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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Apr 23, 2026

12 mistakes companies make when asking managers to lead AI

Most companies expect managers to lead AI adoption without setting them up to do it successfully. Here are 12 common mistakes (and what to do instead).
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Insights from Ruthmarie Swisher, Director of Leadership & Team Effectiveness at Progress Software
Electives team
 
Apr 2, 2026

People developing people: Treat talent as a system with Ruthmarie Swisher

Ruthmarie Swisher shares why successful companies treat talent as a system, how Progress Software ran an internal AI hackathon and why modern learning means accelerators instead of educational events.
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Electives team
 
Apr 21, 2026

Professional development is organizational readiness (not a perk)

Professional development builds organizational readiness for AI, remote work and constant change. Treating it as a perk leaves your organization unprepared.
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Electives team
 
May 5, 2026

Belonging requires capability, not just acceptance

Workplace belonging requires capability to contribute, not just acceptance. Learn how to build belonging through competence development, not culture statements alone.
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May 1, 2026

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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5 secrets to keeping employees motivated at work
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Electives team
Jun 12, 2025

5 secrets to keeping employees motivated at work

Here are 5 ways to help employees stay motivated and engaged at work.
Culture + collaboration
Why continuous learning is key to business agility
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Electives team
Jun 11, 2025

Why continuous learning is key to business agility

Continuous learning helps organizations stay ready for change. Explore practical ways to build a learning culture that drives agility and stronger business outcomes.
Learning best practices
Supporting employee wellbeing: A key driver of motivation and retention
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Electives team
Jun 10, 2025

Supporting employee wellbeing: A key driver of motivation and retention

What drives employee wellbeing at work? It’s not the perks. It’s everyday culture, leadership and learning that supports resilience and growth.
Culture + collaboration
AI skills that drive innovation, not just automation
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Electives team
Jun 5, 2025

AI skills that drive innovation, not just automation

With AI Appreciation Day coming up, it’s time to build AI skills into your programs—so employees use AI to drive innovation and business value, not just automate tasks.
Innovation + productivity
How leaders with strong emotional intelligence drive better business outcomes
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Electives team
Jun 4, 2025

How leaders with strong emotional intelligence drive better business outcomes

Design leadership programs that build emotional intelligence so leaders can strengthen team performance, trust and resilience.
Leadership + management
Make mid-year reviews a trigger for sharper goals and smarter learning
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Electives team
Jun 3, 2025

Make mid-year reviews a trigger for sharper goals and smarter learning

How to turn mid-year performance reviews into a trigger for sharper goals and learning so employees stay focused on what drives business results now.
Leadership + management
The power of experiential learning in modern L&D
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Electives team
May 22, 2025

The power of experiential learning in modern L&D

Learn why today’s organizations need more action-first training and how experiential learning builds real skills through practice, reflection and real-world application.
Learning best practices
Why custom AI simulations are transforming learning (and what most companies are missing)
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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.
Innovation + productivity
Best practices for celebrating Pride Month at work
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Electives team
May 15, 2025

Best practices for celebrating Pride Month at work

Celebrating Pride Month at work lets us create broader awareness of the LGBTQIA+ community and is an opportunity for workplaces to create a safe, welcoming environment for all employees and customers.
Culture + collaboration
The modern MBA: A practical roadmap for today's business leaders
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Electives team
May 9, 2025

The modern MBA: A practical roadmap for today's business leaders

A 24-class business curriculum for leaders who want to learn real skills—fast.
Leadership + management
Making the 70/20/10 model actually work: How to drive real behavior change with L&D
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Electives team
May 7, 2025

Making the 70/20/10 model actually work: How to drive real behavior change with L&D

The 70/20/10 model reflects how people really learn. Here’s how to use it to drive real behavior change.
Learning best practices
Elevating PUMA’s managers for agile leadership
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Electives team
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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