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Do what works.

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.

All resources

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
Why AI role plays work (and what makes them worth doing)
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Electives team
Mar 14, 2025

Why AI role plays work (and what makes them worth doing)

AI role plays take the awkward out of practicing tough conversations—and they actually help people learn.
Communication skills
Learning that works: How to create enjoyable, easy, and effective training programs
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2025

Learning that works: How to create enjoyable, easy, and effective training programs

Achieving learning that works means making it enjoyable for employees, easy for lean People teams to manage, and effective for the business. Here’s how to do all three.
Learning best practices
Celebrating International Fun at Work Day
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2025

Celebrating International Fun at Work Day

Celebrated each year on April 1st, International Fun at Work Day encourages employers and employees to inject joy and laughter into the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
Electives launches AI simulations to give employees a safe space to practice critical skills
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Electives team
Mar 11, 2025

Electives launches AI simulations to give employees a safe space to practice critical skills

AI Simulations give employees a safe way to practice real-world skills like feedback and conflict—so they’re ready when it counts.
In the news + press releases
Know your audience: Why assessing AI-readiness is crucial before company-wide AI training
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Electives team
Mar 10, 2025

Know your audience: Why assessing AI-readiness is crucial before company-wide AI training

Before launching AI training across your organization, it's critical to understand employees' expertise, confidence levels, and specific needs.
Innovation + productivity
How AI simulations refine leadership communication
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2025

How AI simulations refine leadership communication

AI-powered simulations give leaders a structured way to refine their communication skills in a realistic, low-pressure environment.
Leadership + management
How AI helps managers run more effective 1:1 meetings
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2025

How AI helps managers run more effective 1:1 meetings

Preparation makes the difference. Knowing what to ask, how to listen and how to guide the conversation helps managers get the most out of their one-on-ones.
Leadership + management
The science behind AI-driven feedback training: Why it works
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Electives team
Mar 3, 2025

The science behind AI-driven feedback training: Why it works

Managers need a way to refine their feedback approaches in a low-risk setting.
Leadership + management
Teaching managers to communicate change (even when they disagree)
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2025

Teaching managers to communicate change (even when they disagree)

The words, tone and body language of managers shape how employees perceive and react to new initiatives.
Leadership + management
Ideas to build a culture of critical thinking
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Electives team
Feb 25, 2025

Ideas to build a culture of critical thinking

Training, workshop and activity recommendations to help employees move beyond routine thinking and develop analytical mindsets.
Individual contributors
Why your managers need to practice difficult conversations
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Electives team
Feb 24, 2025

Why your managers need to practice difficult conversations

Managers who prepare in advance approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and a focus on solutions.
Communication skills

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