Perspectives on the Changing Face of Employee Development

Abstract

Employee development is arguably the most critical variable impacting organisational effectiveness. It has a direct correlation with the culture of the organisation. It thrives in farsighted organisations whose credo is to develop talent and help them grow. Traditionally, the responsibility of the employer has been to deploy appropriate interventions for developing the skills and shaping the behaviours of the employees. Of late, the paradigm has shifted. It is increasingly becoming incumbent upon the employees to take control of their development and career. The paradigm has shifted from training programmes designed to suit employers’ interests to the contemporary period where they encompass employee wellness.