PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  – Western Pest Services, a New Jersey-based company specializing in pest control services with branches throughout the Mid-Atlantic, today announced it would participate in Employee Learning Week starting Dec. 5. During this five-day celebration of workplace learning and performance, Western Pest Services’ employees will participate in a variety of activities including a social media lunch and learn, a supervisors’ safety session and customer service training. In addition, employees will receive “Daily Learning Reflections” emails to raise awareness of individual learning styles and needs.

“Western is committed to providing continuing education opportunities for employees, not only to advance ourselves as individuals and as a company, but more importantly to help us better serve our customers,” said Tom Walters, president of Western Pest Services. “Employee Learning Week is just one example of how we encourage our employees to continue their quest for knowledge to achieve excellence in the workplace and beyond.”

Sponsored by the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), Employee Learning Week is an awareness campaign intended to recognize the value of learning and showcase the important connection between a highly skilled workforce and achieving organizational results.

Founded in 1943, ASTD is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to the training and development field. ASTD’s members work in more than 100 countries in organizations of all sizes, in the private and public sectors, as independent consultants and suppliers.

For more information about ASTD Employee Learning Week 2011, visit www.employeelearningweek.org.