Employee Learning And Engagement

Applications are now open for both mentors and mentees for the summer session of the Vanderbilt Staff Mentorship Program. Read More

The awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt’s core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the third annual Spring Staff Assembly on May 20.   Read More

In this workshop you will learn what it means to manage up, why it’s important, and how it aids your professional growth and development. Join this session to learn ways to cultivate a mutually beneficial relationship for you and your boss. Read More

In this session, we will provide you with an opportunity to complete the CliftonStrengths assessment to unlock your Top 5 Talent Themes and explore how they impact your work. Read More

In the AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop, participants will learn how to research a target salary, highlight their accomplishments, and find the right words and the confidence to negotiate for better benefits and pay. Read More

A recording of the April 19, 2023 session is now available in Oracle Learning. The session discussed various types of roles, departments and fields within the university; how panelists have navigated career shifts and moves both within and across departments within Vanderbilt; and strategies for growing and developing participant careers.  Read More

The Vanderbilt Human Resources’ Employee Learning and Engagement team welcomes 23 leaders from 19 schools and departments to the 13th class of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy. More than 270 faculty and staff members have been part of the program since its inception.  Read More

In this four-part series, guided by the book, we will engage in deep discussions, activities, and reflections around motivation, communication, culture, leadership, and more. The sessions will be hosted virtually from 11 a.m. to noon on Oct. 24 and 31, and Nov. 7 and 14. Read More

Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for our next Conversation Circle, a series for managers and leaders, on Oct. 26, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This session will focus on managing teams of managers. Read More

Atomic Habits has been called “the most comprehensive and practical guide on how to create good habits, break bad ones, and get one percent better every day.” What new habits do you want to develop for the workplace? What old habits are you ready to be rid of in the workplace? Come learn about Atomic Habits and leave with an action plan to implement these practices into your work at Vanderbilt. Read More

In this workshop, we invite you to explore design thinking, upskilling and experimenting and how you can apply these concepts and tools to your professional life. Participants will actively engage in discussions around their current role and related skills, their potential futures, and actionable steps to move forward. Read More