People 1st has launched a ‘career mapping’ tool, to help employers develop and retain talent.

The fully customisable tool, compatible with smartphone and tablet devices, has been developed by People 1st and builds on its first generation career map technology which has been used by career seekers to identify career opportunities available within the sector.

Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st, said: “Offering clear career pathways can help attract new recruits and grow in-house talent. Our new ‘career mapping’ tool can offer employers the means to create a simple, interactive online ‘map’ that shows current and future staff exactly where a career can take them.

“It’s a fantastic, innovative and highly functional way to showcase opportunities, allowing companies to set themselves apart as excellent employers of talented people.”

The tool puts simple, achievable career progression routes at the fingertips of employees, taking users on a step-by-step journey from entry-level to management, with the job descriptions, skills and training needed for each role.