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Growth is an important component of planning for your future at a company. Luckily, HR departments are there to help you navigate your professional development.

Since there are many different factors that will play into how you can reach your full potential, be sure to remember a few of these worthwhile conversations to have with your HR team.

Discuss opportunities for growth

A meaningful conversation you can have at work is to discuss the opportunities available for personal growth within the company. While your colleagues, managers, and upper-level management are great to talk to in terms of your potential at an organization, you can also take advantage of using your HR team as a tool as you begin to plan your future at the company.

Whether you are looking to advance within your current position, switch departments, are considering changing locations, or hoping for a raise, HR can help facilitate whatever growth you are seeking. Because there are many factors that go into HR’s decisions about promotions, having a conversation with this team can help you gain a clearer vision of what they look for in a candidate as well as their decision-making process.

On the other hand, your company’s HR team can also help you navigate areas that you feel are unfair or restricting you from reaching your goals as well. Remember that HR can act as an advocate for ensuring that your management is conducting fair assessments of work—so they can be a useful resource in your potential growth at the company.

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Explore your employee benefits

A major retention effort used by companies is offering extensive employee benefits packages as an incentive to attract (and keep) top talent. As your needs will change as you continue to work throughout the years, reviewing your benefits with an HR member will ensure you are being adequately compensated and also getting the most out of what your company offers.

Similarly, working for a company that cares about you and your loved one’s long-term financial well-being will help you feel more confident in moving forward. A good example is to talk to HR about the life insurance offerings available. While many companies offer some sort of coverage, life insurance costs are dependent on many different factors—so securing a private policy might actually save you money instead of going through your employer. Additional coverage can help to cover the deficit if your company’s policy isn’t enough.

Remember that at the end of the day, you are working to bring home an income and provide for yourself and your loved ones. Your HR team can contribute to your financial planning as it relates to your benefits, and in return, this can encourage you to stay and move up within a company that values you as a person.

Address company culture

It’s no secret that when you are passionate about your job, can be a lot easier to get up and perform your daily tasks. But what about the people and the environment that surrounds you?

According to a study by Deloitte, 88% of employees believe that it is important to a business’ success to have a distinct workplace culture. If your current company is somewhere that you plan on growing with and looking for long-term stability, it can be beneficial to speak up about their workplace culture.

Company culture encompasses many different factors, and won’t look the same at every organization. Determining what issues or principles are important to you as an employee and having conversations with your HR team can foster a more positive working environment for all parties involved. Because the motivation you have to work efficiently with those around you plays a key role in determining your long term happiness, be sure to speak up about matters and policies that are significant to you. This is the main part of HR’s role, so connecting with the correct people is critical to see an actual change in your work environment.

Your HR department is a great asset to use when planning your growth within an organization. Utilizing them as a tool along with your continued efforts of being a hard-working employee creates a meaningful partnership where you can flourish in your career in the long run.

FSC Career Blog – August 6, 2020