17. Professional Development

INTENT

The intent of the Professional Development Indicator is to support robust continuing education, training, and skill development in employees.

METRICS

Level 1

1. Organization has written policy on employee professional development benefits.
   

Level 2

1. Organization has written policy on employee professional development benefits.
2. Organization allocates at least USD $500 per full-time employee per year for professional development purposes.
3. Organization tracks individual employee usage of professional development funds.
   

Level 3

1. Organization has written policy on employee professional development benefits.
2. Organization allocates at least USD $1,000 per full-time employee per year for professional development purposes.
3. Organization tracks individual employee usage of professional development funds.
   

Level 4

1. Organization has written policy on employee professional development benefits.
2. Organization allocates at least USD $2,000 per full-time employee per year for professional development purposes.
3. Organization tracks individual employee usage of professional development funds.
4. Organization has a mentorship program in place that is accessible to all employees.
5. Organization is able to demonstrate that participation in professional development is proportional across employee levels and demographic groups.
   

SUMMARY TABLE

Table 17a – Professional Development Metrics