ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
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Electives team
Jan 21, 2026
Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses
Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
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Nov 6, 2025
People developing people: Bullhorn’s playbook for learning culture in the age of AI
Kristina Bell, Senior Director of Talent Management at Bullhorn, shares how she’s building a sustainable learning culture, leading with trust and helping people grow in the age of AI.
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Electives team
Dec 16, 2025
When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)
Keep high performers engaged without promoting them into management. Practical strategies for creating growth paths, stretch assignments and new challenges that drive retention.
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Electives team
Nov 11, 2025
From talent hoarding to talent velocity: Building cultures where people don’t get “stuck”
L&D budgets are shrinking, but impact doesn’t have to. Learn how lean teams can deliver skill-building that sticks, without complex rollouts or costly programs.
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Electives team
Jan 1, 2026
Workplace holidays to celebrate in February
Discover our listing of February workplace holidays to celebrate and download our holiday calendar.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Jan 13, 2026
Training managers to be direct without being harsh
Train your managers to deliver clear, direct feedback that drives improvement without damaging relationships or crushing confidence.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Nov 4, 2025
Fixing the feedback vacuum: Why most peer feedback fails and what actually works
Struggling to make peer feedback useful? Discover why most systems fail—and how expert-led, real-time practice builds a feedback culture that sticks.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Oct 15, 2025
Use World Communication Week to sharpen how your teams really talk
Use World Communication Week (Nov 1–7) to improve team communication, boost clarity and build trust—without adding extra work for your People team.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Oct 8, 2025
Soft skills in a tech-driven workplace: Here’s what really matters
In a world of AI and automation, soft skills are the real differentiators. Here’s how to build them into daily work—without adding busywork.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Apr 8, 2025
Public speaking: A high-impact skill for modern leaders
Public speaking helps employees lead more effectively, share ideas clearly and communicate with confidence across the business.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Mar 14, 2025
Why AI role plays work (and what makes them worth doing)
AI role plays take the awkward out of practicing tough conversations—and they actually help people learn.
Communication skills