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The High ROI of Learning

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Talent Mapping Framework Template

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The Learning & Development Podcast (Apple Podcasts)

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Browse the complete collection of 300+ free learning and development resources curated by Edstellar’s L&D experts. Filter by resource type, topic, or publication date to find exactly what you need, whether you’re building a training plan from scratch, upgrading your HR tech stack, or preparing for your next L&D strategy review.

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Free Digital HR Maturity Assessment Template
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Free Digital HR Maturity Assessment Template
Assess where HR really sits across Stage 0–3 with this scored template. Get your maturity stage, what it means, and a practical roadmap to move up.
December 2025
Free Peer Learning Launch Kit Template
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Free Peer Learning Launch Kit Template
A complete Peer Learning Launch Kit template with charter, roles, cadence planner, case pipeline, and metrics tracker to help teams launch structured peer learning quickly.
November 2025
Training Register Template
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Training Register Template
Track, manage, and analyze employee training with an easy, data-driven system for compliance, skill tracking, and proactive planning.
November 2025
Learning Portfolio Management (LPM) Toolkit Template
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Learning Portfolio Management (LPM) Toolkit Template
A practical Excel-based LPM Toolkit Template to help CLOs optimize learning portfolios, reduce waste, and link training spend to measurable business results.
November 2025
Learning Culture Ritual Library Template
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Learning Culture Ritual Library Template
A practical Learning Culture Ritual Library Template that helps CHROs and L&D leaders embed continuous, measurable learning rituals aligned with business impact.
November 2025
Employee Performance Review Template for HRs & Managers
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Employee Performance Review Template for HRs & Managers
A ready-to-use Employee Performance Review Template that simplifies evaluations, tracks goals, and drives employee growth through structured, two-way feedback.
November 2025
Employee Skill Assessment Template
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Employee Skill Assessment Template
A powerful, customizable Employee Skill Assessment Template for professionals to assess workforce capabilities with structured evaluations, skill ratings, and actionable insights.
October 2025
Training Evaluation Template
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Training Evaluation Template
Download this free Training Evaluation Template for HR, L&D, and managers to measure training effectiveness, track KPIs & ROI, assess feedback, and improve employee development.
October 2025
Talent Mapping Framework Template
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Talent Mapping Framework Template
A comprehensive, ready-to-use template for mapping employee performance and potential, enabling unbiased talent review, targeted development, and strategic workforce planning.
October 2025
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Access free, ready-to-use L&D templates designed to simplify HR workflows, such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA) forms, learning plans, competency frameworks, and other practical resources built for real-world L&D execution.

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Free Digital HR Maturity Assessment Template
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Free Digital HR Maturity Assessment Template
Assess where HR really sits across Stage 0–3 with this scored template. Get your maturity stage, what it means, and a practical roadmap to move up.
December 2025
Free Peer Learning Launch Kit Template
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Free Peer Learning Launch Kit Template
A complete Peer Learning Launch Kit template with charter, roles, cadence planner, case pipeline, and metrics tracker to help teams launch structured peer learning quickly.
November 2025
Training Register Template
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Training Register Template
Track, manage, and analyze employee training with an easy, data-driven system for compliance, skill tracking, and proactive planning.
November 2025
Learning Portfolio Management (LPM) Toolkit Template
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Learning Portfolio Management (LPM) Toolkit Template
A practical Excel-based LPM Toolkit Template to help CLOs optimize learning portfolios, reduce waste, and link training spend to measurable business results.
November 2025
Learning Culture Ritual Library Template
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Learning Culture Ritual Library Template
A practical Learning Culture Ritual Library Template that helps CHROs and L&D leaders embed continuous, measurable learning rituals aligned with business impact.
November 2025
Employee Performance Review Template for HRs & Managers
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Employee Performance Review Template for HRs & Managers
A ready-to-use Employee Performance Review Template that simplifies evaluations, tracks goals, and drives employee growth through structured, two-way feedback.
November 2025
Employee Skill Assessment Template
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Employee Skill Assessment Template
A powerful, customizable Employee Skill Assessment Template for professionals to assess workforce capabilities with structured evaluations, skill ratings, and actionable insights.
October 2025
Training Evaluation Template
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Training Evaluation Template
Download this free Training Evaluation Template for HR, L&D, and managers to measure training effectiveness, track KPIs & ROI, assess feedback, and improve employee development.
October 2025
Talent Mapping Framework Template
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Talent Mapping Framework Template
A comprehensive, ready-to-use template for mapping employee performance and potential, enabling unbiased talent review, targeted development, and strategic workforce planning.
October 2025
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Read HR & L&D Strategy Ebooks

Explore a high-value collection of free L&D ebooks covering corporate training strategy, digital transformation in HR, leadership development, compliance, and workforce planning, sourced from trusted publishers, research firms, and HR thought leaders.

