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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
 
May 1, 2025

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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5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)
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Electives team
Feb 5, 2025

5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)

Giving feedback isn’t complicated, but it’s easy to get wrong. Here are 5 examples of bad feedback and how to do better.
Communication skills
Ideas to celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day
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Electives team
Feb 5, 2025

Ideas to celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day

Learn how and why National Employee Appreciation Day presents a unique opportunity for people leaders and HR professionals.
Culture + collaboration
10 hidden skills your employees have (and how to unlock them)
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Electives team
Feb 4, 2025

10 hidden skills your employees have (and how to unlock them)

Hidden skills can add surprising value to your organization — but only if you know how to uncover and nurture them.
Individual contributors
How leaders can help employees get comfortable with AI
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Electives team
Feb 3, 2025

How leaders can help employees get comfortable with AI

When people stop being scared of AI, they start seeing what it can do for them — and that’s where the real progress happens.
Leadership + management
Workplace holidays to celebrate in March
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Electives team
Feb 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in March

March is packed with meaningful workplace holidays, and we’ve compiled a list of them for you. You can also download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
Balancing urgency + importance: Using the Eisenhower Matrix
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2025

Balancing urgency + importance: Using the Eisenhower Matrix

The pull of immediate demands makes balancing urgency and importance difficult.
Leadership + management
6 ideas to celebrate Women's History Month at work
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Electives team
Jan 31, 2025

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
How to create an AI-proficient workforce
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Electives team
Jan 30, 2025

How to create an AI-proficient workforce

Building an AI-proficient workforce can feel overwhelming. The key? Create an environment that encourages experimentation and collaboration.
Innovation + productivity
8 ways to help your employees set their own boundaries
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Electives team
Jan 29, 2025

8 ways to help your employees set their own boundaries

Helping employees set boundaries promotes a healthy work/life balance and supports long-term success.
Culture + collaboration
Build an agile culture: The foundation of adaptability
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Electives team
Jan 28, 2025

Build an agile culture: The foundation of adaptability

Building an agile culture helps organizations respond effectively, adapt to challenges and position themselves for future success.
Culture + collaboration
Driving business growth through learning
Electives team
Jan 27, 2025

Driving business growth through learning

Jennifer Westropp talks about the importance of giving people space and opportunity.
People leader interviews
5 steps to create an AI-savvy workforce
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Electives team
Jan 27, 2025

5 steps to create an AI-savvy workforce

Here's how to take your team from curiosity to capability in using AI.
Innovation + productivity

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