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Author: Krista Heumann

Training & Development Industry Researcher | Krista researches, analyzes, and writes about the impacts of employee learning on organizations and individuals. She looks at the industry shifts and trends that matter to L&D and HR professionals, and helps them understand how to create better training programs that grow their employees and their business.
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Employee Training and Development Resources for HR and L&D in 2025
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We've compiled our top employee training articles all in one place! Take a look and see...
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32 Resources to Help Your New Managers See Success Quickly
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Use these ebooks, infographics, webinars, and articles to create a smooth and exciting transition into a...
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4 Best Practices for Hiring Sales Representatives
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Here are four steps you can take to improve your recruiting practices, lower turnover, and make...
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Influencing Others Without Authority: Empower Your Employees to Make Things Happen
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Everyone can benefit from knowing how to influence others in a variety of situations, and having...
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Why Self-Directed Learning Is a Catalyst for Improving Employee Training Results
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Giving employees ongoing opportunities to direct their own learning and development is the best way to...
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EQ at Work: Self-Management in the Workplace
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When you're dedicated to helping your employees improve their self-management, expect to start seeing some positive...
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Proven Tactics for Developing Your Managers’ Leadership Skills
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Use these training tactics to help managers develop leadership skills, form better connections, and gain trust...
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EQ at Work: Developing Employees’ Self-Awareness
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Developing employees' self-awareness forms the foundation for improving how they manage their behaviors and interactions with...
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EQ at Work: Building Employees’ Empathy and Social Awareness
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You can be proactive in creating a more empathetic culture by helping your employees to develop...
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How Learning Retention Rates Make or Break Employee Training
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Are your employees retaining what they learn? Make the most out of your employee training investment...
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Preventing the High Cost of Discrimination in the Workplace
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In a society that is continually becoming more and more diverse, creating opportunities for face-to-face, open-minded...
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Make Better Hiring Decisions with a Focused Employee Selection Process
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In order to make strong hiring decisions, you need a solid selection process in place first....