{"598825":{"#nid":"598825","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Employee Learning Week 2017","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes you happy? Or proud? Or dynamic? Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) believes there\u0026rsquo;s a place for these questions at work and will unpack what to do with them during Employee Learning Week, Dec. 4 \u0026shy;\u0026ndash; 8.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECelebrated annually, Employee Learning Week is designed to help all Georgia Tech employees navigate the variety of personal and professional development opportunities within the Institute.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This experience allows faculty and staff to sample the suite of workshops, courses, and speaker events available to them year-round, and maybe even get a jump start on some New Year resolutions,\u0026rdquo; said LaTrese Ferguson, manager of GTHR\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ohr.gatech.edu\/learning-development\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWorkplace Learning \u0026amp; Professional Development\u003C\/a\u003E team.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor Employee Learning Week 2017, the Workplace Learning \u0026amp; Professional Development team is joined by \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/hwb@gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHealth \u0026amp; Well-Being\u003C\/a\u003E, which focuses on multidimensional wellness, to explore fostering a smart and happy culture at work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;This year\u0026rsquo;s Employee Learning Week is just one way for faculty and staff to invest in themselves and connect to their purpose and what makes them happy,\u0026rdquo; said Suzy Harrington, executive director of Health \u0026amp; Well-Being. \u0026ldquo;Knowing what drives you and helps you flourish is essential for overall well-being.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe week includes speakers, workshops, and experiences offered at different times of the day with one event per day, Monday through Friday. Don\u0026rsquo;t end the year without spending some time on your personal and professional growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESee the full lineup of events below and attend one or all five!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMonday, Dec. 4: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ohr.gatech.edu\/events\/what-makes-you-happy-employee-learning-week-2017\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWhat Makes You Happy?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA speaker event on happiness, engagement, and the employee experience.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETuesday, Dec. 5: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ohr.gatech.edu\/events\/what-makes-you-dynamic-employee-learning-week-2017\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWhat Makes You Dynamic?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA workshop of work\/life balance and whether or not it\u0026rsquo;s possible.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWednesday, Dec. 6: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ohr.gatech.edu\/events\/what-makes-you-great-employee-learning-week-2017\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWhat Makes You Great?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA workshop on the science of motivation and engagement.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThursday, Dec. 7: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ohr.gatech.edu\/events\/what-makes-you-dedicated-employee-learning-week-2017\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWhat Makes You Dedicated?\u003C\/a\u003E (The Seasoned Employee Experience)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAn experience reconnecting you with Tech\u0026rsquo;s history, values, and traditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFriday, Dec. 8: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ohr.gatech.edu\/events\/what-makes-you-proud-employee-learning-week-2017\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWhat Makes You Proud?\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCreate and hand out \u0026ldquo;encouragement packs\u0026rdquo; to students as they prepare to take final exams.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"What makes you happy?"}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhat makes you happy? Or proud? Or dynamic? Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) believes there\u0026rsquo;s a place for these questions at work and will spend a week unpacking what to do with them Dec. 4 \u0026shy;\u0026ndash; 8.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"What makes you happy? Or proud? Or dynamic? Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) believes there\u2019s a place for these questions at work and will spend a week unpacking what to do with them Dec. 4 \u2013 8.    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