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Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader

May 7, 2026 by Julia J. Miiller

Organizational and Talent Development (OTD) Logo on a Scrabble Board with the words 'lead', 'team', and 'success' spelled out with tiles.

Stepping into a leadership role is one of the biggest transitions in your career. As an individual contributor, success was often measured by your personal output. As a leader, your focus shifts to communication, team results, and building trust. Whether you’re preparing for your first management role or already navigating this shift, LinkedIn Learning offers a series of short … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: LinkedIn Learning, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

Applicant Tracking System Updates – New One Pool Approval Process

May 6, 2026 by Callie N. Hill

We are pleased to announce a new One Pool Approval process in the Applicant Tracking System. You may have already noticed that some of the dropdown menus and verbiage for approved applicant pools have changed in the Applicant Tracking system over the course of the last few days. This enhancement is designed to simplify the interview approval workflow in the Applicant Tracking … [Read more...] about Applicant Tracking System Updates – New One Pool Approval Process

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Employment

2025 Performance Review Process – Reminders and Training Resources

May 4, 2026 by Paula Wilhelm

Supervisors and employees, a quick reminder that the optional Self Review step closes on May 20, 2026.  Supervisors have access to start and complete their employee evaluations whether their employees complete a self review or not.  Please ensure goals are up to date before starting the review process.  The 2025 Performance Review Process runs from April 15 - June 30. There … [Read more...] about 2025 Performance Review Process – Reminders and Training Resources

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Performance Management

Delivering a Performance Review: A Guide for Managers

April 23, 2026 by Debbie Donnellan

Performance reviews are more than an annual requirement—they are one of the most impactful opportunities supervisors have to connect with their employees, reinforce expectations, and support ongoing development. To support our supervisors in this critical responsibility, HR has launched a new self-directed learning path in My Learning Connection: Delivering a Performance … [Read more...] about Delivering a Performance Review: A Guide for Managers

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured, Learning and Development, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development, Performance Management Tagged With: professional development

HR Live Sessions – 2025 Performance Review – Evaluation Process

April 10, 2026 by Paula Wilhelm

This session focuses on the evaluation process for both the employees and the supervisors in support of the rating cycle that starts on April 15.  We will review the steps for completing the evaluation process.  Employee goals should be updated and approved by the supervisor prior to starting the rating process which runs April 15 through June 30, 2026. The new virtual HR … [Read more...] about HR Live Sessions – 2025 Performance Review – Evaluation Process

Filed Under: Employee Relations

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