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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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May 5, 2025

Elevating PUMA’s managers for agile leadership

How PUMA’s managers got real-world leadership training with live sessions that helped them build trust, boost performance and lead with confidence.
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Electives team
 
Feb 13, 2025

What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do

Good leadership is about showing up for your team — especially during change, growth or challenges.
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Electives team
 
May 16, 2025

Why custom AI simulations are transforming learning (and what most companies are missing)

Custom AI simulations help employees build real-world skills through practice, feedback and emotional realism so they’re ready when it really counts.
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Electives team
 
Apr 16, 2025

Thriving in the skills economy

In the skills economy, value is defined by what people can do—not what’s on their resume. Here’s how organizations and employees can adapt and grow.
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Electives team
 
May 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in June

We compiled a comprehensive list of June holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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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
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

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