ELECTIVES RESOURCES
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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
Sep 27, 2024
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
Learning to say no helps employees set boundaries, manage workloads and focus on what truly matters.
Leadership + management
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Electives team
Sep 12, 2024
The art of asking questions
The ability to ask thoughtful, strategic questions can unlock new insights, drive innovation and foster collaboration.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Aug 26, 2024
100+ business acronyms to know
Understanding acronyms is essential for effective communication and decision-making within any organization.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Aug 23, 2024
Cultivating a culture of open communication
When people feel comfortable sharing ideas, feedback and concerns, it leads to stronger teams and better outcomes.
Culture + collaboration
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Electives team
Aug 16, 2024
Who needs communication skills training?
Here’s a detailed look at why communication skills training is essential for various organizational roles.
Communication skills
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Electives team
Aug 7, 2024
Communication skills training for the modern workplace
Communication skills training is about creating a cohesive team that works well together.
Communication skills