About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick have provided a comprehensive learning and development program via a blended learning approach comprising classroom instruction, webinars and online delivery, self-directed learning, on-the-job training and external development support. As an integral part of their Employee Value Proposition, they are providing a variety of training in more flexible ways to meet the unique needs of employees, with 24/7 availability. This year Weber Shandwick launched the Digital University – where Digital experts host training, with curriculums to teach employees at all levels community management skills, content development, social crisis management etc. In addition, weekly updates keep employees up to date with trends and developments in the Digital arena, whilst weekly picks from the company’s e-learning platform advises their people on pertinent up-to-the minute training ideas. In addition, the company host fortnightly talks. Weber Shandwick also launched podcasts with inspirational speakers from well-known digital leading companies. In addition, there are workshops on pitching, creativity, digital, strategy, analytics and communications, along with the company’s rolling ‘key skills’ training covering subjects such as line management, negotiation and writing skills, project management and a suite of finance/commercial skills courses, open to all employees.

The staff at Weber Shandwick held an off-site panel discussion with all staff, which involved Senior Management attending the event to do a live Q & A and showcase their favorite campaigns. This allowed the Senior Management team to transfer their knowledge and speak to all employees across all the different practices as to why they believed the campaign of their choice was their favorite. With Digital being one of our transformational pillars within the organisation, the company launched the Digital University which all employees are encouraged to attend, allowing employees to stay up to date with current and up and coming digital trends and skills that they can apply to their roles.

All new joiners at Weber Shandwick are invited to attend a bi-monthly CEO breakfast which provides a full overview on the company including its history, details on the vision, mission and values, the company future goals, leadership team, clients and global network. The CEO gives all attendees the opportunity to ask any questions they wish. There is a company induction too, where HR take all new joiners through the company's approach to people encompassing Weber Shandwick’s learning and development ethos and programmes, appraisals, career paths and how to get career support.