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.
Learning best practices
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Electives team
Jul 29, 2024
Top 10 ways to spend a learning stipend
Here are some of the best ways to make the most of a learning stipend.
Individual contributors
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Electives team
Jul 25, 2024
Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends
Learning stipends can transform careers and drive organizational success. Yet, many employees fail to take advantage of these opportunities.
Learning best practices
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Electives team
Jul 18, 2024
Framework for approving professional development requests
Clear guiding principles and criteria help organizations make consistent and transparent decisions about professional development investments.
Learning best practices
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Electives team
Jul 17, 2024
10 smart ways to get your full 2025 budget approved by the C-Suite
You can't afford to have essential programs cut. With the right strategies, you can make a compelling case that ensures your 2025 budget gets the green light.
Learning best practices
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2024
The link between business culture + business performance
Building a great business culture is crucial for success. Let’s look at why.
Culture + collaboration
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Electives team
Jul 5, 2024
Using your annual report to align learning objectives with business goals
Learn how to identify business goals and understand the learning that is needed to support those goals.
Learning best practices