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REVIEW OF LITERATURE

A literature review is a description of the literature relevant to a particular field or topic. It gives an overview of what has been said, who the key writers are, what are the prevailing theories and hypotheses, what questions are being asked, and what methods and methodologies are appropriate and useful. As such, it is not in itself primary research, but rather it reports on other findings

High impact career development By: Bonnie Hagemann ( CEO, Executive development associates, Inc., Oklahoma city, USA) As todays work place evolves companies are forced to make changes within the organization in order to keep up trends in the workplace. In a recent study, the BCG partnering with the society for HRM, identified eight new trends in the workplace and how companies should approach these changes. These can be categorized into three groups:Development and retaining talent Managing talent improving leadership managing balance between the employees personal life Anticipating change Managing demographics Managing change in cultural transformation Enabling the organization Globalization Creating an environment of learning Transforming hr departments into strategic partners

Career development

Personal career management and planning By: Robert H. Rouda & Mitchell E. Kusy This is the fourth in a series of articles which originally appeared in Tappi Journal in 199596, to introduce methods addressing the development of individuals and organizations through the field of Human Resource Development. (The article has been updated, and is reproduced with permission of the copyright owner.) There is an increasing need for individuals to take charge of the development of their own learning and careers for a variety of reasons: There is increasing rate of change of our organizations and in the knowledge and skills we need to perform our jobs. Career ladders are rapidly shrinking or disappearing as reorganizations lead to flatter structures. There is an ever-increasing need for us to keep learning to keep up with the rapid growth in knowledge and the rate of change of our workplace environments. And, involvement in one's own development fosters greater commitment to the process than other-directed activities.

Reasons to Make a Career Change Should a Career Change Be in Your Future? By: Dawn Rosenberg McKay The average person can expect to change careers several times in his or her lifetime. One reason for all these career changes is that people often don't make informed choices. While making an informed decision regarding your career is a good way to help insure that the career you choose is right for you, it doesn't guarantee it. Even if you follow all the prescribed steps and choose a career that is right for you, it may not remain your best choice forever. Here are some reasons to consider leaving your current career for a new one. You Should Consider a Career Change If .. Your Life Has Changed: When you chose your career your life may have been different than it is today. For example you may have been single then and now you have a family. The crazy schedule or the frequent travel that is typical of your career Institute of Management Studies may not suit your new lifestyle. You should look for an occupation that is more "famil y friendly.

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