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Talent Development
We want our team members to have more than a job at Boyd Gaming – we want to be a company where they can stay and build a career. To advance this vision, we provide our team members access to a variety of tools and programs designed to help them develop professionally and prepare for the next step in their career.
How We Develop Our Team Members
Talent Recruitment
To further strengthen our talent pool, Boyd Gaming has partnered with four universities: University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Michigan State University. Through these partnerships, our recruitment teams work with university representatives to provide information on career opportunities at our company and recruit recent graduates. Having established a successful track record with these partnerships, Boyd is now focused on building new relationships with historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), as well as the development of initiatives to recruit veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Annual Performance Reviews
Under company policy, all Boyd team members (full-time, part-time and on-call) are required to receive a formal annual performance review, starting with their first year of service with the company. In addition to job performance, these reviews cover career development areas such as fulfilled goals and projects, new skills learned, personal strengths and opportunities for development.
Career Development Plans
Team members interested in career advancement are encouraged to work with their supervisor or manager to develop a career plan. Boyd's career plan template specifies the next step in the team member’s career path; specific training and development required for that position; opportunities to develop skills through expanded job responsibilities; and opportunities to receive mentorship from leaders in the company. In addition, team members interested in seeking promotions are invited to complete an online Talent Profile, allowing us to formally identify team members interested in career growth opportunities across the company.
Leadership Training
To assist our team members in realizing their career goals, Boyd provides a variety of optional leadership development courses. Skills covered in these courses include new manager training, team member coaching, delegation, engagement, mentoring, time management, change management and conflict resolution. In 2023, Boyd team members participated in nearly 42,000 hours of voluntary leadership training coursework.
Higher Education
We encourage our team members and their children to pursue professional development through higher education. Under our Boyd Advantage workplace benefits program, we offer three specific programs to
provide financial support for higher education costs:
On a combined basis, Boyd paid approximately $145,000 in educational benefits to its team members and eligible children in 2023.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible team members can receive up to $2,500 per year in tuition costs, or $3,000 per year for graduate coursework.
- Student Loan Reimbursement: We offer eligible team members up to $1,000 per year toward repayment of existing student loans.
- College Scholarships: Children of eligible team members may apply for a $2,500 scholarship to the college of their choice, with options to renew for up to three years at $1,500 per year.
On a combined basis, Boyd paid approximately $145,000 in educational benefits to its team members and eligible children in 2023.
Boyd Team Members Are Eligible to Receive up to $2,500 Annually in Tuition Reimbursement
In 2023, Boyd Paid $145,000 in Educational Benefits to Our Team Members
Annual Training
All Boyd Gaming team members are required to take annual online coursework reviewing key topics. In 2023, 99% of Boyd team members completed required compliance training.
Required Annual Coursework
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Human Trafficking Awareness
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Diversity in the Workplace
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Information Security Risks & Policies
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training
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Code of Business Conduct
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Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
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Responsible Gaming
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Active Shooter Awareness and Response
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Workplace Safety
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Fire Safety
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Team Member Handbook Acknowledgment
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Harassment Prevention
Listed courses are required for all Boyd Gaming team members, including full-time, part-time and on-call. Team members may be required to take additional coursework based on their role with the company.
41,590 Hours of Voluntary Leadership Training in 2023
74,262 Hours of Mandatory Training in 2023
99% of Team Members Completed Their Training Requirements in 2023