise working within the beauty sector. Data are drawn from observation methods, structured interviews with informants, and reviews from available literature using a qualitative perspective. The findings show that the career development programs at XYZ Company are designed to enhance the competencies of the employees through workshops, mentoring sessions, and periodic performance reviews. Though these have been effective in motivating the employees and providing them with clear career pathways, there are still challenges. The success factor identified is basically the motivation and awareness of the individual employee, supported by leadership roles that provide guidance and opportunities. However, barriers include limited self-awareness among employees, inadequate workplace inclusivity, and insufficient transparency in performance evaluations. The study highlights the positive impact of these programs on employee satisfaction and retention. However, to optimize outcomes, it recommends improving transparency in appraisal systems, offering tailored training programs, and enhancing mentoring initiatives. These adjustments are expected to empower employees, address individual career needs, and foster a more engaging and productive workplace environment. The study confirms the relevance of formalized and inclusive career development processes for the implementation of the linkage between employees' growth and organizational objectives.
Institution: State University of Jakarta
Language: English
Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409712005