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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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Electives instructor featured in 15Five Blog
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Electives team
Jan 16, 2024

Electives instructor featured in 15Five Blog

Electives instructor Cara Pelletier wrote a blog post for 15Five, discussing the link between employee feedback and gender equity.
In the news + press releases
Electives investor Jerod Mayo named New England Patriots’ head coach
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Electives team
Jan 13, 2024

Electives investor Jerod Mayo named New England Patriots’ head coach

Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo has been named head coach of the New England Patriots NFL team.
In the news + press releases
What is manager training + why do your managers need it?
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Electives team
Jan 12, 2024

What is manager training + why do your managers need it?

Explore the significance of manager training for organizational success and fostering a cohesive workplace culture. Learn how structured programs enhance leadership, communication, conflict resolution and adaptability.
Leadership + management
Why is leadership training important?
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Electives team
Jan 10, 2024

Why is leadership training important?

​​Learn how leadership training enhances employee engagement, boosts retention, improves productivity and fosters a positive company culture.
Leadership + management
Putting people development into the DNA of a company
Electives team
Jan 9, 2024

Putting people development into the DNA of a company

Dr. Vijay Pendakur shares insights in our People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Empowering a future-ready workforce
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Electives team
Jan 3, 2024

Empowering a future-ready workforce

Discover critical strategies to prioritize training, bridge skill gaps and build a resilient, future-ready team of leaders.
Leadership + management
Workplace holiday calendar and celebration listings
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Electives team
Jan 1, 2024

Workplace holiday calendar and celebration listings

Celebrate diversity and foster awareness with our comprehensive workplace holiday resources for HR + people leaders. Plus download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
The power of live learning for employee growth
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Electives team
Dec 26, 2023

The power of live learning for employee growth

Empower your team with these impactful live learning strategies to overcome challenges, foster engagement and elevate workplace skills.
Learning best practices
The essential qualities your managers need for success
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Electives team
Dec 22, 2023

The essential qualities your managers need for success

Explore the key qualities of good managers, from asking for help to emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork
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Electives team
Dec 20, 2023

Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork

Discover the 5 action steps you can take to create or enhance real-time feedback in your organization.
Innovation + productivity
Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog
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Electives team
Dec 19, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog

Darlene Marshall is an expert at the intersection of lifestyle, wellness and wellbeing.
In the news + press releases
How to create L&D alignment across an organization
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Electives team
Dec 18, 2023

How to create L&D alignment across an organization

Thoughts on learning synergy at the organization, team and individual levels
Learning best practices

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