ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
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Electives team
Aug 15, 2025
AI 2.0 is here. Is your learning strategy ready?
The next phase of AI is about capability, not adoption. Here’s how HR can equip teams to actually use AI tools in smarter, more strategic ways.
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Electives team
Jul 30, 2025
The 4 overlooked skills holding back your managers (and how to fix them)
These four capabilities directly shape culture, retention and team performance. Here’s how to build them.
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Electives team
Aug 6, 2025
Performance reviews with a purpose: How to make them forward-looking
Most reviews focus on what already happened. Here’s how to use them to build future capability instead.
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Electives team
Jul 3, 2025
7 ways to build professional development programs employees want
Professional development should drive growth for employees and the business. Explore practical strategies to design programs that engage, motivate and deliver results.
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2025
Workplace holidays to celebrate in December
Month-long celebrations in December, workplace holidays in December and our holiday calendar download.
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
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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