The University of Phoenix is proud to introduce two new skill development pathways—“Talent Management” and “Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action”—through its Professional Development Skills Center. These pathways are crafted to support HR professionals, leadership, and employees in fostering healthier workplaces and creating a workforce prepared for the future.
As highlighted by the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, talent management and workplace wellness are increasingly critical for organizational success. With talent management ranking 8th in importance for reskilling efforts, and workplace wellness recognized as vital for employee retention and productivity, these pathways address urgent workplace needs.
- Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action
- Duration: 11-hour training program.
- Focus: Emotional safety, mental health advocacy, and stress management.
- Key Skills:
- Recognizing and addressing mental health issues.
- Cultivating resilience and mindfulness practices.
- Promoting effective communication and collaboration.
- Accessing professional mental health services and resources.
- Outcome: Strategies to foster a supportive, resilient work environment, improving employee well-being and productivity.
- Talent Management Pathway
- Duration: 5-hour training program.
- Focus: Identifying, developing, and retaining talent for future organizational needs.
- Key Skills:
- Strategic succession planning and role identification.
- Optimizing talent development budgets.
- Attracting and retaining top talent.
- Building employee growth pathways.
- Outcome: Enhanced talent management strategies for workforce readiness.
- Flexible Learning for Busy Professionals
- Online access through the University of Phoenix’s innovative learning platform.
- Self-paced modules designed for working adults.
- Certificates of completion provided upon successful program completion.
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Mukund Sudarsan, Vice President and General Manager of Professional Development at the University of Phoenix, emphasized, “Our new pathways are designed to support workplace wellness and talent management by providing practical and flexible training solutions. These areas are not just future needs, but present realities that must be addressed to thrive.”
The University of Phoenix continues to lead the way in professional development with pathways that meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces. By investing in Workplace Wellness and Talent Management, organizations can ensure a resilient, high-performing workforce ready for future challenges.
