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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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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
 
Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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How to build employee connection that drives engagement and performance
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Electives team
Jun 19, 2025

How to build employee connection that drives engagement and performance

Create a culture where relationships, collaboration and shared learning drive lasting connection and retention.
Culture + collaboration
Why strong professional development programs drive business growth
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Electives team
Jun 18, 2025

Why strong professional development programs drive business growth

Professional development programs can do more than support employee growth. Design programs that build critical skills, drive performance and strengthen retention.
How to build change-ready teams that drive business resilience
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Electives team
Jun 17, 2025

How to build change-ready teams that drive business resilience

Change is constant. Learn practical ways to build change-ready teams through leadership skills, team learning, mindset and everyday practice.
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
Workplace holidays to celebrate in July
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Electives team
Jun 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in July

We compiled a comprehensive list of July holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our annual holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
How to celebrate National Business Etiquette Week
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Electives team
May 23, 2025

How to celebrate National Business Etiquette Week

National Business Etiquette Week is a timely reminder of the importance of good manners and professional conduct in the workplace.
Individual contributors
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

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