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Empowering Growth: How Freed Maxick Supports Professional Success through L&D

Written by Jennifer Palmeri | Jan 8, 2025 3:00:00 PM

 

Continuous learning and professional growth are at the heart of a thriving career in any field.

 

At Freed Maxick, we don’t just encourage growth—we empower it. As a Top 100 CPA firm voted a Top Workplace by Accounting Today, we truly have a people-first mindset. Our comprehensive Learning & Development (L&D) approach ensures every team member in every service area is free to thrive, both professionally and personally.

 

A Culture of Continuous Progression and Improvement

Freed Maxick’s culture supports lifelong learning as a core value. We believe investing in our team’s development enhances individual success and strengthens the firm as a whole. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, our commitment to upskilling ensures you’re never stuck—you’re continuously inspired to flourish.

 

Customized Learning Pathways

Our customized programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of every career stage, from interns to leaders. These pathways include:

  • Technical Skill-Building: Staying ahead in your field with cutting-edge training in areas like data analytics, cybersecurity, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).
  • Leadership Development: Enhancing your ability to lead with resilience, adaptability, and emotional intelligence (EI).
  • Soft Skills Training: Developing key competencies like confidence-building, communication, emotional intelligence and teamwork.
  • Individualized training in specific areas – Sometimes specialized coaching can enhance our internal programs and provide unique insight.
  • Buddy Systems for one-on-one check-ins

Collaborative Learning Models Learning is also a shared journey at Freed Maxick. These initiatives foster a sense of camaraderie and create a collective bond among team members—a hallmark of Freed Maxick’s culture.

Our collaborative programs include:

  • Peer learning sessions
  • Panel discussions and presentations
  • Knowledge-sharing workshops
  • Interactive seminars and clinics with SMEs in a host of specialty areas

Support Beyond Skills

We understand that professional success is about more than technical expertise, and so much of our focus is on the entire individual – their mental, emotional and physical health included. L&D collaborates with our Firm’s Wellness Initiative – Living Well, Working Well, and EARN to reach a greater audience on wide-ranging diverse topics:

  • Well-being programs
  • Career-life balance support
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Confidence-building workshops
  • Nutritional Health
  • Mental and Emotional Resilience
  • Debt Management
  • Safe Driving
  • Saving for College
  • ….. & Many More

As part of our commitment to supporting the whole person, Freed Maxick’s Living Well, Working Well program provides resources and initiatives that prioritize mental health, physical wellness, and career-life balance. Our EARN Initiative empowers employees to achieve success, navigate change and build connections, creating an environment where everyone feels supported and valued. Together, these programs reinforce our belief that professional success is nurtured by addressing both personal and professional well-being.

 

 

Future-Focused Skill Development

As the Accounting and Consulting industries evolve, so do we. Freed Maxick emphasizes forward-thinking skill development in high-demand fields, equipping our professionals to be leaders in steadfast and emerging areas.

 

Encouraging Lifelong Learning

Our commitment to growth and development extends beyond certifications. Freed Maxick provides opportunities for:

  • Internal thought leadership seminars and group participation
  • Industry conference
  • External courses and trainings

These initiatives ensure our team members are continuously inspired to explore, grow, and succeed.

Freed Maxick’s investment in Learning & Development is a testament to our mission of empowering our people to define their success. Through innovative programs, a supportive culture, and boundless opportunities, we set the benchmark in the industry. At Freed Maxick, you’re free to achieve more—to shape your career, explore your passions, and thrive in every sense of the word.

To learn more about our Firm visit www.freedmaxick.com/thrive.