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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Jul 16, 2025

How managers drive cultural change

Want to change your culture? Start with how your managers run meetings, give feedback and support careers.
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Electives team
 
Jun 5, 2025

AI skills that drive innovation, not just automation

With AI Appreciation Day coming up, it’s time to build AI skills into your programs—so employees use AI to drive innovation and business value, not just automate tasks.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.
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Electives team
 
Aug 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in September

We’ve curated a list of holidays for September to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our annual holiday calendar.

All resources

Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar
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Electives team
Oct 10, 2024

Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar

The 2025 holiday calendar is your key to balancing workloads, improving morale and avoiding that inevitable end-of-year burnout.
Culture + collaboration
Maintaining a fast-paced environment (without burning out your people)
A young woman is working on her laptop on the couch while talking on the phone and holding a document.
Electives team
Oct 9, 2024

Maintaining a fast-paced environment (without burning out your people)

A fast-paced environment is a potential trap for burnout. It takes the right culture and careful attention to make it work.
Culture + collaboration
10 Halloween team-building ideas for work
A Jack-o-lantern sits on the counter of an office break room that is decorated for Halloween.
Electives team
Oct 8, 2024

10 Halloween team-building ideas for work

Halloween is a perfect opportunity to boost team spirit, encourage creativity and give everyone a break from their day-to-day routines.
Culture + collaboration
Top 10 communication skills class categories
A group of four diverse employees are having a conversation in a conference room.
Electives team
Oct 7, 2024

Top 10 communication skills class categories

Strong communication skills are essential at every level of an organization. Discover the top categories and who needs to be good at what.
Communication skills
What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
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Electives team
Oct 5, 2024

What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Throughout the next three decades, states and communities made the switch to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here's a look at some of the ways to celebrate.
Culture + collaboration
How to celebrate National Career Development Month
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Electives team
Oct 4, 2024

How to celebrate National Career Development Month

Observed every November, National Career Development Month is the perfect time to kick off new initiatives around professional development.
Culture + collaboration
100 unique gift ideas for employees
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Electives team
Oct 3, 2024

100 unique gift ideas for employees

Recognizing your employees' efforts through thoughtful gifts can enhance employee engagement, boost morale and strengthen your company culture.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine

Learn how continuous professional development encourages employees to stay at organizations longer.
In the news + press releases
5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything

Sometimes the best way to understand the importance of good managers is to see what happens when bad managers are in charge.
Leadership + management
How to create a strong leadership culture
A diverse group of coworkers are working in an office common area.
Electives team
Oct 1, 2024

How to create a strong leadership culture

Discover the key traits that define effective leadership plus a list of practical training topics.
Leadership + management
What is active listening?
A group of coworkers are listening and smiling at a coworker telling a story.
Electives team
Sep 30, 2024

What is active listening?

Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their message and responding thoughtfully.
Communication skills
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
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Electives team
Sep 27, 2024

Helping employees learn to say ‘no’

Learning to say no helps employees set boundaries, manage workloads and focus on what truly matters.
Leadership + management

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