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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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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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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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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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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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Unlock profitable growth with sales training
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Electives team
Feb 20, 2024

Unlock profitable growth with sales training

Effective sales training must meet the needs of your team, which means you need to understand those needs before you get started.
Leadership + management
Unveiling the untapped leadership potential of individual contributors
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Electives team
Feb 19, 2024

Unveiling the untapped leadership potential of individual contributors

In the evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the role of an individual contributor often takes center stage. But who exactly is an individual contributor, and how do they fit into the broader picture of organizational success and leadership?
Individual contributors
How to build a thriving company culture
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Electives team
Feb 19, 2024

How to build a thriving company culture

Creating a thriving company culture requires more than a surface-level understanding of workplace wellbeing or employee benefits.
Culture + collaboration
Companies with good values — leading by example
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Electives team
Feb 16, 2024

Companies with good values — leading by example

Learn why companies with strong core values stand out in today's business landscape, attracting top talent and loyal customers.
Culture + collaboration
What is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?
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Electives team
Feb 15, 2024

What is the most likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?

When ambition overshadows realism, the fallout can impact an organization's morale, productivity and bottom line. Learn the pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Leadership + management
Key insights to boost employee engagement in 2024
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Electives team
Feb 14, 2024

Key insights to boost employee engagement in 2024

Discover critical strategies from the 2024 Gallup survey on U.S. employee engagement for leaders to boost hybrid engagement.
Culture + collaboration
Shaping tomorrow's workforce: Key trends and insights from the Future of Jobs report
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Electives team
Feb 13, 2024

Shaping tomorrow's workforce: Key trends and insights from the Future of Jobs report

The WEF Future of Jobs Report 2023 offers insights into the global job market, and we're here to break it down, focusing on key trends and actionable strategies.
Culture + collaboration
Why is communication skills training important?
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Electives team
Feb 12, 2024

Why is communication skills training important?

Learn why building your team's communication skills is a necessity in any organization.
Communication skills
Navigating the skills development landscape in the modern workforce
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Electives team
Feb 12, 2024

Navigating the skills development landscape in the modern workforce

Learn why 74% of Millennials and Gen Z consider changing jobs – and discover actionable HR strategies for skills development and employee retention in this comprehensive guide.
Learning best practices
Is personal development important in modern workplaces?
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Electives team
Feb 9, 2024

Is personal development important in modern workplaces?

Understanding the many ways personal development can be woven into the fabric of your team's daily experience is crucial for People leaders, executives and managers.
Individual contributors
How can you support an employee's ability to bounce back?
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Electives team
Feb 8, 2024

How can you support an employee's ability to bounce back?

Supporting an employee's ability to bounce back from setbacks is crucial for maintaining a resilient and productive team.
Leadership + management
Giving + receiving feedback: A guide for People leaders
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Electives team
Feb 7, 2024

Giving + receiving feedback: A guide for People leaders

In the dynamic world of organizational leadership, giving and receiving feedback effectively is crucial. Mastering this skill can significantly influence the growth and development of individuals and teams.
Leadership + management

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