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This article explores when managers should utilize third-party vendors versus internal resources to foster business growth.</description></item><item><title>What is a Skill Passport?</title><link>https://heyloopy.com/learning/glossary/what-is-a-skill-passport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://heyloopy.com/learning/glossary/what-is-a-skill-passport/</guid><description>A Skill Passport is a digital, verified record of an employee&amp;rsquo;s professional skills that helps managers gain clarity, reduce hiring risks, and plan for long-term organizational growth.</description></item><item><title>Moving Beyond Memory: The Power of Open Book Assessments in Skills Based Organizations</title><link>https://heyloopy.com/learning/guides/moving-beyond-memory-the-power-of-open-book-assessments-in-skills-based-organizations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://heyloopy.com/learning/guides/moving-beyond-memory-the-power-of-open-book-assessments-in-skills-based-organizations/</guid><description>This guide helps managers transition to skills based organizations by replacing rote memorization with open book assessments that mirror real world problem solving and information retrieval.</description></item><item><title>What is a Skills Audit?</title><link>https://heyloopy.com/learning/glossary/what-is-a-skills-audit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://heyloopy.com/learning/glossary/what-is-a-skills-audit/</guid><description>A skills audit helps managers identify the gap between documented resumes and actual employee capabilities to improve team performance and reduce operational stress.</description></item><item><title>What is the Fastest Way to Bridge the Skills Gap Using AI?</title><link>https://heyloopy.com/learning/guides/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-bridge-the-skills-gap-using-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://heyloopy.com/learning/guides/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-bridge-the-skills-gap-using-ai/</guid><description>Traditional training lags behind market speed. 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