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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Apr 23, 2026

12 mistakes companies make when asking managers to lead AI

Most companies expect managers to lead AI adoption without setting them up to do it successfully. Here are 12 common mistakes (and what to do instead).
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Insights from Ruthmarie Swisher, Director of Leadership & Team Effectiveness at Progress Software
Electives team
 
Apr 2, 2026

People developing people: Treat talent as a system with Ruthmarie Swisher

Ruthmarie Swisher shares why successful companies treat talent as a system, how Progress Software ran an internal AI hackathon and why modern learning means accelerators instead of educational events.
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Electives team
 
Apr 21, 2026

Professional development is organizational readiness (not a perk)

Professional development builds organizational readiness for AI, remote work and constant change. Treating it as a perk leaves your organization unprepared.
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Electives team
 
May 5, 2026

Belonging requires capability, not just acceptance

Workplace belonging requires capability to contribute, not just acceptance. Learn how to build belonging through competence development, not culture statements alone.
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Electives team
 
May 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in June

We compiled a comprehensive list of June holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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6 ideas to celebrate Women's History Month at work
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2026

6 ideas to celebrate Women's History Month at work

March is Women’s History Month (WHM), an opportunity to celebrate the contributions women have made to society. Here are 6 ideas to celebrate at work.
Culture + collaboration
People developing people: Leaders living loudly with Tripadvisor’s Bree Sykes
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Electives team
Jan 29, 2026

People developing people: Leaders living loudly with Tripadvisor’s Bree Sykes

Bree Sykes shares how L&D leaders can build trust, reduce isolation and drive business impact by treating development as connective tissue—not an island.
People leader interviews
The remote training formula that keeps distributed teams engaged
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Electives team
Jan 28, 2026

The remote training formula that keeps distributed teams engaged

Learn how to design engaging, effective virtual learning that drives the same results as in-person training.
Learning best practices
AI verification: The critical skill gap that threatens your AI investment
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Electives team
Jan 27, 2026

AI verification: The critical skill gap that threatens your AI investment

Most companies focus on AI adoption but skip verification. Learn why checking AI output before it ships is critical and how to build verification into your workflow.
Innovation + productivity
People developing people: Treat L&D like a “master craftsman”
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Electives team
Jan 23, 2026

People developing people: Treat L&D like a “master craftsman”

Michael Wallace shares how treating L&D like a master craftsman drives business impact by blending training methods, staying adaptable and making learning entertaining creates cultures where people grow.
People leader interviews
Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses
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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.
Learning best practices
What makes manager training different from leadership training
A woman is training a new manager at her desk. The new manager is sitting, while the woman stands beside her pointing at the monitor.
Electives team
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
Leadership + management
5 ideas to celebrate Gender Equality Month at work
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Electives team
Jan 15, 2026

5 ideas to celebrate Gender Equality Month at work

Gender Equality Month in March is an opportunity to celebrate women's social, political, cultural and academic achievements throughout the world.
Culture + collaboration
Turning training skeptics into learning champions
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Electives team
Jan 14, 2026

Turning training skeptics into learning champions

Some employees resist every training initiative. Learn how to turn skeptics into champions by addressing their real concerns, proving value quickly and building genuine buy-in.
Culture + collaboration
Training managers to be direct without being harsh
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Electives team
Jan 13, 2026

Training managers to be direct without being harsh

Train your managers to deliver clear, direct feedback that drives improvement without damaging relationships or crushing confidence.
Communication skills
How to help employees take ownership of their career growth
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Electives team
Jan 8, 2026

How to help employees take ownership of their career growth

Learn how to help employees take ownership of their growth with practical frameworks, reflection tools and self-directed development strategies.
Individual contributors
Your 2026 learning strategy in one afternoon
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Electives team
Jan 7, 2026

Your 2026 learning strategy in one afternoon

Build a practical learning strategy for 2026 without spending weeks in planning mode. A focused framework for creating a learning plan that actually drives business results.
Learning best practices

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