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Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance 2026 eBook (NAVEX)
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Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance 2026 eBook (NAVEX)
Risk/compliance megatrends that intersect HR (policy, reporting, investigations, culture, training) for 2026 planning.
February 2026
Work Change Special Report: How Small Businesses Can Win in 2026 (LinkedIn Economic Graph)
Ebook
Work Change Special Report: How Small Businesses Can Win in 2026 (LinkedIn Economic Graph)
Special report on “work change” for small businesses, practical for HR leaders on adaptability, skills, and productivity moves going into 2026.
February 2026
The “What’s Trending 2026” Report
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The “What’s Trending 2026” Report
2026 trend scan touching workplace/culture and broader shifts useful for leadership offsites and people-strategy narrative building.
February 2026
Openness and Decentralized Decision-Making Are Common Globally (Global Workplace Culture report extract)
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Openness and Decentralized Decision-Making Are Common Globally (Global Workplace Culture report extract)
Workplace culture lens on openness/decentralized decisions, useful for culture design, leadership behaviors, and org effectiveness.
February 2026
Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating… (World Economic Forum)
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Global Value Chains Outlook 2026: Orchestrating… (World Economic Forum)
Operating-model and ecosystem shifts that have downstream talent implications (skills, location strategy, workforce planning) for 2026.
February 2026
2026 HR Calendar Template for Small Businesses
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2026 HR Calendar Template for Small Businesses
HR annual planning calendar template (key cycles like reviews, benefits, training rhythms), useful for HR ops planning.
February 2026
2025 HR Compliance Year in Review and Look Ahead (VensureHR)
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2025 HR Compliance Year in Review and Look Ahead (VensureHR)
Plain-English compliance “year in review + look ahead” guide (new obligations, reporting, payroll-related changes) to prep HR for 2026.
February 2026
What’s Top of Mind for Mobility Leaders in 2026 (Sirva Pulse Survey)
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What’s Top of Mind for Mobility Leaders in 2026 (Sirva Pulse Survey)
Global mobility priorities for 2026 (employee experience, program administration, policy evolution) useful for HR mobility and talent movement strategy.
February 2026
Hot Employment Law Topics for 2026 (Squire Patton Boggs)
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Hot Employment Law Topics for 2026 (Squire Patton Boggs)
Global employment law themes for 2026, good for HR leaders tracking policy risk, documentation expectations, and compliance focus areas.
February 2026
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Listen to HR & L&D Trend Podcasts

Stay ahead of L&D trends with curated podcasts for HR and training professionals, featuring topics like AI in learning, neuroscience of training, DEI in the workplace, and future skills strategy, ideal for busy HR leaders learning on the go.

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5 Emerging Leadership Trends in 2026 (That No One’s Talking…)
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5 Emerging Leadership Trends in 2026 (That No One’s Talking…)
Leadership development trends episode spotlighting 2026 shifts beyond the obvious “AI” headlines.
February 2026
The Learning & Development Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
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The Learning & Development Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
L&D practitioner show hosted by David James, presented by 360Learning.
February 2026
The Strategic Outlook for Learning Businesses 2026
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The Strategic Outlook for Learning Businesses 2026
Strategy planning episode for learning organizations heading into 2026 (priorities + positioning).
February 2026
Inclusion at Work (Spotify)
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Inclusion at Work (Spotify)
Workplace inclusion (DEI/belonging) show.
February 2026
Totally Rewarding (Spotify)
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Totally Rewarding (Spotify)
Compensation & benefits / total rewards show.
February 2026
Foundational Learning Measurement and Analytics (The Business of Learning — Ep 91)
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Foundational Learning Measurement and Analytics (The Business of Learning — Ep 91)
Practical measurement/analytics episode on setting learning measurement foundations.
February 2026
The Learning & Development Podcast — 360Learning (official page)
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The Learning & Development Podcast — 360Learning (official page)
Official show page (useful “canonical” link) for the same podcast as #21.
February 2026
The Business of Learning (Spotify show)
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The Business of Learning (Spotify show)
L&D operating model + effectiveness show (strategy, stakeholders, measurement).
February 2026
The Employee Onboarding Podcast (Spotify)
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The Employee Onboarding Podcast (Spotify)
Onboarding process + systems show for improving new-hire success.
February 2026
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Explore HR & L&D Blogs and Guides

