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Electives team
 
Aug 15, 2025

AI 2.0 is here. Is your learning strategy ready?

The next phase of AI is about capability, not adoption. Here’s how HR can equip teams to actually use AI tools in smarter, more strategic ways.
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Electives team
 
Jul 30, 2025

The 4 overlooked skills holding back your managers (and how to fix them)

These four capabilities directly shape culture, retention and team performance. Here’s how to build them.
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Electives team
 
Aug 6, 2025

Performance reviews with a purpose: How to make them forward-looking

Most reviews focus on what already happened. Here’s how to use them to build future capability instead.
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A man is leading a small group discussion in a professional development program.
Electives team
 
Jul 3, 2025

7 ways to build professional development programs employees want

Professional development should drive growth for employees and the business. Explore practical strategies to design programs that engage, motivate and deliver results.
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Electives team
 
Nov 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in December

Month-long celebrations in December, workplace holidays in December and our holiday calendar download.

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What does AI organizational readiness look like?
A young woman is using her laptop at a coffee shop.
Electives team
Nov 27, 2024

What does AI organizational readiness look like?

AI organizational readiness is less about technical expertise and more about how people show up daily.
Innovation + productivity
How to help your leaders be more effective
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Electives team
Nov 26, 2024

How to help your leaders be more effective

Take proactive steps to assess, develop and nurture your leadership talent — and watch your teams thrive.
Leadership + management
Gratitude: The low-key secret to high-performance cultures
A diverse team is laughing and smiling together in a common work area.
Electives team
Nov 25, 2024

Gratitude: The low-key secret to high-performance cultures

When done right, gratitude rewires teams to be more connected, resilient and productive.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Kathy Bryan featured in Culture Manager
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Electives team
Nov 23, 2024

Electives Kathy Bryan featured in Culture Manager

Discover strategies to reduce workplace negativity and gossip
In the news + press releases
Electives Kathy Bryan featured in Diversity News
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Electives team
Nov 22, 2024

Electives Kathy Bryan featured in Diversity News

Discover leadership strategies for fostering belonging in the workplace
In the news + press releases
Avoiding common pitfalls in traditional manager training programs
A manager is leaning over a seated employee having a conversation with them, showing them how to do something.
Electives team
Nov 22, 2024

Avoiding common pitfalls in traditional manager training programs

Traditional manager training programs often fall short of preparing managers for the challenges of today’s workplace.
Leadership + management
Why most companies are missing out on AI’s benefits (plus how to get ahead)
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2024

Why most companies are missing out on AI’s benefits (plus how to get ahead)

Most companies are barely scratching the surface regarding AI transformation. Learn how you can get ahead.
Innovation + productivity
High-performance culture training: Boosting resilience + excellence
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Electives team
Nov 20, 2024

High-performance culture training: Boosting resilience + excellence

High-performance culture training offers a structured approach to developing behaviors and mindsets that lead to exceptional outcomes.
Culture + collaboration
11 skills that help salespeople close deals
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Electives team
Nov 19, 2024

11 skills that help salespeople close deals

Truly effective salespeople bring a combination of skills that go beyond the basics.
Individual contributors
How are HR leaders helping their workforces adapt to AI?
We are looking down from directly overhead at a man teaching 4 employees how to use an AI tool. The employees are seated in a row while the man is standing behind them, leaning over and pointing at the screen.
Electives team
Nov 18, 2024

How are HR leaders helping their workforces adapt to AI?

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, HR leaders are critical in ensuring their teams are prepared for this transformation.
Innovation + productivity
How to train managers to make employees feel valued
A diverse group of employees are laughing and smiling sitting and standing around a table in a common area, sharing a pizza.
Electives team
Nov 15, 2024

How to train managers to make employees feel valued

According to a recent report from Canva, approximately 44% of employees feel unappreciated or neutral about their recognition at work.
Culture + collaboration
What is career development?
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Electives team
Nov 14, 2024

What is career development?

Career development is an ongoing process of learning, skill acquisition and professional growth that enables employees to move forward in their careers.
Learning best practices

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