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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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Electives team
 
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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Can communication skills be learned?
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

Can communication skills be learned?

Communication skills can be learned and refined with practice and the right strategies.
Communication skills
What is the purpose of DEI training?
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Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

What is the purpose of DEI training?

DEI training is a strategic enabler of organizational success. Discover the 7 business-building benefits of DEI training.
Culture + collaboration
Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level
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Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level

The need for training varies between new and tenured managers, each requiring a unique approach to develop their abilities further.
Leadership + management
Employee engagement as a KPI
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2024

Employee engagement as a KPI

Engaged employees are more productive and innovative, provide better customer service and are less likely to leave the organization.
Culture + collaboration
Understanding the impact of a bad company culture
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Electives team
Mar 1, 2024

Understanding the impact of a bad company culture

A bad company culture can quietly undermine the very foundations of your organization.
Culture + collaboration
How to give feedback: Transforming your workplace through effective communication
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Electives team
Feb 29, 2024

How to give feedback: Transforming your workplace through effective communication

A feedback culture facilitates personal and professional growth and nurtures an environment where trust and openness flourish.
Communication skills
Understanding employee engagement + performance
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Electives team
Feb 29, 2024

Understanding employee engagement + performance

Understanding the relationship between engagement and performance can guide People leaders in developing effective strategies to boost both.
Culture + collaboration
What are examples of a career development program?
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2024

What are examples of a career development program?

Here are 11 components that you may want to incorporate into your career development program.
Individual contributors
Fostering belonging in the workplace through effective training strategies
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2024

Fostering belonging in the workplace through effective training strategies

Belonging training has become crucial in today's diverse and dynamic work environments because it goes beyond traditional diversity and inclusion initiatives by creating a sense of belonging for every employee.
Culture + collaboration
Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2024

Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture

A recent McKinsey report sheds light on the critical shift from addressing burnout to promoting holistic health within organizations.
Culture + collaboration
5 reasons why career development is important
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2024

5 reasons why career development is important

Career development is pivotal in the modern workplace, serving as a cornerstone for organizational growth and employee satisfaction.
Culture + collaboration
Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework

Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) is a powerful framework many high-performance companies use to understand customer needs and drive business growth.
Leadership + management

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