KangoHR, a global leader in employee engagement and soft skills development, today announced the launch of a new 52-lesson microlearning program designed to equip teams with high-impact soft skills—without disrupting the workday.
The program delivers bite-sized, 5-minute video lessons that focus on the real-world interpersonal skills critical to employee performance, team cohesion, and long-term retention. Built for today’s time-strapped, hybrid work environment, this initiative represents a bold step forward in scalable, people-first learning and development.
Meeting the Moment: Skills That Support the Human Side of Work
In an era where communication is increasingly digital and collaboration crosses time zones and generations, the importance of soft skills has never been clearer—or more undertrained. KangoHR’s new microlearning platform addresses this gap by giving HR and L&D teams a cost-effective, flexible tool that integrates easily into employees’ daily routines.
“This platform gives HR leaders a fast, flexible way to support employee development at scale,” said Todd Horton, CEO of KangoHR. “We’ve focused on real-world skills—communication, professionalism, stress management—that people need regardless of title or tenure. It’s accessible, actionable, and designed to fit into the modern workday.”
Features and Focus Areas
The program includes 52 five-minute modules, each designed to address a core competency without requiring time away from daily responsibilities. Topics include:
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Cross-generational communication and collaboration
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Professionalism in hybrid and on-site environments
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Digital communication etiquette
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Setting healthy boundaries and preventing burnout
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Managing stress and workplace anxiety
The platform supports on-demand access, making it ideal for asynchronous and mobile-friendly learning across distributed teams.
Why It Matters for HR and L&D Leaders
Recent data shows that soft skills are among the top predictors of long-term success, yet they remain one of the most neglected areas in corporate training. KangoHR’s solution empowers HR teams to:
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Deliver consistent, scalable soft skills training across locations
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Minimize productivity disruption with short, targeted lessons
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Improve employee confidence, connection, and performance
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Boost retention and reduce interpersonal friction in hybrid teams
“This is a smart investment for HR teams looking to strengthen their people strategy,” said Charles Epstein, CEO of BackBone Inc. and host of the World at Work podcast. “The format is perfect—short, practical, and available anytime. It’s everything corporate training needs to be today. Happy to be part of this project.”
Small Lessons, Big Impact
KangoHR’s microlearning platform brings a much-needed solution to the growing challenge of soft skill development in modern work environments. With its focus on relevance, flexibility, and human-centric design, it represents a scalable path forward for HR leaders investing in long-term culture and capability.
