Ninety-six percent of surveyed R&D leaders say attracting and retaining technical R&D talent is a top challenge to solve for the overall performance of their department.
The last several years have altered how work is done and caused employees to reconsider their relationship with their work. To create compelling R&D career pathways, R&D leaders should:
- Craft career plans that blend personal objectives with organizational objectives.
- Build a diverse portfolio of experiences to expand employee expertise.
- Facilitate career growth that celebrates nontraditional, nonlinear career progression.
Download the Gartner report on Designing Compelling Careers in R&D Around Purpose, Experiences and Omnidirectional Growth to discover how to attract and retain top R&D talent.