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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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Electives team
 
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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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

Get 10 practical ways to boost virtual training attendance, increase sign-ups and make employees excited to show up.
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
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
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

Electives AI Simulations help managers safely practice feedback, conflict and leadership conversations before real moments happen.
In the news + press releases

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