Innovative online programs designed to foster healthier workplaces and future-ready talent pools

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce the two new skill development pathways available through its Professional Development Skills Center. The pathways, “Talent Management" and "Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action" are designed to support HR teams, leadership, and employees in creating healthier workplaces and ensuring a future-ready workforce.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, which surveyed 803 companies collectively employing 11.3 million workers, talent management and workplace wellness are becoming increasingly critical in today's work environment. The report indicates that talent management is prioritized for reskilling and upskilling in 27% of organizations from 2023 to 2027, ranking 8th in importance. Simultaneously, workplace wellness is recognized as essential for employee retention and productivity.

“Our new pathways are designed to support workplace wellness and talent management by providing practical and flexible training solutions,” stated Vice President and General Manager of Professional Development at the University of Phoenix Mukund Sudarsan. “These areas are not just future needs, but present realities that must be addressed to thrive. Investing in them today sets the stage for long-term success and resilience.”

Focus areas of the new pathways include:

Workplace Wellness: Awareness and Action: This 11-hour training pathway offers a thorough approach to emotional safety, mental health advocacy, and stress management in the workplace. It provides actionable strategies to foster a supportive, resilient work environment that enhances overall employee well-being and productivity.

Featured skills include:

• Recognizing and addressing mental health issues
• Cultivating resilience and practicing mindfulness
• Promoting communication and collaboration
• Accessing professional mental health services and resources

Talent Management: The 5-hour Talent Management pathway focuses on identifying, developing, and retaining talent to meet future organizational needs. Participants will learn key skills for succession planning, employee development, and optimizing talent management investments.

Featured Skills Include:

• Strategic succession planning and identifying key roles
• Optimizing talent development budgets
• Attracting and retaining top talent
• Building employee growth pathways

Professional Development skill modules are available online through University of Phoenix’s innovative learning platform, allowing busy working adult learners to access the training conveniently and at their own pace. Participants will receive certificates of completion from University of Phoenix.

Additionally, businesses can track and recognize employee development through comprehensive skill modules. Employees can start learning, track progress and complete their skill pathway in about 4 hours. Access to the pathway is available for 1 year.

Learn more here about the Talent Management and Workplace Wellness pathways at University of Phoenix.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu/blog.html.

About University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions

University of Phoenix Workforce Solutions helps organizations address critical skills gaps, engage workforces, and support talent agility. Workforce Solutions provides adaptable skills solutions, including shared education savings, to enable continuous skill building and a Professional Development Skills Center to help motivate and engage employees. Backed by decades of experience in online adult learning, Workforce Solutions leverages adaptable skills solutions to help unleash the full skills potential of an organization to meet the demands of the changing workplace. This includes support and services to build a skills-centric foundation and support employee success. Learn more at phoenix.edu/workforce-solutions.

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