ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
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.
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2024
Planning for what's ahead: HR priorities for 2025
Based on insights from two industry experts, Aaron Rodriguez and Dr. Orin Davis, the priorities for HR in 2025 are becoming more defined — and more urgent.
People leader interviews
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Electives team
Jun 26, 2024
The importance of listening
Dr. Shirley J. Knowles talks about the importance of listening and involving broad perspectives to create DEI progress.
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Electives team
May 15, 2024
Modeling a growth mindset + talking ROI
Tricia Hollyer, Chief People Officer at MineSense Technologies, recently sat down for a People Developing People interview.
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Electives team
Apr 9, 2024
Thoughts on the intersection of life + work and why human connection is essential
Jennifer Smithwood-Green, L&D, People and Culture expert, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024
Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention
Sierra Quiros, Senior Manager of Talent and DEIB Programs at Betterment, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
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Electives team
Mar 13, 2024
You can never replace human interaction
Jordan Stallings, Managing Partner at Pear NYC, sat down for a People Developing People interview.
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