The Kennametal Talent Development System integrates a series of tools and processes into a continuous cycle of planning, recruiting, performance management, development, and retention.  This system is designed for managers to maximizes the deployment and development of our people, and our each employee to understand the importance of continuous development of his or her career.

PLAN

Our people-planning processes ensure that we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time and place to meet current and future business challenges.

ATTRACT

An essential hiring objective is to recruit and hire the best person we can find for every Kennametal position.

PERFORM

The Kennametal Performance Planning and Management Process is designed to align every person's performance objectives with those of his or her business unit.

DEVELOP

Continuous development of every employee is critical to the success of Kennametal, enabling us to compete and win in the global marketplace.

RETAIN

Taking systematic actions that retain and reward our talented employees.