ELECTIVES RESOURCES
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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
Featured Resources
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Electives team
Apr 23, 2026
12 mistakes companies make when asking managers to lead AI
Most companies expect managers to lead AI adoption without setting them up to do it successfully. Here are 12 common mistakes (and what to do instead).
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Electives team
Apr 2, 2026
People developing people: Treat talent as a system with Ruthmarie Swisher
Ruthmarie Swisher shares why successful companies treat talent as a system, how Progress Software ran an internal AI hackathon and why modern learning means accelerators instead of educational events.
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Electives team
Apr 21, 2026
Professional development is organizational readiness (not a perk)
Professional development builds organizational readiness for AI, remote work and constant change. Treating it as a perk leaves your organization unprepared.
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Electives team
May 5, 2026
Belonging requires capability, not just acceptance
Workplace belonging requires capability to contribute, not just acceptance. Learn how to build belonging through competence development, not culture statements alone.
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Electives team
May 1, 2026
Workplace holidays to celebrate in June
We compiled a comprehensive list of June holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our holiday calendar.
Learning best practices
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Electives team
Aug 8, 2024
Oddball boosts collaboration through shared learning
Oddball enrolled its program managers in Electives Membership, resulting in collaboration and improved services for their federal government clients.
Case studies
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Electives team
Aug 5, 2024
The joys of learning together
Sharing knowledge and experiences enriches individuals and organizations, creating a culture of growth and collaboration.
Learning best practices
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Electives team
Jul 31, 2024
Step-by-step guide to developing a People team budget (that gets approved)
Follow these steps to build a budget that supports your People initiatives and enhances overall company performance.
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