HUMAN RESOURCES at MIT

3.7 Employee Development Resources

The Human Resources Department has responsibility at the Institute for training and organizational development programs. Consultation and training services are provided to meet the needs of diverse employee groups on both a community-wide and departmental basis. Career counseling and tuition assistance are also available for individual employees. Specific services are briefly described below:

3.7.1 Training Programs

Upon request by managers or supervisors, the Human Resources department may design and conduct training programs on specified topics for particular work groups. The Human Resources department can also refer outside training consultants to departments to assist them in organizing training programs specifically tailored to individual needs. Program topics may include resume writing and interviewing skills, conflict resolution strategies, team building skills, etc. Workshops may be led by Human Resources department staff, staff from other M.I.T. departments, and/or outside consultants. The Human Resources department also offers courses Institute-wide. These courses are described in a brochure sent to all employees; course information and registration is also available on-line on the Training web page.

3.7.2 Video Resources

The Human Resources department maintains a library of films and videos on various topics which are available to the community. Topics may include sexual harassment, team building, diversity, etc. Departments and employees can preview films to determine whether or not they are interested in utilizing them.

3.7.3 Career Counseling

Human Resources Officers and Recruiters are available by appointment to meet with individual employees concerning career planning, as well as to provide information about job opportunities and position requirements at the Institute and policies concerning job transfers, promotions, etc.

3.7.4 Tuition Assistance Plan

The Institute provides tuition assistance for eligible employees for various courses of study, including job-related courses, undergraduate or graduate studies, career development courses, and classes to help prepare employees for retirement. The Tuition Assistance Plan Summary (available in the Benefits Office, E19-434) gives information concerning service and course eligibility requirements.

3.7.5 Lincoln Laboratory Management and Supervisory Development Training Program

This program offers management and supervisory training to all levels of Lincoln Laboratory management. The program also offers technical training and skill workshops to all employees. The Human Resources Office at Lincoln Laboratory should be contacted for details.

3.7.6 Performance Consulting

Departments may seek help in enhancing their ability to acheive their business goals. Internal performance consultants from the Human Resources department provide this service through an array of products and services designed to support individual, team, and organization development. Examples include: needs assessment, group meeting facilitation, planning, team building, group problem solving.