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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.
Learning best practices
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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.
Innovation + productivity
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Electives team
Dec 15, 2025
National Clean Off Your Desk Day: 5 benefits of celebrating
January 13 is National Clean Off Your Desk Day, and a great opportunity for employees to start fresh with an organized workspace and calm mindset.
Culture + collaboration


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