Explore a curated library of 100+ blog articles and long-form guides from L&D platforms, HR research bodies, and industry experts, covering leadership development, workforce upskilling, learning design, HR tech, DEI training, and more.

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How to Create an Effective Learning Campaign
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How to Create an Effective Learning Campaign
A blog by Growth Engineering shares strategies for launching successful learning campaigns that drive engagement.
August 2024
What is Edgar's Dale's Cone of Experience?
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What is Edgar's Dale's Cone of Experience?
A blog by Growth Engineering explains Dale's model and its application to creating effective learning experiences.
August 2024
What is xAPI? Tracking Performance Beyond The LMS
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What is xAPI? Tracking Performance Beyond The LMS
A blog by Growth Engineering discusses how xAPI extends tracking capabilities beyond traditional LMS environments.
August 2024
The Fogg Behaviour Model: How to Trigger Behaviour Change
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The Fogg Behaviour Model: How to Trigger Behaviour Change
A blog by Growth Engineering explains how the Fogg Behavior Model can be used to drive behavior change in learning.
August 2024
Crafting Training Content: Outsourcing vs In-house
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Crafting Training Content: Outsourcing vs In-house
A blog by Growth Engineering compares the pros and cons of outsourcing versus developing training content in-house.
August 2024
Training Needs Analysis: A Complete 'How to Guide'
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Training Needs Analysis: A Complete 'How to Guide'
A blog by Growth Engineering offers a comprehensive guide to conducting effective training needs analysis.
August 2024
The Science Behind Curiosity in Learning
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The Science Behind Curiosity in Learning
A blog by Growth Engineering examines how fostering curiosity can significantly enhance the learning process.
August 2024
A Beginner's Guide to Scenerio-based Learning
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A Beginner's Guide to Scenerio-based Learning
A blog by Growth Engineering introduces the basics and benefits of scenario-based learning.
August 2024
19 Gamification Trends for 2021 -2025: Top Stats, Facts and Examples
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19 Gamification Trends for 2021 -2025: Top Stats, Facts and Examples
A blog by Growth Engineering explores the latest trends in gamification that are shaping the future of learning.
August 2024
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Watch Practical HR & L&D Training Videos

Watch carefully selected videos for HR managers and L&D professionals, including expert talks, tutorials, training demos, and thought leadership sessions, covering modern L&D topics like blended learning and HR data analytics.

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Marketing for L&D - Leadership Development Program
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Marketing for L&D - Leadership Development Program
Discover effective marketing strategies for L&D programs, enhancing leadership development, and driving organizational success in this video from L&D Academy.
July 2024
2023 Learning & Development Trends Webinar
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2023 Learning & Development Trends Webinar
Explore the latest trends in Learning & Development for 2023, including emerging technologies and innovative practices in this video from the Roundtable.
July 2024
7 Tips for a winning L&D Strategy
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7 Tips for a winning L&D Strategy
Learn seven practical tips for creating an effective L&D strategy, from mapping learning plans to defining success metrics and gathering feedback, with this insightful video from L&D Academy.
July 2024
No Strategy, No Success: 3 Steps That Should Come Before L&D Software and Course Design
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No Strategy, No Success: 3 Steps That Should Come Before L&D Software and Course Design
Discover three crucial steps to take before implementing L&D software and designing courses to ensure success in this video from ELB Learning
June 2024
Building a Learning Culture
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Building a Learning Culture
Learn how to cultivate a learning culture within your organization, fostering continuous development and engagement among employees in this video from L&D Academy
June 2024
How Gong Built a Performance Management Approach to Attract, Motivate, and Reward Ambitious People
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How Gong Built a Performance Management Approach to Attract, Motivate, and Reward Ambitious People
Learn how Gong developed a performance management system to attract, motivate, and reward ambitious individuals in this insightful video from 360Learning.
June 2024
Reimagining Learning & Development | Dave Ulrich
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Reimagining Learning & Development | Dave Ulrich
Dave Ulrich discusses innovative approaches to reimagine L&D, focusing on strategies that drive impactful organizational change in this video from the HR Congress
May 2024
Developing L&D programmes for the holistic growth of business and employees
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Developing L&D programmes for the holistic growth of business and employees
Explore strategies for developing L&D programs that support the holistic growth of both businesses and employees in this video from ETHR World
May 2024
Beginner's Guide to Coaching for L&D
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Beginner's Guide to Coaching for L&D
Learn essential coaching techniques and strategies to enhance Learning & Development initiatives in this introductory video from The L&D Academy.
May 2024
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Join HR & L&D Training Programs

