Employee Development

Employee development is a key strategic objective at KLA, so we’d like you to get an early start managing your development. As you settle into your new role, please set aside some time to begin working on these key areas of your development:

Complete your Talent Profile in Workday

A talent profile is a tool for employees to highlight their skills, experiences, education, and accomplishments. It helps to support career development. It can highlight your skills and experiences. The information is stored in the Workday system and supports management with key talent management decisions, including employee development and succession planning. This data is also required if you want to apply for another position in the company, in accordance with the internal mobility policy and when time comes. Learn how to complete yourt talent profile by reviewing this job aid.

Become familiar with our Performance Management Process (PMP)

As a part of KLA’s performance management process, formal performance reviews are conducted yearly. Performance reviews allow managers to assess employees’ job performance and achievements. The performance review is a key factor in determining rewards as part of the Focal process, which includes merit (salary updates), promotions, long term incentives (LTI), and bonus (for those eligible). This also enables employees and managers to look ahead to the next year for objectives, growth and development opportunities.

The formal performance review process usually starts in November/December with employees completing their self-evaluation. It ends when the manager and employee meet to discuss the performance review in March, with rewards given to the employee at that time (Focal).

Performance management information, resources, timing, training and more is available on the Performance Management Website.

Celebrate

Timely on-the-spot recognition! Think about projects or events you have been involved in recently. Did anyone think outside the box to solve a problem quickly? Did anyone show determination in completing a task ahead of schedule or by reducing costs? Did anyone display inclusive behaviors? Recognize them through the Celebrate program. Celebrate is the global KLA recognition and service milestone platform which helps us celebrate our achievements, thus promoting a results-oriented culture. The award amount is delivered in the form of award points which can be redeemed on the award portal.

The Celebrate program is based on our values. View the KLA Values videos

Begin your Development Plan

Learn about the KLA development planning philosophy in this self-paced training. Alternatively, sign up for the Development@KLA webinar via the LMS (learning management system) to get started on drafting your development plan and prepare for development conversations with your manager. In addition, you are welcome to consult with your HR Business Partner.