Employees who are satis昀椀ed with career and development check-ins are also more likely to say they are always engaged and productive. Engaged Productive 82% “Never/not at all” < 1% of respondents. 75% 61% 58% 54% 47% Always/Very Sometimes/Somewhat Rarely/A Little In these conversations, managers should: » Demystify career development by talking candidly about strengths and opportunities. » Create a safe place for employees to discuss growth ambitions and ask questions about opportunities for advancement and building related skills. » Show support for growth and build trust to help employees see them as advocates for the employee’s advancement. » Resist the temptation to hoard talent or hold employees back for fear of losing their expertise on the team. 3 Checklist: 8 Ways To Support Employee Career Growth