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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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A man is conducting a performance review virtually on his laptop.
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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Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth
Two woman are sitting at a table in an office and there are two laptops in front of them on the table. They are engaged in a discussion.
Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth

Constructive feedback is a cornerstone of employee growth, engagement and company success. Share these 4 examples of constructive feedback.
Communication skills
Who are the best manager trainers?
There are four people in a meeting room in an office. Two are women and two are men. One man is standing in front of a table and in front of an easel. He is conducting a training. The other three people are seated at the table engaging with him.
Electives team
Mar 14, 2024

Who are the best manager trainers?

Exceptional manager trainers engage and motivate managers, transforming training sessions into interactive learning experiences with lasting impact.
Leadership + management
You can never replace human interaction
Electives team
Mar 13, 2024

You can never replace human interaction

Jordan Stallings, Managing Partner at Pear NYC, sat down for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Talent management vs. performance management: Understanding the key differences
There are a group of managers meeting around a table. They are sitting, talking, and laughing. There are two women and two men. There are two laptops on the table.
Electives team
Mar 12, 2024

Talent management vs. performance management: Understanding the key differences

While both talent management and performance are crucial for the growth and success of a company, they serve distinct purposes.
Leadership + management
What drives a high-performance culture?
There's a team having a meeting at a table. There are three men standing, talking and laughing with two women who are sitting down also talking.
Electives team
Mar 11, 2024

What drives a high-performance culture?

Creating a high-performance culture is necessary for companies aiming to stay competitive and innovative.
Culture + collaboration
How to improve meeting facilitation
A woman is at home on her computer in a virtual meeting. There are four other women on the screen who are also in the virtual meeting.
Electives team
Mar 11, 2024

How to improve meeting facilitation

Mastering meeting facilitation skills is crucial for managers aiming to drive productivity, foster collaboration and ensure meaningful engagement.
Learning best practices
What are good communication skills courses?
There is a team having a meeting. There are one people sitting on chairs in a circle and they are in front of two women who are standing. One of them is speaking to them.
Electives team
Mar 8, 2024

What are good communication skills courses?

These are the 6 types of communication skills courses your employees need.
Communication skills
How can you train your managers to be leaders?
Two women are sitting at a table in an office talking. One of them is facing us while the other is facing away from us. They're going over documents they have in their hands and are sitting in front of a laptop.
Electives team
Mar 8, 2024

How can you train your managers to be leaders?

The answer lies in a strategic approach to manager training and leadership development, emphasizing live learning and engaging instructors.
Leadership + management
What are goal setting skills?
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2024

What are goal setting skills?

Goal setting skills ensure that goals are set, realistic, achievable and aligned with broader career aspirations or organizational objectives.
Leadership + management
What helps create career growth?
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Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

What helps create career growth?

Career growth is a cornerstone of employee satisfaction and organizational success. Let's explore five strategies that can significantly impact career growth.
Individual contributors
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

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