https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 09:43:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 20 Dec 2022 09:41:45 What to Look for in a Paralegal Certificate ProgramWhether you are just beginning your career as a paralegal or are an experienced professional, career advancement is probably something that’s been on your mind at one time or another. Thankfully, there has never been a better time to move forward in leveling up your career.A woman sitting in front of her laptop at a desk taking noteshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-to-look-for-in-a-paralegal-certificate-program.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/13-team-building-exercises-your-staff-will-actually-enjoy.aspxWhether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team.Haley DeLeonTue, 06 Dec 2022 10:55:26 13 Team-Building Exercises Your Staff Will Actually EnjoyWhether your team is in-person, remote, or some combination of the two, team-building exercises are a critical HR technique for creating and maintaining an effective team.A group of people sitting while one person uses a virtual reality headsethttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/13-team-building-exercises-your-staff-will-actually-enjoy.aspxHuman Resourceshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/much-to-be-thankful-for.aspxI love Thanksgiving! Isn’t it awesome that our nation designates a day for us to collectively count our blessings? And the traditions that come with it—turkey and trimmings, football, and a nice nap on the couch (I’m not the only one, am I?)—are more than okay with me.Mark KoulianosTue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Much to Be Thankful ForI love Thanksgiving! Isn’t it awesome that our nation designates a day for us to collectively count our blessings? And the traditions that come with it—turkey and trimmings, football, and a nice nap on the couch (I’m not the only one, am I?)—are more than okay with me.A stone street in Greece surrounded by white buildings with blue doors and windowshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/much-to-be-thankful-for.aspxLeadership and Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/making-employee-engagement-a-priority.aspxThe connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.Mark KoulianosTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Making Employee Engagement a PriorityThe connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.A group of people stacking their hands togetherhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/making-employee-engagement-a-priority.aspxDirector's Cornerhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-increase-employee-job-satisfaction.aspxMaintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.Haley DeLeonTue, 18 Oct 2022 09:21:40 How to Increase Employee Job SatisfactionMaintaining employee morale and engagement was the No. 1 challenge noted by HR professionals in the Society for Human Resources Management’s 2021-2022 State of the Workplace Study.A woman in a polka dot blouse relaxing with her hands behind her headhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-increase-employee-job-satisfaction.aspxHuman Resourceshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/test-prep-provides-tools-for-success.aspxGetting accepted to the college of your choice—or passing a SHRM exam—is not easy. Competition abounds! Competency tests remain significant indicators of readiness for undergraduate degrees, post-graduate degrees, and in attaining professional certifications.Mark KoulianosTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Test Prep Provides Tools for SuccessGetting accepted to the college of your choice—or passing a SHRM exam—is not easy. Competition abounds! Competency tests remain significant indicators of readiness for undergraduate degrees, post-graduate degrees, and in attaining professional certifications.Woman in a white t-shirt and denim jacket looking at her laptop and taking noteshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/test-prep-provides-tools-for-success.aspxTest Prephttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/project-management-for-beginners.aspxFrom kids’ birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you’ve managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn’t in your job title.Jen CarlevattiTue, 20 Sep 2022 14:15:21 Project Management for BeginnersFrom kids’ birthday parties to home renovations, everyone has managed a project at some point in their personal lives. And chances are, you’ve managed a project or two at work, even if project manager isn’t in your job title.Two women in an office looking at a tablet togetherhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/project-management-for-beginners.aspxProject Managementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxBoth legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Haley DeLeonTue, 16 Aug 2022 13:50:46 What's the Difference Between a Paralegal and Legal Assistant?Both legal assistants and paralegals support lawyers’ work and typically ensure that law offices run smoothly. However, despite similar job titles, there is a difference between a paralegal and legal assistant. Discover the roles, responsibilities, educational requirements, and salary ranges for each.Two people sitting at a desk with a stack of books and the scales of justicehttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/whats-the-difference-between-a-paralegal-and-legal-assistant.aspxLegal,Paralegalhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/why-customer-value-is-the-ultimate-goal-of-process-improvement.aspxI have had the opportunity to work in the continuous improvement field for approximately 15 years. There have been some changes in the field: new theories, different ideas about how to improve processes, etc.Shane WentzTue, 02 Aug 2022 00:19:07 Why Customer Value Is the Ultimate Goal of Process ImprovementI have had the opportunity to work in the continuous improvement field for approximately 15 years. There have been some changes in the field: new theories, different ideas about how to improve processes, etc.A gear labeled "value" that is linked with another gear labeled "customer"https://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/why-customer-value-is-the-ultimate-goal-of-process-improvement.aspxProcess Improvementhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/retire-from-work-yes.aspxThis time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.Mark KoulianosFri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Retire from Work? Yes! Retire from Learning and Developing? Never!This time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.Woman sitting on a couch wearing headphones while using her laptophttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/retire-from-work-yes.aspxDirector's Cornerhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-build-hr-business-partnerships.aspxHow do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!Elizabeth HennigTue, 19 Jul 2022 11:28:33 How to Build HR Business PartnershipsHow do you build a great HR business partnership? First, get curious about the business!A group of people stacking their hands togetherhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-to-build-hr-business-partnerships.aspxHuman Resourceshttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/4-skills-new-managers-should-master.aspxBeing promoted to management can be a thrilling experience. It’s a vote of confidence in your abilities and can be a testament to the work you’ve done for the company. Along with the promotion, though, should come a shift in mindset about your approach to work.Travis RathboneTue, 05 Jul 2022 10:48:48 4 Skills New Managers Should MasterBeing promoted to management can be a thrilling experience. It’s a vote of confidence in your abilities and can be a testament to the work you’ve done for the company. Along with the promotion, though, should come a shift in mindset about your approach to work.A group of people sitting around a table having a discussionhttps://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/4-skills-new-managers-should-master.aspxLeadership and Management