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Professional Development

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  • Date:
    June 15, 2026
    Type:
    Editor's Choice

    The Month Ahead - July 2026

    July 2026 edition of The Month Ahead - your monthly briefing on the workplace, compliance, employment law developments and seasonal issues HR should be watching now.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Training and Development: Washington

    Updated to reflect the expansion of training requirements for isolated workers, effective January 1, 2026.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Training and Development: Nevada

    Updated to reflect the training requirements of the state heat illness prevention regulation, effective November 15, 2024.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Training and Development: Florida

    Updated to reflect the permanent block of a state law limiting concepts discussed during diversity training.

  • Type:
    Policies and Procedures

    Professional Development Policy

    Enhanced to improve comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.

  • Date:
    February 6, 2024
    Type:
    Benchmarking and Surveys

    Learning and Development 2024: Global Survey Report

    In this report, we discuss how companies design and evaluate learning initiatives. We explore the effects of professional development practices on business outcomes.

  • Date:
    April 14, 2023
    Type:
    Commentary and Insights

    Why Career Development Enhances Retention More Than Ever

    According to recent data, companies that offer employees career development resources tend to see better retention outcomes. This article discusses new evidence of lower turnover rates in companies that offer an internal talent marketplace or leadership coaching.

  • Date:
    March 30, 2023
    Type:
    Editor's Choice

    Using the 9-Box Grid in Succession Planning

    The 9-box grid is an important tool in succession planning that provides insight for employee career growth and allocation of development resources, provided employers understand its pros and cons.

  • Date:
    December 19, 2022
    Type:
    Commentary and Insights

    HR Has Key Role to Play in Succession Planning

    Succession planning is important to every organization's ongoing success, but it often is not prioritized until it is too late. HR leaders can help resolve this situation.

  • Date:
    October 28, 2022
    Type:
    Commentary and Insights

    Performance Conversations Need Not Be Riddled With Anxiety

    With performance review season upon us, this article explores the importance of having regular conversations with employees throughout the year to get the most out of them.

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HR guidance on the benefits of professional development.