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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Jan 21, 2026

Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses

Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
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Nov 6, 2025

People developing people: Bullhorn’s playbook for learning culture in the age of AI

Kristina Bell, Senior Director of Talent Management at Bullhorn, shares how she’s building a sustainable learning culture, leading with trust and helping people grow in the age of AI.
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Electives team
 
Dec 16, 2025

When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)

Keep high performers engaged without promoting them into management. Practical strategies for creating growth paths, stretch assignments and new challenges that drive retention.
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Electives team
 
Nov 11, 2025

From talent hoarding to talent velocity: Building cultures where people don’t get “stuck”

L&D budgets are shrinking, but impact doesn’t have to. Learn how lean teams can deliver skill-building that sticks, without complex rollouts or costly programs.
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Electives team
 
Jan 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in February

Discover our listing of February workplace holidays to celebrate and download our holiday calendar.

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People developing people: Treat L&D like a “master craftsman”
A centered, circular photo of Michael Wallace on an orange-purple gradient rectangle with white bold text underneath: "An interview with Michael Wallace L&D Manager at TotalEnergies American Services"
Electives team
Jan 23, 2026

People developing people: Treat L&D like a “master craftsman”

Michael Wallace shares how treating L&D like a master craftsman drives business impact by blending training methods, staying adaptable and making learning entertaining creates cultures where people grow.
People leader interviews
Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses
We're looking over the shoulder of a non-binary person at their laptop screen where they are participating in a live, virtual training course.
Electives team
Jan 21, 2026

Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses

Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
Learning best practices
What makes manager training different from leadership training
A woman is training a new manager at her desk. The new manager is sitting, while the woman stands beside her pointing at the monitor.
Electives team
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
Leadership + management
5 ideas to celebrate Gender Equality Month at work
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Electives team
Jan 15, 2026

5 ideas to celebrate Gender Equality Month at work

Gender Equality Month in March is an opportunity to celebrate women's social, political, cultural and academic achievements throughout the world.
Culture + collaboration
Turning training skeptics into learning champions
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Electives team
Jan 14, 2026

Turning training skeptics into learning champions

Some employees resist every training initiative. Learn how to turn skeptics into champions by addressing their real concerns, proving value quickly and building genuine buy-in.
Culture + collaboration
Training managers to be direct without being harsh
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Electives team
Jan 13, 2026

Training managers to be direct without being harsh

Train your managers to deliver clear, direct feedback that drives improvement without damaging relationships or crushing confidence.
Communication skills
How to help employees take ownership of their career growth
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Electives team
Jan 8, 2026

How to help employees take ownership of their career growth

Learn how to help employees take ownership of their growth with practical frameworks, reflection tools and self-directed development strategies.
Individual contributors
Your 2026 learning strategy in one afternoon
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Electives team
Jan 7, 2026

Your 2026 learning strategy in one afternoon

Build a practical learning strategy for 2026 without spending weeks in planning mode. A focused framework for creating a learning plan that actually drives business results.
Learning best practices
Workplace holidays to celebrate in February
February in white type on orange background
Electives team
Jan 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in February

Discover our listing of February workplace holidays to celebrate and download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
2026 workplace holiday calendar + celebration listings
A diverse team of people are planning their annual workplace holiday activities.
Electives team
Dec 18, 2025

2026 workplace holiday calendar + celebration listings

Celebrate diversity and foster awareness through our comprehensive 2026 workplace holiday resources for HR + people leaders.
Culture + collaboration
Why scenario-based learning beats theory every time (especially when it’s live)
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Electives team
Dec 17, 2025

Why scenario-based learning beats theory every time (especially when it’s live)

Scenario-based learning builds skills that transfer to real work. Learn why the format matters.
Learning best practices
When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)
A happy remote worker is smiling down at his laptop.
Electives team
Dec 16, 2025

When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)

Keep high performers engaged without promoting them into management. Practical strategies for creating growth paths, stretch assignments and new challenges that drive retention.
Innovation + productivity

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