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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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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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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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Electives instructor Jenny Vazquez-Newsum featured in Fortune
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Electives team
Oct 24, 2023

Electives instructor Jenny Vazquez-Newsum featured in Fortune

Electives instructor Jenny Vazquez-Newsum was featured in Fortune sharing tips for becoming a more inclusive leader.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Forbes
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Electives team
Oct 14, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Forbes

Electives instructor Ruth Rathblott advocates for focusing on abilities rather than disabilities to empower individuals in the workplace.
In the news + press releases
Shaping the future of work
Electives team
Oct 10, 2023

Shaping the future of work

Shari Chernack, Senior Principal of People Strategy + Transformation at Mercer, shares insights during the latest People developing people interview.
People leader interviews
The async vs. live training debate
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Electives team
Sep 28, 2023

The async vs. live training debate

Learn the difference between async + live training – and which is tool is better suited to help people learn a particular skill.
Learning best practices
Addressing work/life balance + mental health issues for women
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Electives team
Sep 25, 2023

Addressing work/life balance + mental health issues for women

Learn how addressing work/life balance and mental health challenges affecting prime-age women with targeted actions can lead to a more profitable and harmonious workplace, while positively impacting your bottom line.
Culture + collaboration
Measuring DEI progress: A guide for people leaders
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Electives team
Sep 22, 2023

Measuring DEI progress: A guide for people leaders

Discover current DEI measuring trends, reasons companies aren't using DEI tools and actionable steps to bridge the gap between understanding and implementation.
Culture + collaboration
Adapting to Gen Z in the remote workplace
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Electives team
Sep 14, 2023

Adapting to Gen Z in the remote workplace

Learn actionable strategies to attract, retain and engage Gen Z employees.
Culture + collaboration
A comprehensive guide to effective coaching
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Electives team
Sep 5, 2023

A comprehensive guide to effective coaching

By fostering a culture of growth and development, you can empower not only yourself but your entire organization. Explore the tools that make coaching integral to leadership.
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in The Type A+ podcast
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Electives team
Aug 30, 2023

Electives instructor featured in The Type A+ podcast

Kerry Anne Hoffman, an organization and project management expert, was interviewed for the “How to Optimize Everything” episode.
In the news + press releases
Cultural differences in the workplace
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Electives team
Aug 30, 2023

Cultural differences in the workplace

Create an environment where employees feel empowered and can thrive personally and professionally by educating your employees about cultural differences.
Culture + collaboration
Goal setting: A comprehensive guide
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Electives team
Aug 28, 2023

Goal setting: A comprehensive guide

Insights, strategies and tools to help you foster a culture of goal-setting within your organization.
Learning best practices
Boosting productivity through a culture of trust
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Electives team
Aug 21, 2023

Boosting productivity through a culture of trust

Boost workplace productivity and morale with actionable steps for HR + people leaders from a recent study on trust's impact on productivity.
Culture + collaboration

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