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**Does the entity provide training and development for employees?**
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## Assessment Instructions
Intent: What is the purpose of this indicator?
This indicator examines the types and content of training received by employees responsible for this entity. A more skilled and aware workforce enhances the entity's human capital and may help to improve employee satisfaction. Employee training and development contribute to improved business performance.
Input: How do I complete this indicator?
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**Select Yes or No:** If selecting 'Yes', select applicable sub-options.
**Training topics:** Select the applicable training topics included in the training series during the reporting year.
### Terminology
**Employee**
> Someone who works directly for the asset and receives compensation in the form of an hourly wage or annual salary for their work. This can be both onsite or offsite (such as in an administration office). Employers typically have to pay specific benefits such as contributions to pensions or taxes for employees. Employees may be either full time or part time and may operate on a short term contract.
**Sustainability training**
> Training related to environmental, social and governance issues. Examples of sustainability-specific training topics include, but are not limited to: sexual harassment prevention, workplace discrimination and inclusivity, cybersecurity, health and safety, resources and waste management.
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> Training can be delivered in person, online or in other formats.
**Professional training**
> Training that supports employees in advancing their careers and/or handling day-to-day work responsibilities. Examples of professional training topics include, but are not limited to: information security, annual compliance, leadership and project management, effective communication, technical tools and software, remote work best practice, customer service.
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> Training can be delivered in person, online or in other formats.
**Environmental issues**
> The impact on living and non-living natural systems, including land, air, water and ecosystems. This includes, but is not limited to, biodiversity, transport and product and service-related impacts, as well as environmental compliance and expenditures.
**Governance issues**
> Governance structure and composition of the entity. This includes how the highest governance body is established and structured in support of the entity’s purpose, and how this purpose relates to economic, environmental and social dimensions.
**Social issues**
> Concerns the impacts the entity has on the social systems within which it operates. This includes, but is not limited to community social and economic impacts, safety, health & well-being.
Validation: What evidence is required?
No evidence required.
## Scoring
**Does the entity provide training and development for employees?**
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Scoring: How does GRESB score this indicator?
The scoring of this indicator is equal to the fraction assigned to the selected option, multiplied by the total score of the indicator.
Scoring Basics
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References
[EPRA Best Practices Recommendations on Sustainability Reporting, 3rd version, September 2017: 5.3, Employee Training and development](https://www.epra.com/application/files/3315/0456/0337/EPRA_sBPR_Guidelines_2017.pdf)
RobecoSAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2017: 3.3.2, Coverage
## Get Support: Solution Providers
**GRESB Solution Providers** are independent, third-party organizations within the GRESB Partner network that offer specialized products, tools, and services to support sustainability performance outside the GRESB Assessment process.
Currently, there are no GRESB Solution Providers associated with this indicator.
GRESB will continue to update this section as the GRESB Solution Provider network grows. Please check back regularly to find GRESB Solution Providers who can support your sustainability performance.
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