5) Support managers with better infrastructure, tools, and training Supply managers with the support they are looking for. Managers will sometimes avoid conversations around careers simply because they lack con昀椀dence in having those discussions. In our recent research, we found that only about half (54%) of all managers feel con昀椀dent in their ability to coach employees for career development. When we asked managers where they most need a helping hand, 38% said they want assistance in helping employees develop skills and path careers. Managers want better support from their organizations in helping their employees develop skills and path careers. Only 54% of managers feel con昀椀dent delivering career development and coaching To help managers be better coaches, organizations can: » Provide tools and processes that help to ensure that manager-employee conversations are more frequent, structured, and well-documented. » Train managers in the nuances of career coaching and development. » Keep the trust of managers and employees alike, and follow through with promotions and advancement when employees have achieved career goals. » Assure your managers that advancing their employees won’t leave them short- handed, and roles will be back-昀椀lled with up-and-coming talent. 6 Checklist: 8 Ways To Support Employee Career Growth