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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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Top 10 productivity hacks to implement today
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Electives team
May 31, 2024

Top 10 productivity hacks to implement today

Implement these productivity hacks to create a more efficient, engaged and productive workplace.
Innovation + productivity
Skills gap survey for managers: A step-by-step guide
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Electives team
May 30, 2024

Skills gap survey for managers: A step-by-step guide

This guide will help you design an effective survey to pinpoint skills gaps and develop targeted training programs.
Learning best practices
How to align your L&D initiatives with business objectives
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Electives team
May 29, 2024

How to align your L&D initiatives with business objectives

This guide outlines a step-by-step approach to ensure your L&D efforts directly support and drive business goals.
Learning best practices
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

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