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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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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
A diverse team of 3 people are looking at a laptop and discussing learning plans.
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
Learning that works (part 1 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be enjoyable for employees
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Electives team
Mar 17, 2025

Learning that works (part 1 of 3): For learning to work, it has to be enjoyable for employees

Make employee learning something people actually want to do—so they pay attention, remember it and use it on the job.
Learning best practices

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