Growth and Self-Direction

GE helps you map your career and move ahead. You'll have ongoing opportunities to learn from mentors and peers for dynamic career growth. You'll be amazed at the fluidity with which you can move from challenge to challenge, within a specific business or across businesses.

Performance Feedback and Coaching

GE is proud of its annual performance and career review process. You'll meet with your manager for feedback on your performance. Through coaching and planning, your manager will help you shape an action plan to achieve your short-term and long-term career goals.

EMS

EMS is the obsolete acronym for Executive Management Staff.It is a standardized form completed by all employees annually.Summarizes:

• Accomplishments Against Goals
• Identifies Strengths & Development Areas
• Highlights Careers / Job Recommendations

EMS is a critical tool for managing GE employees’ performance

360 Degree Feedback

We've developed a 360 Degree Feedback for employee development Through feedback from work teams, peers and customers, employees develop perspective on their management style and skills.

Session C

GE's annual human resources review gives managers a broad view of the team -- its strengths, and its needs. By reviewing the group as a whole, managers can identify ways to further each individual's career while supporting the overall goals of the business. Session C is an essential part of succession planning to ensure a pipeline of management talent for GE's future.

Buddy Program

The buddy program matches you with a peer to help you in the transition of starting your new job. Your buddy may contact you prior to your first day and/or will greet you on your first day of employment. Your buddy may show you around the office, take you to lunch, or even answer questions. You should expect to stay in contact with your buddy for the first few weeks on the job to help you get up to speed in your new role.

Mentoring

Mentoring is a developmental relationship that fosters personal and professional growth. The best mentoring partnerships are formed when you take the initiative. Talk to your peers ... search out people with experience you can learn from ... and talk to your manager. Managers are excellent resources for information about career development. They've often been in the same position as you, and can provide valuable insight on what you need to achieve your full potential.