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Many companies have been able to remove barriers to education by setting up a direct bill structure, where funds flow directly from the employer to the education provider, eliminating out-of-pocket costs for the employee. It also gets rid of time-consuming and error-prone reimbursement processes. Consult your education benefits management platform to identify and offer compatible education providers. Or check out other actionable tips at our September live event: https://bit.ly/46rAt9S

We're proud to support Center for Social Dynamics and their long-standing focus on providing career pathways and education opportunities. Through their partnership with Strayer University and Capella University on our platform, CSD offers employees access to over 70 degree programs, ranging from associate to doctoral levels, and to certificate programs, all fully covered by their CSD education benefit. 

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people - and thanks to our partnership with Workforce Edge, our employees can take advantage of several education discounts on professional certifications and degree programs alike - including many Bachelor Degrees for $0 out-of-pocket 🤑 #WeAreRS #ContinuousLearning #LearningAndDevelopment #NeverStopLearning #TalentAndDevelopment

Get the right people involved and keep the number of approvers small. One person is ideal, two at the most. Involving fewer people in the approval process speeds things up and reduces the number of opinions—and potential biases—involved. And if those approvers are within the Learning and Development or Human Resources function, it eliminates the potential for managers to stand in the way of employees’ growth. Sign up for our September event to learn more: https://bit.ly/46rAt9S #WorkforceEdge #PolicyPulse #HR #Efficiency #EmployeeBenefits

Offer immediate access to education benefits from day one. Long waiting periods, like a year or even a few months, undermine your recruitment efforts. Show genuine commitment to employee development from the get-go and become a magnet for top talent. 💡 Think about it: High school diplomas, degrees, certifications—all accessible from day one! Your employees will love it, and the referrals will follow. Want more tactical tips to improve your benefits policy? Register for our September session: https://bit.ly/46rAt9S #WorkforceEdge #PolicyPulse #HR #LearningAndDevelopment #EmployeeRetention

Trying to keep up with talent demands in constantly evolving fields? Coding bootcamp instructors Scott Sutherland of Devmountain and Ray Traina-Grandon at Hackbright Academy shared the shifts they’re seeing in the computer science field. https://bit.ly/3SCWNre

When was the last time you read your education benefits policy? How did it make you feel? Your policy should attract and engage, not restrict and discourage. A welcoming policy can significantly boost engagement and ROI, while a restrictive one can lead to missed opportunities. Get tips you can put into practice at our upcoming live event in September: https://bit.ly/46rAt9S #WorkforceEdge #PolicyPulse #HR #EmployeeEngagement #CareerGrowth

Great read in Fast Company by our own Joe Schaefer, who outlines the strategic benefits of offering a tuition assistance program to employees.