Common use of STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. 29.01 The Employer recognizes its responsibility to encourage development of staff capability. 29.02 The Employer will maintain a collection of books and other resources on issues concerning violence against women, and make them available to employees. 29.03 The Employer will endeavour to keep staff informed of new developments, services and information relevant to clients through posting notices on the bulletin board. 29.04 The Employer will provide on-the-job training and related staff development opportunities in the form of seminars, courses and conferences. Notices of relevant training opportunities will be posted on thebulletin board. 29.05 To provide training opportunities, the Employer will allocate a reasonable sum of money in the budget each year to be used for staff training and development. 29.06 Attendance at any training opportunity designated as essential shall be without cost to the employee, and without loss of pay or benefits. 29.07 Attendance at other training opportunities not designated as essential shall be on such terms as are determined by the Executive Director. 29.08 The Employer agrees to make all reasonable accommodation to encourage staff training and development.