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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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A manager is sitting at his computer, leading two of his team members through practical AI application. The two team members are standing behind him looking over his shoulder.
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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Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 ways to support employees
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Electives team
Apr 14, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 ways to support employees

Mental Health Awareness Month, celebrated throughout May, was established to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues, help reduce the stigma around mental health and recognize the importance of mental wellness.
Culture + collaboration
Remote work exposed the capability gap you ignored
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Electives team
Apr 9, 2026

Remote work exposed the capability gap you ignored

Remote work didn't break collaboration. It exposed that individual contributors lack professional capabilities for distributed, asynchronous environments.
Hybrid + remote work
Making every week a ‘Learning at Work Week’
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Electives team
Apr 8, 2026

Making every week a ‘Learning at Work Week’

Learning at Work Week highlights the importance of continuous learning and development in the workplace.
Learning best practices
People developing people: Treat talent as a system with Ruthmarie Swisher
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.
People leader interviews
Workplace holidays to celebrate in May
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Electives team
Apr 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in May

We’ve curated a list of holidays for May to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
Future-ready workforce or current execution crisis?
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Electives team
Mar 26, 2026

Future-ready workforce or current execution crisis?

Stop planning for future skills while execution breaks down today. The capability gaps preventing teams from executing during current change are what matter now.
Leadership + management
The manager capability gap that's burning out your teams
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2026

The manager capability gap that's burning out your teams

Team burnout stems from managers trying to lead through AI transformation and constant change with training from a different era.
Culture + collaboration
How the leadership trust gap kills productivity
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2026

How the leadership trust gap kills productivity

Trust in leadership has dropped sharply. Learn how the leadership trust gap directly impacts productivity and what organizations can do to rebuild it.
Culture + collaboration
How to use ERGs to build capability when change is constant
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2026

How to use ERGs to build capability when change is constant

Learn how ERGs can become your learning infrastructure when transformation creates capability gaps across your organization.
Culture + collaboration
Async vs. live training: What works for managers in 2026
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Electives team
Mar 17, 2026

Async vs. live training: What works for managers in 2026

Async training works for technical skills, but managers navigating AI-driven change need live learning. Learn why judgment development requires real-time practice with real people.
Learning best practices
The four transitions for 2026: What every L&D and People leader should know
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Electives team
Mar 12, 2026

The four transitions for 2026: What every L&D and People leader should know

Four macro transitions are reshaping work in 2026. Learn how agentic AI, social recession, radical adaptability and trust reset are creating capability gaps in your organization.
Learning best practices
7 ways to help employees achieve their goals
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Electives team
Mar 10, 2026

7 ways to help employees achieve their goals

Helping your employees develop the right habits to achieve their goals is essential for success – at the corporate and the individual level.
Leadership + management

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