Employee skill development isn’t just about moving up the corporate ladder. It’s about equipping employees with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to thrive. Property management companies are increasingly recognizing the need to train their workforce, strategically identify skills and promote internal mobility. Imagine a VP trying to fill a property manager role. How can they quickly identify qualified internal candidates? Or consider a second-year employee wondering which skills they need to advance? Yardi Aspire offers tools to assess, develop and track employee growth, allowing organizations to make data-driven staffing decisions and empowering employees to take charge of their careers. We spoke with Patty Evans, industry principal at Yardi Aspire, about how Aspire can help organizations build a stronger, more capable workforce. Identifying your skills Interviewer: How does Aspire go beyond the basics to evaluate and verify current employee skills? Patty Evans: Aspire is much more than a training tool. It’s a comprehensive talent development solution. Companies use Aspire’s assessment tools to evaluate employees’ current knowledge, identify skill gaps and ensure readiness for specific roles. Aspire helps companies create career pathways for employees to upskill and grow. Matching employees with open positions Interviewer: How can Aspire help identify qualified employees for vacancies? Patty: Aspire allows companies to set specific competency requirements for each role. Employees earn digital badges by completing targeted training modules, skill assessments and scenario-based exercises that prepare them for the real-world challenges of the role. These certification badges are automatically recorded and integrated with HR systems, making it easy for HR teams to identify qualified candidates for open positions. Expanding your role Interviewer: How can Aspire assist employees to find better roles? Patty: Aspire empowers HR teams to market job openings to employees who are already qualified or nearly qualified, encouraging internal...