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What Is Talent Transformation and Why Do You Need It in 2024?

Talent transformation means upskilling your employees and fostering a culture of learning in your workplace. It's an excellent way to retain talent and stay competitive in the modern world of work. Keep reading to learn more about talent transformation.

October 25, 2023

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Skills Gap Analysis: A Guide to Training Your Teams

Learn what a skills gap analysis is, why it is important, and how to perform one of your own.

October 25, 2023

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7 Power Skills That Are in Demand in 2025 and How You Can Help Your Employees Develop Them

As the world of work changes, so do your needs. Many organizations now realize that power skills are just as important as technical skills in the workplace. Learn what power skills are in demand and how you can help your employees hone them.

October 23, 2023

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What Is Talent Transformation and Why Do You Need It in 2024?

Talent transformation means upskilling your employees and fostering a culture of learning in your workplace. It's an excellent way to retain talent and stay competitive in the modern world of work. Keep reading to learn more about talent transformation.

October 25, 2023

Article

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Skills Gap Analysis: A Guide to Training Your Teams

Learn what a skills gap analysis is, why it is important, and how to perform one of your own.

October 25, 2023

Article

Top courses for career development

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Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Services

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4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
403 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Macquarie University

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
245 reviews

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
14 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Collaboration in the Workplace: Benefits and Strategies

Learn how collaboration benefits the workplace, key indicators of effective collaboration, and strategies to improve workplace collaboration.

October 20, 2023

Article

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How To Write ChatGPT Prompts: Your 2025 Guide

Discover foundational and advanced prompting strategies to unlock ChatGPT’s power.

October 20, 2023

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How Long Should You Stay at a Job?

Your career journey is uniquely yours. Learn more about how to identify the right moment to make your next career move.

October 11, 2023

Article

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10 Essential Managerial Skills and How to Develop Them

Discover the skills you need to be effective in a manager position and get tips for developing your managerial skills.

October 11, 2023

Article

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How to Resign From a Job in 9 Steps

Take a look at the most effective steps to resign from a job while remaining professional, grateful, and open to future opportunities.

October 10, 2023

Article

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Tech Skills for Business Success: Your 2025 Guide

Learn about valuable tech skills to implement in the workplace that can help your business succeed.

October 10, 2023

Article

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What Is Reskilling?

When it comes to addressing skill gaps, businesses have a wealth of solutions to take action on. Learn more about how reskilling can address skill gap issues and set your business up for success.

October 9, 2023

Article

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What Is Workplace Learning? Your 2024 Guide

Workplace learning is critical in helping your employees develop in their roles. Learn more about workplace learning, its benefits, and how to design optimal workplace learning structures for your business.

October 6, 2023

Article

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9 Ways to Boost Employee Skills at Your Company

Learn about the importance of upskilling and discover ways to boost employee skills at your company.

October 3, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Two women in a meeting discussing a marketing plan

7 Power Skills That Are in Demand in 2025 and How You Can Help Your Employees Develop Them

As the world of work changes, so do your needs. Many organizations now realize that power skills are just as important as technical skills in the workplace. Learn what power skills are in demand and how you can help your employees hone them.

October 23, 2023

Article

[Featued image] Coworkers collaborating on a proposal before a presentation

Collaboration in the Workplace: Benefits and Strategies

Learn how collaboration benefits the workplace, key indicators of effective collaboration, and strategies to improve workplace collaboration.

October 20, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A person in a white t-shirt sits on the floor at their coffee table and types prompts into ChatGPT for a project.

How To Write ChatGPT Prompts: Your 2025 Guide

Discover foundational and advanced prompting strategies to unlock ChatGPT’s power.

October 20, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A woman in an orange shirt works on her laptop at a white table.

How Long Should You Stay at a Job?

Your career journey is uniquely yours. Learn more about how to identify the right moment to make your next career move.

October 11, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Manager reviewing data during a meeting

10 Essential Managerial Skills and How to Develop Them

Discover the skills you need to be effective in a manager position and get tips for developing your managerial skills.

October 11, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person talks via video call with their supervisor to resign from a job.

How to Resign From a Job in 9 Steps

Take a look at the most effective steps to resign from a job while remaining professional, grateful, and open to future opportunities.

October 10, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Woman standing in server room with tablet

Tech Skills for Business Success: Your 2025 Guide

Learn about valuable tech skills to implement in the workplace that can help your business succeed.

October 10, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Three coworkers working on learning new skills at a computer in a server room

What Is Reskilling?

When it comes to addressing skill gaps, businesses have a wealth of solutions to take action on. Learn more about how reskilling can address skill gap issues and set your business up for success.

October 9, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Man and woman discussing an online class by a computer

What Is Workplace Learning? Your 2024 Guide

Workplace learning is critical in helping your employees develop in their roles. Learn more about workplace learning, its benefits, and how to design optimal workplace learning structures for your business.

October 6, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Woman getting assistance while working on a tutorial lesson on a laptop

9 Ways to Boost Employee Skills at Your Company

Learn about the importance of upskilling and discover ways to boost employee skills at your company.

October 3, 2023

Article

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