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In response to the Employee Feedback Survey on employee development, and President Pitney’s priority strategy of creating and enhancing self-service training materials for employees, the UA Talent Acquisition and Development team is committed to providing a broad range of resources focusing on career development, leadership, and supervision located through the Employee Engagement & Development Center. Each month we highlight training topics and share them in the UA News and each university’s newsletter. 

This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team invites you to delve into the transformative power of Using AI in the Workplace; to improve process efficiencies, productivity, workflow, project management, and content creation. This collection of courses offers practical insights and examples, emphasizing AI's potential to revolutionize the modern workplace while considering its ethical and sustainable use, as well as introductory videos on Microsoft Copilot Chat, a safe AI model for University use. 

Regardless of your role at UA, take control of your development and steer your career in a direction that aligns with your goals, enhances your skills, and maximizes your potential in the workplace. You can start by activating your free UA Employee LinkedIn Learning account, finding upcoming events on the Training Calendar, and discussing professional development opportunities with your supervisor. 

If you have questions, please contact UA HR at (907) 450-8200, ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu, or Request Assistance.

We heard from staff in the 2023 UA Employee Feedback Survey about the importance of both engagement and inclusion for job satisfaction. This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team has curated four training collections, spanning from team-building activities to mentoring, all bound together by the theme of working better together. Whether you want to feel more cohesion within a group, have been tasked with leading a committee or project, or are a supervisor looking for ways to coach your staff, our Team-Building & Collaboration collections have you covered!

• Establish clear guidelines for teamwork and individual responsibilities while enhancing productivity and cohesion in Effective Collaboration and Boundary Setting
• Foster a supportive environment through engaging activities that strengthen team bonds with Team-Building Culture and Activities
• Form versatile groups with diverse skills to drive innovation and adaptability in Creating Dynamic Teams
• Guide and develop team members through personalized mentorship and coaching to maximize their potential with Mentoring and Coaching Your Team

Regardless of your role at UA, take control of your development and steer your career in a direction that aligns with your goals, enhances your skills, and maximizes your potential in the workplace. You can start by activating your free UA Employee LinkedIn Learning account, visiting the UA Employee Engagement & Development Center for calendared and on-demand training available at UA, and discussing professional development opportunities with your supervisor. 

If you have questions, please contact UA HR at (907) 450-8200, ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu, or Request Assistance.

• Respectful Communication in the Workplace

• Supervising Remote and Hybrid Employees

•  Lean Sigma Six & Change Management