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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Aug 15, 2025

AI 2.0 is here. Is your learning strategy ready?

The next phase of AI is about capability, not adoption. Here’s how HR can equip teams to actually use AI tools in smarter, more strategic ways.
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Electives team
 
Jul 30, 2025

The 4 overlooked skills holding back your managers (and how to fix them)

These four capabilities directly shape culture, retention and team performance. Here’s how to build them.
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Electives team
 
Aug 6, 2025

Performance reviews with a purpose: How to make them forward-looking

Most reviews focus on what already happened. Here’s how to use them to build future capability instead.
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Electives team
 
Jul 3, 2025

7 ways to build professional development programs employees want

Professional development should drive growth for employees and the business. Explore practical strategies to design programs that engage, motivate and deliver results.
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Electives team
 
Sep 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in October

We’ve curated a list of workplace holidays to celebrate in October. Plus download our annual holiday calendar.

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Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing
There are five employees in a conference room having a meeting at table.
Electives team
May 16, 2024

Rethinking hustle culture: The path to high performance and wellbeing

Hustle culture is proving unsustainable and detrimental to both individuals and organizations.
Culture + collaboration
Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI
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Electives team
May 15, 2024

Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI

Tricia Hollyer, Chief People Officer at MineSense Technologies, recently sat down for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage
A group of employees in an office sitting around a table at a laptop, laughing and smiling.
Electives team
May 14, 2024

Learning catalyst: Embracing continuous growth as a competitive advantage

Businesses can cultivate a proactive and resilient workforce by embracing every experience as a learning catalyst.
Learning best practices
Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning
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Electives team
May 13, 2024

Why the best skills academy emphasizes live, personalized learning

Live, personalized learning experiences are the best way to meet the career and personal development needs of today’s employees.
Learning best practices
What is a corporate trainer?
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Electives team
May 10, 2024

What is a corporate trainer?

Not every individual claiming to be one is capable of providing effective and enjoyable training.
Learning best practices
The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most
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Monica Noll
May 9, 2024

The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most

These are the competencies that will help a manager lead their team to accomplish their shared goal.
Leadership + management
Why adaptability is critical to success at work
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Electives team
May 8, 2024

Why adaptability is critical to success at work

Companies that embrace adaptability tend to flourish, while those that resist change often struggle to survive. Learn why.
Culture + collaboration
How to improve employee motivation
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Electives team
May 8, 2024

How to improve employee motivation

Motivated employees are more innovative and proactive, contribute positively to team dynamics and drive better customer experiences and outcomes.
Culture + collaboration
Effective communication + teamwork in fast-paced environments
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

Effective communication + teamwork in fast-paced environments

This guide provides a framework to boost communication and collaboration, key components for success in fast-paced environments.
Individual contributors
What are power skills for today’s workplace?
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

What are power skills for today’s workplace?

Power skills (aka soft skills) are absolutely critical for success in today's workplace.
Learning best practices
How can professional development help my employees?
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

How can professional development help my employees?

Professional development can significantly help your employee’s productivity and satisfaction.
Learning best practices
What are soft skills?
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Electives team
May 6, 2024

What are soft skills?

Soft skills are the interpersonal attributes you need to succeed in the workplace.
Learning best practices

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