Enroll in expert-led HR & L&D training programs designed to build real, job-ready capability, not just theory. These curated trainings help HR teams and L&D leaders strengthen core skills, adopt modern learning practices, and apply proven frameworks to everyday workforce challenges, so you can execute training initiatives with confidence and measurable impact.

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Replay Expert HR & L&D Webinars

Access recorded webinars from leading HR organizations, L&D consultants, and training specialists, covering strategy sessions, panel discussions, and expert Q&As you can replay anytime to stay current.

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HR Compliance in 2026: Laws, Trends, and Action Steps
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HR Compliance in 2026: Laws, Trends, and Action Steps
Webinar on HR compliance laws/trends/action steps for 2026.
February 2026
On Demand Webinar: Workforce Planning with Workday
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On Demand Webinar: Workforce Planning with Workday
On-demand webinar on workforce planning with Workday.
February 2026
Pay transparency - what awaits us in 2026 - a free webinar
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Pay transparency - what awaits us in 2026 - a free webinar
Free webinar on pay transparency in 2026.
February 2026
Preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive | On-Demand Webinar
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Preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive | On-Demand Webinar
On-demand webinar on EU pay transparency directive readiness.
February 2026
Free Webinar: Understanding the Definition of Wages
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Free Webinar: Understanding the Definition of Wages
Free webinar on definition of wages (HR/legal).
February 2026
New Year, New Laws: Your 2026 HR Compliance Briefing
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New Year, New Laws: Your 2026 HR Compliance Briefing
Webinar briefing on 2026 HR compliance changes.
February 2026
Free Webinar: Implementing The Employment Act 1955 (2022) Amendment
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Free Webinar: Implementing The Employment Act 1955 (2022) Amendment
Free webinar on implementing Employment Act amendments (HR compliance).
February 2026
Your compliance learning agenda for 2026: The big issues to address
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Your compliance learning agenda for 2026: The big issues to address
On-demand webinar on compliance learning priorities for 2026.
February 2026
Employment Law in 2026: Key Changes and Compliance Tips
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Employment Law in 2026: Key Changes and Compliance Tips
Webinar on employment law changes/compliance tips for 2026.
February 2026
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Download HR & L&D Workbooks for Practice

Download L&D workbooks and activity guides that help HR teams apply frameworks in practice, such as leadership development workbooks, skills audit workbooks, and performance coaching guides for workshops and team offsites.

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Task List Templates
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Task List Templates
Multiple Excel task tracking formats
February 2026
Training Request Form
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Training Request Form
Proposes employee training
February 2026
Work From Home Request Form
WorkBook
Work From Home Request Form
Requests remote work
February 2026
To Do List Template
WorkBook
To Do List Template
Simple task tracker
February 2026
Organizational Chart Template
WorkBook
Organizational Chart Template
Create org charts in Excel
February 2026
Salary Certificate
WorkBook
Salary Certificate
Confirms salary details
February 2026
Shift Schedule (Spreadsheet)
WorkBook
Shift Schedule (Spreadsheet)
Organizes employee shifts
February 2026
Remote Work Agreement
WorkBook
Remote Work Agreement
Defines remote work expectations
February 2026
Payroll Change Form
WorkBook
Payroll Change Form
Requests payroll info updates
February 2026

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