Give Employees a Reason to Grow With You
Employees aren't only asking, "Is there room to grow?"
They want to understand how they can grow, what skills they need to develop and what their next opportunity could look like.
The research shows that visible career pathways, continuing education and meaningful professional development can have a significant impact on long-term retention.
Turn Workforce Insights Into Better Recruiting
Invest in Development—and Make It Visible
70% of Texans say they would be more likely to stay with an employer long-term if the employer pays for continuing education.
Training, credentials and professional development signal that an employer is willing to invest in someone's future.
Make Advancement Believable
Employees want a clear path for career growth. Help them understand what’s next and how to get there by creating greater visibility around:
- Career pathways and advancement opportunities
- Skills, credentials and performance expectations
- Training and continuing education
- Mentorship and leadership development
Connect Today's Role to Tomorrow's Career
75% of Texans believe the apartment industry teaches skills they can use throughout their working lives.
Rental housing careers can build skills in leadership, customer service, operations, technology, financial management, sales, maintenance and more. Helping employees recognize those skills, and continue developing them, strengthens both individual careers and the industry's future workforce.
Grow Through Mentorship
Mentorship can help apartment industry professionals learn from experienced leaders, develop new skills and gain greater confidence navigating their careers.
Strong mentor relationships can help employees:
- Expand their professional network
- Develop leadership skills
- Set career goals
- Explore new roles and career paths
Mentorship also gives experienced professionals an opportunity to develop the next generation of rental housing leaders.
Get Involved in Your Local Apartment Association
Getting involved with a local apartment association can open the door to networking, education, mentorship and leadership opportunities throughout the Texas rental housing industry.
Employees can attend industry events, participate in education, volunteer on committees and build relationships with professionals outside their own organizations.
For employers, encouraging association involvement helps employees see the apartment industry as more than a job—it's a place to build a career.
Advance Resources
Explore TAAEF education and professional development resources designed to help employees build skills, advance their careers and become tomorrow's industry leaders.
Podcast
Unlocking Doors
Toolkit
Mentorship Toolkit
Guide
Navigating Your TAA Volunteer Pathway
Guide