Development Opportunities - Individual Contributor
INTRODUCTION
While Individual Contributor refers to individuals without direct reports, the offerings in this section are available to all employees.
This broad range of offerings will help you, with your manager, build your development plan based on feedback and discovery.
EXPERIENCE
Build My Career Profile
JOB MAKERis a guided online tool that helps me discover what makes me unique, reflect on my career accomplishments, pitch my career in 3 minutes, think about the future, and prepare for my next steps.
The Career Catalyst programblends digital content and live sessions to help me understand the importance of career planning, get to know myself better, assess my career motivations, take ownership of my career, and create a career vision while interacting with my peers.
I update my Talent Profile in My HR Services, including my experience, accomplishments, and aspirations in order to ensure that I am considered for future opportunities within Syensqo.
Join and engage in an ERG, Citizens Day, or other social events.
Proactively reach out and network with others in response toSyensqo ONE articles(welcome newcomers, congratulate promotions, ask questions about recent achievements, etc.)
Volunteer to be a reverse mentor, mentor, champion, or ambassador of various initiatives.
Seek and approach others in aspirational roles for "Get to Know" chats (30 minutes to explore their career, learnings, and advice)
I can talk to my Manager about projects and assignments that can provide a new challenge orvisit Syensqo's Internal Careers page to explore more opportunities.
DEVELOPMENT
Get Feedback
Check-in discussions with my manager are a space to mutually update and align on my goals, hear their perspective, and share how I’m feeling (Check-in discussion).
Build My Network
Connecting with Syensqo's ERGs and DEI Catalystsallow those who experience similar challenges to discuss, share, and exchange ideas to overcome these challenges, and to raise awareness across Syensqo.
Enroll in a Functional Academy
I can explore academies run by select functions for the purpose of skill building, specific to the function and its objectives.Find more information here.
MORE LEARNING
Acquire New Skills
E-Learn More in CrossKnowledgeunlocks access to modules on a variety of topics that I can choose and complete at my own pace.
Learn a Language
In a check-in meeting, I discuss with my manager whether mastering a (new) language is key for my daily job (learn more about theRosetta Stone Platformhere).
Perform At My Best…
Understanding Syensqo'sAt My Best Behaviorshelps me connect with Syensqo's purpose, and understand what is expected of me as part of Syensqo's Performance Culture.
WELL-BEING
Mind My Well-being
During times of change, our mental well-being can suffer from increased stress and demands. I can take advantage of the well-being webinars and workshopsthat Syensqo has recently launched, as well as theEmployee Assistance Programs (EAPs)that are available to all Syensqo employees. I can alwaysspeak up, share my doubts and express my feelings.
SUSTAINABILITY
Learn about My Role in Sustainability
I can participate in the Sustainability E-Learning in YOUGrow.The Program is composed of four modules: Climate, Nature, Sustainable Business, and Social Responsibility. In order to act all together, we need to not only understand what is happening but also understand what Syensqo has put in place to make our One Planet a better place for future generations. The courses help us understand what is at stake and why it is so important to act now.