Learning &
Development

We invest in the professional development of our employees and provide them with access to a variety of learning opportunities to position them for success. This continual development of our workforce is imperative for performance, retention, and our company’s growth.

Professional Development and Tuition Assistance

ESRT provides professional development reimbursement for programs that enhance our employees' job knowledge and skills and enable them to network with their professional peers. We provide tuition assistance for corporate employees enrolled in courses related to their current and targeted positions with the company.

Empire Academy

Our Empire Academy program provides employees with educational programs, resources, and tools. The program provides monthly developmental and job- specific educational seminars on a variety of topics that promote professional development, educational awareness, and personal growth. Monthly events include Meet the Board Member and Meet the Executive to provide employees the opportunity to learn more about the stories of our leaders and to ask them questions.

New Hire Onboarding Program

Our new hire onboarding program includes developmental conversations with ongoing enhancements based on feedback from new hires, aligned with our objective to provide a best-in-class employment experience and attract top talent.

Talent Management, Professional Development, Succession Planning

Our HR team regularly engages with managers to discuss employee growth paths, development opportunities, and succession planning as part of a formal talent development strategy. We use talent management tools such as 9-Box, annual reviews, mid-year reviews, and 360 feedback to assess the performance and talent potential of current employees and identify future talent and developmental pipeline needs. We leverage these tools for the attraction and retention of employees, to assist with the growth of high-potential employees, and to inform action plans.

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