ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
Featured Resources
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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.
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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.
People Leader Interviews
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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 for DEI Leaders
Dr. Shirley J. Knowles shares how listening, broad perspectives and clear problem definition help leaders create meaningful DEI progress.
People Leader Interviews
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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.
People Leader Interviews
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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.
People Leader Interviews
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024
Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention
Betterment's Sierra Quiros on how connection, vulnerability and inclusive programs drive productivity, retention and a strong learning culture.
People Leader Interviews
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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.
People Leader Interviews