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Jim Link, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shared valuable insights on the field of learning and development. He emphasized the importance of viewing L&D as a means to create value and drive business impact. Link stressed the need to understand the business deeply and align L&D initiatives with…

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Transforming Leadership through Purposeful Actions

Trent Savage, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Mountain America Credit Union, discusses the importance of learning and development in the post-pandemic era. He emphasizes the need to create a learning culture and a development mindset within organizations, engaging business leaders and demonstrating the compelling urgency for continuous learning. Trent highlights the evolving expectations and…

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Using Technology to Match Real Life Learning

In this episode of the L&D Transformation podcast, Jack Gottlieb interviews Lou Tedrick, the VP for Global Learning and Development at Verizon. Lou explains that her role involves supporting employees and external learners who contribute to Verizon’s customer experience. She emphasizes the importance of the intersection between employee development, organizational culture, and customer engagement. Lou…

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Building Employee Engagement on All Levels

In a recent podcast interview, Shradha Prakash, the talent management leader for Prudential’s US and international businesses, discussed the evolving landscape of learning and development. She highlighted the accessibility and fun aspects of learning, facilitated by technology platforms that extend beyond traditional corporate or classroom settings. Shradha emphasized the increasing focus on employee experience, well-being,…

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Driving Employee Development through Culture and Purpose

In a recent episode of the L&D Transformation Podcast, Jolene Skinner, Vice President of Engagement Inclusion at MongoDB, discussed the significance of learning and development in today’s organizational landscape. She highlighted the importance of culture and purpose and their impact on employee engagement and performance. Skinner emphasized that organizations are increasingly compelled to focus on…

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Prioritizing to Ensure Success in Learning and Development

Steven Childs, CHRO of Panasonic Automotive and an executive coach, delves into the dynamic world of learning and development. With the evolving priorities and transformations within organizations, Childs emphasizes the vast opportunities present in the L&D space. He emphasizes the need to consolidate various aspects, such as technology tools, leadership skills, and mindset, under the…

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Stop Guessing: How Reality Capture Improves Construction Productivity
January 20, 2026

Construction projects lose time and money when teams rely on assumptions. Someone says a section is “done,” another trade arrives, and then problems appear: wrong levels, missing openings, clashing services, or unfinished areas. That leads to rework, delays, and arguments. Reality capture helps because it replaces opinions with clear evidence. Reality capture means using tools…

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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January 20, 2026

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Kelly Brickl, a trainer with SPEAK UP, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the conversation, Brickl shares data, real-world warning signs, and explains how age-appropriate, research-based prevention curricula can empower…

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A One-Year College Alternative: How Pega6 Is Preparing to Train AI-First, Job-Ready Talent
January 19, 2026

The traditional four-year college model is facing growing pressure as rising tuition, shifting labor market demands, and new technological realities expose gaps between education and employment outcomes. Confidence in the traditional college pathway is eroding among parents, students, and employers as rising costs and persistent skills gaps collide with the reality that many new…

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Where Experience Meets the Extreme: John F5VHQ at the World’s Most Isolated Radio Outpost
January 16, 2026

For some operators, Bouvet Island is the final frontier. For John (F5VHQ), it is a challenge that stands apart even after decades of DXpedition experience. A veteran of more than twenty years in the field and Vice President of the Clipperton DX Club, John joins the multinational 3Y0K team with both experience and conviction….

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