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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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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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How to achieve the 15 most important HR KPIs
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Electives team
May 28, 2024

How to achieve the 15 most important HR KPIs

Discover the 15 most important HR KPIs and leverage this example of a full-year HR plan to achieve them.
Learning best practices
9 ways to reward + support ERG leaders
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Electives team
May 27, 2024

9 ways to reward + support ERG leaders

Recognizing and supporting ERG leaders is essential for maintaining their motivation and ensuring the continued growth of their ERGs.
Culture + collaboration
Announcing a small-budget L&D program to employees
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Electives team
May 26, 2024

Announcing a small-budget L&D program to employees

Launching an L&D on a tight budget can still make a splash. With the right strategies, you can engage and excite employees.
Learning best practices
What are the signs of a good hybrid culture?
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Electives team
May 24, 2024

What are the signs of a good hybrid culture?

Here are 10 key signs that an organization has fostered a healthy hybrid work culture.
Culture + collaboration
Helping managers enhance delegation skills + team productivity
Electives team
May 22, 2024

Helping managers enhance delegation skills + team productivity

Practical strategies for helping managers enhance delegation skills and foster a productive, motivated and empowered workforce.
Leadership + management
Training needs assessment survey template
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Electives team
May 21, 2024

Training needs assessment survey template

A training needs assessment survey ensures that training aligns with employee interests and business goals.
Learning best practices
6 ways to help your employees overcome imposter syndrome
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Electives team
May 20, 2024

6 ways to help your employees overcome imposter syndrome

You can create a supportive environment that empowers your employees to overcome imposter syndrome and reach their full potential.
Leadership + management
Does emotional intelligence increase with age?
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Electives team
May 17, 2024

Does emotional intelligence increase with age?

Research published by the National Library of Medicine suggests a positive correlation between age and emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing
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Electives team
May 16, 2024

Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing

Hustle culture is proving unsustainable and detrimental to both individuals and organizations.
Culture + collaboration
Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI
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Electives team
May 15, 2024

Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI

Tricia Hollyer, Chief People Officer at MineSense Technologies, recently sat down for a People Developing People interview.
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Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage
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Electives team
May 14, 2024

Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage

Businesses can cultivate a proactive and resilient workforce by embracing every experience as a learning catalyst.
Learning best practices
Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning
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Electives team
May 13, 2024

Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning

Live, personalized learning experiences are the best way to meet the career and personal development needs of today’s employees.
Learning best practices

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