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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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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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The skills your team needs to navigate change
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Electives team
Apr 9, 2025

The skills your team needs to navigate change

In a VUCA world, your team needs more than technical skills. Build adaptability, communication and problem-solving to help employees lead through change.
Innovation + productivity
Public speaking: A high-impact skill for modern leaders
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Electives team
Apr 8, 2025

Public speaking: A high-impact skill for modern leaders

Public speaking helps employees lead more effectively, share ideas clearly and communicate with confidence across the business.
Communication skills
Targeted training vs. broad training investments: How to choose what works
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Electives team
Apr 3, 2025

Targeted training vs. broad training investments: How to choose what works

Not sure whether to invest in targeted or company-wide training? Here's how to choose the approach that actually supports your goals and gets results.
Learning best practices
How to measure L&D effectiveness and get leadership on board
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Electives team
Apr 2, 2025

How to measure L&D effectiveness and get leadership on board

With the right approach, you can connect learning to real business outcomes—and get leadership to actually care about it.
Learning best practices
10 creative ways to boost attendance for your next training
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2025

10 creative ways to boost attendance for your next training

Boost sign-ups and make your next virtual training feel like something worth showing up for.
Learning best practices
How to celebrate Juneteenth at work
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2025

How to celebrate Juneteenth at work

Racial equity is about every employee or prospective employee – regardless of ethnicity or background – having freedom of speech, the right to work and the ability to fulfill their potential without fear of discrimination.
Culture + collaboration
Workplace holidays to celebrate in May
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in May

We’ve curated a list of holidays for May to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
Five competencies that separate good managers from great ones
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Electives team
Mar 28, 2025

Five competencies that separate good managers from great ones

Help advanced managers lead with impact by building the skills that drive alignment, accountability and long-term business results.
Leadership + management
Build a competency framework that actually works
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Electives team
Mar 27, 2025

Build a competency framework that actually works

A step-by-step guide to build a framework that enhances employee performance and strengthens your organization.
Learning best practices
The five core competencies every manager needs to build high-performing teams
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Electives team
Mar 26, 2025

The five core competencies every manager needs to build high-performing teams

Managers who master these five competencies create engaged, adaptable teams that contribute to long-term growth.
Leadership + management
Learning that works (part 3 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be effective for the business
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2025

Learning that works (part 3 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be effective for the business

Tie employee learning to real business results—so training helps teams build skills that drive growth, retention and performance.
Learning best practices
Learning that works (part 2 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be easy for lean HR and People teams
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2025

Learning that works (part 2 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be easy for lean HR and People teams

Make learning simple for HR and People teams—so they can launch, manage and scale training without burning out.
Learning best practices

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