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Tip Sheet #5:  6 Benefits of Staff Professional Development  

• Studies indicate that offering professional development opportunities to employees increases job satisfaction
  
• Stakeholders and other funders recognize the value of your commitment to increasing employee skills
  
  
• Continuing education opportunities are a valued addition to your benefits and compensation package
  
  
• It demonstrates an appreciation for staff and a willingness to invest in them
  
  
• It underscores your organization’s commitment to quality and to staying professionally sharp
  
  
• A commitment to a better trained staff identifies you as a “learning organization”