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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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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.

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What is the modern manager?
A diverse team of people are smiling and laughing, looking at the same laptop.
Electives team
Sep 26, 2024

What is the modern manager?

With their diverse skill sets, the modern manager is key in driving productivity and success, blending accountability, empathy, innovation and influence.
Leadership + management
5 ways to boost morale while cutting costs
Electives team
Sep 25, 2024

5 ways to boost morale while cutting costs

Motivating your team with low-cost or even no-cost strategies is possible. Here are 5 practical ways.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder featured on the Storylines Live podcast
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Electives team
Sep 24, 2024

Electives Co-Founder featured on the Storylines Live podcast

Storylines Live breaks down business storytelling and interviews business leaders and marketing experts about their own stories.
In the news + press releases
What happens when your manager changes
Electives team
Sep 24, 2024

What happens when your manager changes

Maintaining team engagement and productivity during manager changes is crucial. Use this step-by-step guide to get it right.
Individual contributors
Training a new manager: A step-by-step guide
A man with a bun and a beard is standing in front of a table of diverse young managers training them.
Electives team
Sep 23, 2024

Training a new manager: A step-by-step guide

Training a new manager requires a strategic approach to ensure they develop the skills, confidence and mindset necessary to lead effectively.
Leadership + management
Boosting productivity by celebrating National Inbox Zero Day
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Electives team
Sep 21, 2024

Boosting productivity by celebrating National Inbox Zero Day

National Inbox Zero Day is October 6. Discover techniques, benefits and tools to achieve a clutter-free inbox, enhance productivity and streamline team communication.
Communication skills
9 ways to prep for performance review season
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Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

9 ways to prep for performance review season

A well-executed performance review process involves strategic planning, continuous feedback and robust training for managers and employees.
Leadership + management
Risk management — the 9 skills your team needs
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Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

Risk management — the 9 skills your team needs

Risk management is critical for businesses aiming to navigate uncertainty and ensure long-term success.
Leadership + management
Electives featured in the I Hate it Here newsletter
Electives team
Sep 20, 2024

Electives featured in the I Hate it Here newsletter

EVP Head of Marketing Kathy Bryan shared thoughts on imposter syndrome
In the news + press releases
Financial acumen: The 5 basics all your employees need
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Electives team
Sep 18, 2024

Financial acumen: The 5 basics all your employees need

Employees with financial knowledge make better decisions and contribute to business success.
Individual contributors
World’s most successful purpose-driven business models
Electives team
Sep 17, 2024

World’s most successful purpose-driven business models

Authority Magazine recently interviewed Electives Co-Founder and COO Krikor Dzeronian in "Innovation on Purpose."
In the news + press releases
What is executive presence?
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Electives team
Sep 17, 2024

What is executive presence?

Executive presence is a blend of confidence, communication and credibility that sets leaders apart.
Leadership + management

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