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UCD Human Resources
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HR Training & Development Policy
1. Policy Summary
The HR Training and Development section forms part of the HR Strategy and
Development Directorate with Leadership Development and Organisation
Development. As part of its ongoing commitment to the development of staff in the
University, HR Training and Development provides soft skills training programmes
for all staff, which should be requested through the University’s Performance
Management Development System (PMDS). Soft skills refer to skills, such as,
management, interpersonal and personal development skills that determine
strength as a leader, supervisor, negotiator, conflict manager and project manager.
Alongside development initiatives under PMDS, HR Training and Development
provides one and two hour skills seminars and health and well being seminars for
all staff covering topics such as financial management, pensions, information
compliance and work/life balance. These programmes are requested directly
through the HR staff development webpage http://www.ucd.ie/hr/staffdev/. Job
specific or non-standard training can also be provided once an analysis of the type
of training requested has taken place. HR Training and Development also supports
the Staff Fee Concessions Policy, The Conference Allowance Policy and The
Study and Exam Leave Policy.
2. Purpose of Policy
To provide a framework on soft skills training & development, for all staff in the
University through the development of each individual and thereby enhancing
the individual’s and the University's performance;
To highlight the level of service offered by HR Training and Development;
To provide contact details on where to find information on different types of
training specific to staff needs within the University.
3. Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all staff in UCD who are responsible for their own or other
staff members learning and development. It is from the perspective of HR Training
and Development and the soft skills training and development they provide to staff
in the University.
4. Policy & Procedures
There are many different types of activities that contribute to an individual’s
personal development and staff are encouraged to consider the range of
opportunities available to them. Some activities are undertaken with the specific
aim of enhancing skills and/or imparting information e.g. attending a seminar or
training programme, reading, work-shadowing and mentoring. Other activities
Hr Training And Development Policy Template
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