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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
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Electives team
Jun 23, 2026
Learner spotlight: What changes when a manager goes all-in on learning
Tyler Winn, Technical Support Engineering Manager at ActivTrak, shares how Electives Membership changed how he leads, communicates and develops his team.
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Electives team
May 26, 2026
How To Build an AI-First People Strategy
Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. How to build a clearer AI-first people strategy in under two weeks.
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Electives team
May 13, 2026
High engagement, low performance: What your surveys aren't tracking
Engagement surveys measure employee-to-company relationships but miss the peer connections that drive performance during change. Learn what to track instead.
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Electives team
Jun 15, 2026
Can Communication Skills Be Learned?
Your managers can communicate, just not for the job they have now. Why generic workshops fail and what modern manager training should look like.
Workplace holidays to celebrate in August
Electives team
Jul 1, 2026
Workplace holidays to celebrate in August
Plan August 2026 workplace holidays with DEI-focused dates, observance ideas and inclusion tips for HR, People and L&D leaders.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Sep 21, 2026
Boosting productivity by celebrating National Inbox Zero Day
National Inbox Zero Day is October 6. Help teams reduce email clutter, improve focus and build better communication habits.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
8 AI-first culture building blocks for HR leaders
Electives team
Aug 14, 2026
8 AI-first culture building blocks for HR leaders
Access is not adoption. Build an AI-first culture with eight people systems that turn AI tools into changed work.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Electives team
Aug 11, 2026
Celebrating National Compassionate Leadership Week
Plan National Compassionate Leadership Week with 2026 dates, celebration ideas and leadership training topics for HR and L&D teams.
Leadership + Management Resources
8 elements of first-time manager training in 2026
Krikor Dzeronian
Aug 3, 2026
8 elements of first-time manager training in 2026
Build confident first-time managers in 2026 with eight practical training elements for feedback, delegation, AI-era change and live practice.
Leadership + Management Resources
Why employees resist AI-first work in 2026
Jason Lavender
Jul 28, 2026
Why employees resist AI-first work in 2026
Why do employees resist AI at work? Explore eight causes and practical steps to build confidence, redesign workflows and strengthen AI adoption.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
9 questions HR should ask about live vs. pre-recorded training
Electives team
Jul 27, 2026
9 questions HR should ask about live vs. pre-recorded training
Choose live or recorded training by outcome. Use these 9 HR questions to match learning format to behavior change, ROI and scale.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams