This disconnect should not be surprising.

The real challenge is to show that when companies DO offer this training and support an approach to career management explained here, there is a benefit to companies to reach their goals faster, better or with greater quality. Until that happens, I don’t think companies will opt in simply for the benefit of their employees.

Even though you stated that companies would see improved productivity from implementing these programs, there is nothing here to show it. It is simply an assertion, not backed by studies. If the assertion was proven, one could take that to a management team and at least make a case. If this assertion was true and you could get higher productivity, then management would see the benefit and implement it. But they aren’t – so that tells me there is no case for improved productivity.

Pessimistic, unfortunately. Employees need to flip this dynamic, get their satisfaction at work by finding the companies and corporate culture that fit their style, and work for them. Not depend on companies to give them satisfaction from their jobs. The assumption that companies care about your career, unfortunately, just isn’t in the DNA of very many companies any more.