Welcome to Smarter Learning for Today’s Workplace — a weekly look ahead from HRKyle Services highlighting live training opportunities, on-demand learning from our growing library, and additional resources designed to help workplaces learn and adapt - from the top training providers in a cost-effective format. Inside, you’ll find what’s available over the next three weeks, along with links to learn more and reserve your spot where applicable.
A Note from Kyle...
I saw a statistic recently that really stood out to me — 85% of employees say they can’t apply the AI training they’ve received to their day-to-day work.
That tells you just about everything you need to know about where organizations are right now.
AI isn’t the issue. Access to tools isn’t the issue. Even training, in many cases, isn’t the issue.
The gap is in understanding how to actually use it in real work situations.
What I’ve been seeing in my conversations and in the sessions I’ve been leading is that many organizations are either overcomplicating AI or treating it like a checkbox. And when that happens, people walk away with information — but not clarity.
AI is already influencing hiring decisions, communication, performance management, and how work gets done across teams. But without a practical, people-first approach, it becomes just another tool that sits unused or gets applied inconsistently.
That’s why I’ve been focused on helping organizations move from confusion to clarity — not by talking about trends, but by showing where AI fits, where it doesn’t, and how to use it in a way that actually supports better decision-making.
This week’s newsletter is built around that idea — helping you take a more practical, confident approach to using AI in your workplace.
Looking Ahead: Live Training Coming Up
A forward look at upcoming opportunities to strengthen your team and stay ahead of workplace challenges.
Many of the sessions listed below are eligible for HRCI and/or SHRM continuing education credits. Please review each registration page for eligibility details.
Partner: LearnFormula
Use code KYLEPATRICKSMITH30 for 30% off.
The LF sessions are eligible for both HRCI and SHRM CEUs.
April 17 | 10:00 AM EST
95% Rule — Leading With Trust, Not Fear
This session explores how leaders can focus on the vast majority of employees who want to do the right thing, building trust, accountability, and stronger team performance.
April 27 | 2:00 PM EST
Managing Unsatisfactory Performance
Learn how to address performance issues effectively, provide clear feedback, and take appropriate action to improve outcomes.
Partner: Simpliv Learning
May 5 | 12:00 PM ET
Mental Health at Work: What Every Employee Needs to Know
This session highlights the role mental health plays in workplace performance and provides practical strategies employees can use to manage stress, stay engaged, and maintain well-being.
May 5 | Time: TBD
The Legal and Ethical Use of AI in HR
This session focuses on how to use AI responsibly in HR, covering key legal, ethical, and compliance considerations to help organizations avoid risk while using these tools effectively.
May 13 | 12:00 PM ET
Hire Smart, Hire Safe: Legal & Ethical Hiring Practices for Today’s Workplace
A practical look at how to make hiring decisions that are both effective and compliant, helping organizations reduce risk while building stronger teams.
Partner: MasterLearning (HRCI CEU Eligible)
April 21 | 1:00 PM EDT
Toxic Management: Know What It Is — and How to Deal With It
This session helps participants clearly define what toxic management actually looks like, understand its impact on teams and organizations, and develop practical strategies to address it effectively.
April 21 | Time: TBD
Navigating the AI-Driven Future
Explore how AI is reshaping the workplace and what it means for decision-making, productivity, and long-term workforce strategy. This session focuses on practical ways to adapt and use AI effectively in real work situations.
April 23 | 1:00 PM EDT
Become the CEO of Your Job Search
A practical approach to taking ownership of your job search, positioning yourself effectively, and making strategic decisions that improve outcomes in today’s competitive market.
April 29 | 1:00 PM EDT
Understanding Your Local Job Market
This session provides insight into how local job markets function, helping participants better understand opportunities, trends, and how to position themselves more effectively.
May 6 | 1:00 PM EDT
Maintaining Equitable Practices Around Flexible Work Arrangements
Learn how to manage flexible work arrangements while maintaining fairness, consistency, and equity across teams, ensuring policies are applied effectively and responsibly.
May 7 | 1:00 PM EDT
How to Terminate an Employee in an Ethical, Legal Manner
This session walks through how to handle employee terminations in a way that is both legally compliant and ethically sound, reducing risk while maintaining professionalism and respect.
From the Training Library: On-Demand Learning
Learning doesn’t always happen on a set schedule — and when it comes to topics like AI, leadership, and compliance, waiting often creates more risk than value.
That’s where the HRKyle Services On-Demand Training Platform comes in.
The platform provides immediate access to high-quality courses developed by nationally recognized providers, with content trusted by organizations around the world. These are practical, real-world trainings designed to help teams handle the challenges they’re facing right now — from communication and leadership to compliance, safety, and workplace decision-making.
Most courses are built to meet federal requirements and commonly mandated state regulations, helping organizations strengthen compliance while continuing to develop their people in a meaningful way.
The library spans key areas including Cybersecurity Compliance, Financial Compliance, Food & Alcohol, HIPAA Compliance, HR Compliance, OSHA Compliance, Professional Development, and Transportation Compliance, along with a growing collection of HRKyle Online Courses focused on leadership, workforce transitions, and the responsible use of AI in today’s workplace.
Courses are self-paced, available immediately, and typically priced at $24.99 or less — making it a practical, cost-effective way to build knowledge across your team without delays, long-term commitments, or complicated rollout.
If your goal is to stay ahead — especially in areas that are changing quickly — this is one of the simplest ways to get started.
Most Popular Training This Week — And Why
AI Micro-Learning Series — Practical, Fast, and Built for Today’s Workplace
We’re highlighting the AI Micro-Learning Series again this week — because the challenge hasn’t changed.
As more organizations explore how to use artificial intelligence effectively, one of the biggest gaps continues to be knowing where to start — and how to use it the right way in real work situations.
That’s exactly why we’ve built out a growing AI Micro-Learning Series inside the HRKyle Services training platform — designed to bring clarity, not complexity, to how AI is used in the workplace.
Each course is designed to be:
- Short (approximately 2 minutes)
- Practical and immediately applicable
- Mobile-friendly and easy to complete anytime
- Includes a certificate of completion
- Backed by a money-back guarantee
And each course is available for just $5, making it one of the easiest ways to begin building real AI capability across your team.
Featured Courses in the Series:
AI Micro-Learning — Just What Is AI, Anyway?
A clear, simple starting point to understand what AI actually is and how it’s showing up in your work.
AI Micro-Learning — Why Chatbots Aren’t New (And What That Means for Your Work)
Understand the evolution of AI tools and what that means for how you use them today.
AI Micro-Learning — How to Make AI Your Excel Coach, Not Just Your Assistant
Learn how to use AI tools to improve your work, not just speed it up.
AI Micro-Learning — Think Like an Expert Panel: Get Better AI Results Fast
Learn how to structure your thinking and prompts to get stronger, more useful results from AI.
These courses are designed to remove the noise around AI and give your team clear, practical ways to use it effectively — without requiring a major time or financial investment.
A Final Thought
AI isn’t going anywhere — but how it’s used inside organizations is still being figured out.
Right now, most teams aren’t struggling because they lack tools. They’re struggling because they lack clarity around how those tools should be used in real situations.
The organizations that get this right won’t be the ones that adopt AI the fastest. They’ll be the ones that take the time to understand it, apply it thoughtfully, and keep people at the center of every decision.
If you’re looking to bring that kind of clarity to your team through practical, real-world training, feel free to reach out anytime.
Until next week...Happy Training and Happy A.I. to You!
141 Broad Blvd, Suite 203, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Unsubscribe · Preferences
