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Electives team
 
Jan 21, 2026

Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses

Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
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Nov 6, 2025

People developing people: Bullhorn’s playbook for learning culture in the age of AI

Kristina Bell, Senior Director of Talent Management at Bullhorn, shares how she’s building a sustainable learning culture, leading with trust and helping people grow in the age of AI.
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Electives team
 
Dec 16, 2025

When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)

Keep high performers engaged without promoting them into management. Practical strategies for creating growth paths, stretch assignments and new challenges that drive retention.
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Electives team
 
Nov 11, 2025

From talent hoarding to talent velocity: Building cultures where people don’t get “stuck”

L&D budgets are shrinking, but impact doesn’t have to. Learn how lean teams can deliver skill-building that sticks, without complex rollouts or costly programs.
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Electives team
 
Jan 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in February

Discover our listing of February workplace holidays to celebrate and download our holiday calendar.

All resources

10 smart ways to get your full 2025 budget approved by the C-Suite
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Electives team
Jul 17, 2024

10 smart ways to get your full 2025 budget approved by the C-Suite

You can't afford to have essential programs cut. With the right strategies, you can make a compelling case that ensures your 2025 budget gets the green light.
Learning best practices
How to create an employee engagement survey that works
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Electives team
Jul 16, 2024

How to create an employee engagement survey that works

An employee engagement survey should gather valuable insights into various aspects of the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
10 Olympics-inspired activities to connect your teams
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Electives team
Jul 15, 2024

10 Olympics-inspired activities to connect your teams

Ideas to foster collaboration, trust, engagement, productivity and inclusivity.
Culture + collaboration
Effective company-wide communication: Guidelines for email, Slack, Zoom + more
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Electives team
Jul 12, 2024

Effective company-wide communication: Guidelines for email, Slack, Zoom + more

Knowing when to use each tool is essential to keeping your team productive and in sync.
Communication skills
10 steps to create a culture of continuous improvement
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Electives team
Jul 11, 2024

10 steps to create a culture of continuous improvement

Continuous improvement is vital for organizational success because it drives innovation, enhances productivity and ensures competitiveness.
Culture + collaboration
Flexibility with accountability: Creating a win-win workplace
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Electives team
Jul 10, 2024

Flexibility with accountability: Creating a win-win workplace

Flexible work options result in better engagement, a more inclusive culture and higher retention rates.
Hybrid + remote work
How to help managers get better at team management
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Electives team
Jul 9, 2024

How to help managers get better at team management

Strong managers create a positive work environment that drives success.
Leadership + management
The link between business culture + business performance
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2024

The link between business culture + business performance

Building a great business culture is crucial for success. Let’s look at why.
Culture + collaboration
Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals
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Electives team
Jul 5, 2024

Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals

Learn how to identify business goals and understand the learning that is needed to support those goals.
Learning best practices
Enhancing strategic thinking for managers: Key training topics
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Electives team
Jul 4, 2024

Enhancing strategic thinking for managers: Key training topics

Dive into essential training topics, actionable steps and real-world applicability to enrich your managerial training programs.
Leadership + management
What is coaching?
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Electives team
Jul 3, 2024

What is coaching?

Beyond overseeing tasks and projects, modern managers are expected to be coaches.
Leadership + management
9 ways managers can motivate employees
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Electives team
Jul 2, 2024

9 ways managers can motivate employees

Motivated employees are more engaged and committed, improving individual performance and organizational success.
Leadership + management

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