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Talent Mobility: What It Is and How It Impacts Your Company

You need an energetic, flexible workforce as the business world rapidly evolves. Effective talent management is critical. Learn more about what talent mobility is and why it’s essential.

September 15, 2023

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L&D: What Is Learning and Development?

Learning and development, or L&D, helps companies retain and attract skilled talent, improve company culture, and engage employees. Learn more about the benefits of L&D initiatives and how you can design your L&D program.

September 15, 2023

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12 High-Paying Jobs in New York City

Explore high-paying jobs in New York City and the average salary for each position.

August 30, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Woman in group of colleagues celebrating promotion

Talent Mobility: What It Is and How It Impacts Your Company

You need an energetic, flexible workforce as the business world rapidly evolves. Effective talent management is critical. Learn more about what talent mobility is and why it’s essential.

September 15, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Office staff having a discussion during a meeting

L&D: What Is Learning and Development?

Learning and development, or L&D, helps companies retain and attract skilled talent, improve company culture, and engage employees. Learn more about the benefits of L&D initiatives and how you can design your L&D program.

September 15, 2023

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Top courses for career development

Status: Free Trial

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, Goal Setting, LinkedIn

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
393 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania

Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Communication

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
16K reviews

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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Conflict Resolution Skills: What They Are and How to Use Them

Read this article to learn about conflict resolution skills and strategies and how to use them.

August 25, 2023

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Chat GPT Resume: How to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Resume

Learn about the different ways to prompt ChatGPT when writing your resume from scratch—or strengthening it.

August 17, 2023

Article

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What Is Excel? Formulas, Functions, and More

Microsoft Excel is a software that you can use to organize data for your work and everyday life. Learn about formulas, functions, and more that you can apply when using Excel.

August 16, 2023

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Cognitive Skills: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They’re Used

Learn how you can improve your cognitive skills. Discover what it means to be a cognitive thinker and how cognitive skills may be useful for you.

July 24, 2023

Article

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Why Do Managers Need Coaching Skills?

Coaching skills equip managers with the tools to facilitate employee development, improve performance, enhance engagement, communicate effectively, and foster leadership growth.

June 30, 2023

Article

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Company Culture: Why It Matters

Company culture influences job responsibilities, employee relationships, company productivity, and more. Learn how to find the right company culture for you.

June 7, 2023

Article

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9 High-Paying Computer Science Jobs

Explore nine of the highest-paying computer science jobs in the US, including their earning potential, job outlook, responsibilities, and requirements to get started.

May 24, 2023

Article

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What Is Imposter Syndrome (and How to Overcome It)?

Imposter syndrome may leave you feeling like you’re faking it or undeserving of your success. Discover some of the reasons behind imposter syndrome, along with its effects and possible imposter syndrome solutions.

May 22, 2023

Article

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12 High-Paying Remote Jobs to Explore

Looking for a high-paying career where you can enjoy the flexibility of working remotely? Consider these 12 work-from-home jobs.

May 16, 2023

Article

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12 High-Paying Jobs in New York City

Explore high-paying jobs in New York City and the average salary for each position.

August 30, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Two professionals sitting in a glass-walled conference room solving a conflict.

Conflict Resolution Skills: What They Are and How to Use Them

Read this article to learn about conflict resolution skills and strategies and how to use them.

August 25, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person with glasses and a tattooed arm looks at their laptop.

Chat GPT Resume: How to Use ChatGPT to Write Your Resume

Learn about the different ways to prompt ChatGPT when writing your resume from scratch—or strengthening it.

August 17, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A woman works on a laptop computer.

What Is Excel? Formulas, Functions, and More

Microsoft Excel is a software that you can use to organize data for your work and everyday life. Learn about formulas, functions, and more that you can apply when using Excel.

August 16, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A woman wearing a gray hoodie reads a book in front of her laptop at her desk in front of sunlit windows.

Cognitive Skills: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How They’re Used

Learn how you can improve your cognitive skills. Discover what it means to be a cognitive thinker and how cognitive skills may be useful for you.

July 24, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A manager coaches their employee while sitting at a conference table with a laptop.

Why Do Managers Need Coaching Skills?

Coaching skills equip managers with the tools to facilitate employee development, improve performance, enhance engagement, communicate effectively, and foster leadership growth.

June 30, 2023

Article

[Featured image] Two co-workers stand in an open-concept office space having a conversation. One of them holds a laptop computer. More of their colleagues sit behind them at a conference table.

Company Culture: Why It Matters

Company culture influences job responsibilities, employee relationships, company productivity, and more. Learn how to find the right company culture for you.

June 7, 2023

Article

[Featured Image]: A software developer, one of the highest paying computer science jobs looks at a computer monitor while working.

9 High-Paying Computer Science Jobs

Explore nine of the highest-paying computer science jobs in the US, including their earning potential, job outlook, responsibilities, and requirements to get started.

May 24, 2023

Article

[Featured Image] A confident worker leaves their job after overcoming imposter syndrome during a successful day at work.

What Is Imposter Syndrome (and How to Overcome It)?

Imposter syndrome may leave you feeling like you’re faking it or undeserving of your success. Discover some of the reasons behind imposter syndrome, along with its effects and possible imposter syndrome solutions.

May 22, 2023

Article

[Featured image] A person in a floral shirt with braided hair works remotely from home on a laptop computer.

12 High-Paying Remote Jobs to Explore

Looking for a high-paying career where you can enjoy the flexibility of working remotely? Consider these 12 work-from-home jobs.

May 16, 2023

Article

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