Education isn't just for school kids anymore. Most workplaces offer tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities to employees too.
Based on a recent survey by Accountemps, a staffing services firm, 94 percent of senior executives interviewed said their firms offer tuition benefits for their employees. And 95 percent said their companies also reimburse for other types of professional development. The survey was based on telephone interviews with 150 senior executives from the country's 1,000 largest companies.
Experts say providing educational and professional development opportunities to employees helps attract and retain top talent, and maximize productivity.
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Written by Jenny Cromie, certified human resources specialist (CHRS)
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