The Power of Career Pathing From: The Power of Career Pathing For decades now, wise Human Resource leaders have understood the value of career pathing; I remember speaking about it in my seminars in Southeast Asia for IPA in the late 1990s. Then, recently, I had a great conversation with soon-to-be-again Employer of Choice ® Len Carter, CHRO of FHN Healthcare in Freeport. Illinois. Behind him on a White Board was FHN's impressive Career Pathways Program. Later, to get the details I spoke with Ramona Thompson, the health system's Director of HR and Professional Development. But first, a little history. . . Probably the Best Recruiting Platform. . .Ever