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Holmes Corporation Employees Named to Key Leadership Roles on ASAE’s International Associations Advisory Council

HC NEWSBy Holmes Corporation July 25, 2025

Jim Piechowski Elected Vice Chair; Kelly Quinn Re-elected for Additional Term Holmes Corporation is proud to announce that two team members have been selected for prominent leadership positions on the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) International Associations Advisory Council (IAAC). Jim Piechowski, CAE, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has been elected Vice…

Star Tribune Names Holmes Corporation a Winner of the Minnesota Top Workplaces 2025 Award

HC NEWSBy Holmes Corporation June 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Holmes Corporation (HC) has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Minnesota Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component…

How AI and Machine Learning Are Transforming HC’s Professional Development Programs

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy Nicole Baldwin March 28, 2025

Time is probably the most valuable resource for working professionals seeking to advance their careers through certification and credentialing programs. That’s why Holmes Corporation (HC) is leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to revolutionize how professionals learn—making certification preparation more efficient, personalized, and effective than ever before. Transforming Data into Personalized Learning…

Celebrating Female Trailblazers in Learning & Development

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy Molly Michalowski March 6, 2025

In recent decades, women have made significant strides towards equality in the workforce, breaking barriers and shattering the glass ceiling in various industries. Many incredible women have risen to leadership positions, paving the way for future generations. One of the key factors driving this change is the increasing recognition of the unique value that women…

CEO Corner with Josh Slayton – Steven Khraiss in the Spotlight

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy Josh Slayton February 27, 2025

Welcome to the inaugural edition of CEO Corner, a new series that gives me the opportunity to share updates on Holmes Corporation’s business initiatives and introduce you to some of the brilliant minds behind our work. I’m also an avid reader of articles, research publications and books, so I’ll share things that have interested and…

Six Lessons Learned from Three Decades of Educational Partnership

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy Dr. Robert Stokes February 21, 2025

Dr. Robert D. Stokes served as Director of Continuing Education at Villanova University beginning in 1988 and retired as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2016. He directed an online graduate program in Human Resource Analytics and Management at American University over the past 7 years. Under his leadership, Villanova became one of the…

A Conversation with Josh Slayton: Holmes Corporation’s New CEO

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy Nicole Baldwin January 28, 2025

As Holmes Corporation enters an exciting new chapter, we sat down with our new CEO, Josh Slayton, to discuss his vision for the company, his experience, and what excites him most about leading HC into the future. Q: Josh, what excites you most about leading Holmes Corporation? A: Foremost, it’s the ability to lead a…

Fresh Data Reveals Learning Business Priorities for 2025

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy Kelly Cusick January 28, 2025

I love podcasts. They’re a great way to catch up on new trends and ideas as I drive, walk, or wait in line. One of my favorites is Leading Learning with Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele. I just finished listening to Benchmarking for Learning Businesses where they discussed new research on what’s top of mind…

Reflections on 24 Years at Holmes Corporation

ARTICLES, HC NEWSBy MaryBeth Anderson December 20, 2024

MaryBeth Anderson is the outgoing CEO of Holmes Corporation. She recently announced her pending retirement on December 31, 2024, after 24 years of service, including 10 years as CEO. Josh Slayton, currently serving as Chief Growth Officer, will succeed Anderson as CEO. Twenty-four years can pass in what feels like the blink of an…

Holmes Corporation Announces Retirement of CEO MaryBeth Anderson and Appointment of Josh Slayton as New Chief Executive

HC NEWSBy Holmes Corporation December 19, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Holmes Corporation (HC), a leader in professional education and certification preparation, announced today that MaryBeth Anderson will retire as Chief Executive Officer after 24 years of dedicated leadership. Josh Slayton, currently serving as Chief Growth Officer, will succeed Anderson as CEO, effective January 1, 2025. During…

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