Only 4 percent employees have a career plan

43 percent surveyed employees do not have any professional development plan, and only 4 percent has a clearly defined career path – according to a study conducted by Talent Solutions ManpowerGroup in eight countries, including: in Great Britain, France and the USA.

Every third respondent who declared that they had a specific career path stated that when shaping it they were guided by their own interests and/or personal priorities. Another 29 percent indicated that they acquire new competences on their own or through training, and 27 percent – that he takes advantage of emerging professional opportunities. Nearly every fifth person (19%) decides to learn by trial and error.

Employees were also asked about the most effective ways to support their careers over the next two years. They indicated, among others: the possibility of changing positions within the organization (20%) and access to formal development programs (19%). Next, stationary development programs conducted in the form of face-to-face meetings (15%), regular performance evaluations (15%), and mentoring (15%) were indicated.

“The low percentage of employees with a formal career development plan is mainly due to limited support from organizations and managers. Only 15 percent employees see clear instructions from their company, and only one in five feel that their superior actively supports them in career planning. The overload of leaders is also important – many of them are overwhelmed with daily duties and have neither the time nor preparation to conduct career discussions with their colleagues,” emphasized Szymon Rudnicki from Talent Solutions ManpowerGroup, quoted in the publication.

The survey was conducted between March 24 and April 25, 2025 among 1,029 leaders and 2,402 employees from eight countries, including: Great Britain, France, USA. (PAP)

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