Studies have shown that employees are more satisfied, have less turnover, and are generally more productive when they feel that their employer is concerned about them as individuals. A recent study in Pennsylvania related to the balance of work and family supported this concept. The implementation of an HRD program has many benefits for both staff and the organization. Some of these include increased productivity, internal mobility of the work force, employee satisfaction, increased quality of work life, and a better match between the human resources and the needs of the organization. Extension is operating in an ever-changing environment.
Educational issues change constantly and new technologies appear every day.
If Extension's to survive as an organization, it must be able to keep up with these changes. An HRD program would help. Inc. ISSN 1077-5315. Articles appearing in the Journal become the property of the Journal. Single copies of articles may be reproduced in electronic or print form for use in educational or training activities.