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13 Team-Building Exercises Your Staff Will Actually Enjoy

Whether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team.

December 6, 2022Human Resources

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Much to Be Thankful For

I love Thanksgiving! Isn’t it awesome that our nation designates a day for us to collectively count our blessings? And the traditions that come with it—turkey and trimmings, football, and a nice nap on the couch (I’m not the only one, am I?)—are more than okay with me.

November 22, 2022Leadership and Management

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Making Employee Engagement a Priority

The connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.

November 8, 2022Director's Corner

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How to Increase Employee Job Satisfaction

Maintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.

October 18, 2022Human Resources

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Test Prep Provides Tools for Success

Getting accepted to the college of your choice—or passing a SHRM exam—is not easy. Competition abounds! Competency tests remain significant indicators of readiness for undergraduate degrees, post-graduate degrees, and in attaining professional certifications.

October 4, 2022Test Prep

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Project Management for Beginners

From kids’ birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you’ve managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn’t in your job title.

September 20, 2022Project Management

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What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and Legal Assistant?

Both legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.

August 16, 2022Legal, Paralegal

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Why Customer Value Is the Ultimate Goal of Process Improvement

I have had the opportunity to work in the continuous improvement field for approximately 15 years. There have been some changes in the field: new theories, different ideas about how to improve processes, etc.

August 2, 2022Process Improvement

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Retire from Work? Yes! Retire from Learning and Developing? Never!

This time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.

July 29, 2022Director's Corner

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How to Build HR Business Partnerships

How do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!

July 19, 2022Human Resources

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4 Skills New Managers Should Master

Being promoted to management can be a thrilling experience. It’s a vote of confidence in your abilities and can be a testament to the work you’ve done for the company. Along with the promotion, though, should come a shift in mindset about your approach to work.

July 5, 2022Leadership and Management

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The High Priority of Project Management

Project management is one of the most critical functions in today’s workforce. This is because it falls outside of a company’s normative day-to-day operations and requires a high level of proficiency for a singular outcome.

June 30, 2022Project Management

About Corporate Training and Professional Education

USF Corporate Training and Professional Education empowers people to craft their future without limits through engaging professional growth learning and certification programs. Its programs focus on an array of topics – human resources, project management, paralegal, process improvement, leadership skills, technology, and much more.