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Earning your degree and landing that first position in your career field of choice might seem like an exciting finish line to what’s been many years of academic preparation and training. But in ...

There's universal agreement among HR leaders that, to increase employee performance, we must support their continual growth and development. A staggering 90% of HR managers agree that training ...

Employees and Supervisors should collaboratively identify the most relevant and applicable learning for an employee's role with the University. The following learning opportunity resources can be used ...

Creating a professional development plan for each team member is crucial for fostering growth and achieving business objectives. Begin by understanding the unique aspirations and strengths of each ...

Professional development and career planning are essential factors of a fulfilling and successful career. Career planning is an intentional partnership encompassing the employee, the supervisor, and ...

Staff members are assessed annually for their professional and career development accomplishments. The plan provides the supervisor and employee with a space to record professional and career ...

Traditional professional development plans in libraries may satisfy organizational or certification needs but do not necessarily satisfy employees’ needs, wants, and interests. What if we put ...

It’s lauded by some as one of the best ways to improve teaching and learning, scorned by others as a complete waste of time. It’s something that teachers might have access to weekly, or barely get ...

Developing and continual growth as a professional is an important part of most careers, but it plays a pivotal role if you’re a registered nurse (RN). Depending on the state you practice in, ...