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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Aug 15, 2025

AI 2.0 is here. Is your learning strategy ready?

The next phase of AI is about capability, not adoption. Here’s how HR can equip teams to actually use AI tools in smarter, more strategic ways.
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Electives team
 
Jul 30, 2025

The 4 overlooked skills holding back your managers (and how to fix them)

These four capabilities directly shape culture, retention and team performance. Here’s how to build them.
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Electives team
 
Aug 6, 2025

Performance reviews with a purpose: How to make them forward-looking

Most reviews focus on what already happened. Here’s how to use them to build future capability instead.
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A man is leading a small group discussion in a professional development program.
Electives team
 
Jul 3, 2025

7 ways to build professional development programs employees want

Professional development should drive growth for employees and the business. Explore practical strategies to design programs that engage, motivate and deliver results.
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Electives team
 
Nov 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in December

Month-long celebrations in December, workplace holidays in December and our holiday calendar download.

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What is ethical leadership?
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Electives team
Aug 29, 2024

What is ethical leadership?

Ethical leadership involves leading by example and focusing on integrity, fairness and respect.
Leadership + management
6 ways a connected team boosts your business
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Electives team
Aug 28, 2024

6 ways a connected team boosts your business

When a team feels connected, it fosters innovation and cultivates a culture of trust and respect.
Culture + collaboration
Building trust + respect in the workplace
Two women are sitting in an open common area discussing a project. One is holding a folder with papers and the other is holding a coffee.
Electives team
Aug 27, 2024

Building trust + respect in the workplace

To create an environment where everyone can excel, building trust and respect must be prioritized.
Culture + collaboration
100+ business acronyms to know
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Electives team
Aug 26, 2024

100+ business acronyms to know

Understanding acronyms is essential for effective communication and decision-making within any organization.
Individual contributors
Electives featured as an I Hate It Here / Safe Space resource
Electives team
Aug 24, 2024

Electives featured as an I Hate It Here / Safe Space resource

Electives was featured in the I Hate It Here newsletter for a resource shared in the Safe Space community.
In the news + press releases
Cultivating a culture of open communication
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Electives team
Aug 23, 2024

Cultivating a culture of open communication

When people feel comfortable sharing ideas, feedback and concerns, it leads to stronger teams and better outcomes.
Culture + collaboration
Building a culture where problems are seen as opportunities
A diverse team is solving a problem together on a whiteboard.
Electives team
Aug 22, 2024

Building a culture where problems are seen as opportunities

Building an “opportunity culture,” where problems are seen as opportunities, transforms challenges into growth catalysts.
Culture + collaboration
AI training: Preparing employees to use AI in the workplace
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Electives team
Aug 21, 2024

AI training: Preparing employees to use AI in the workplace

Preparing employees to use AI effectively helps your team harness the technology’s full potential, driving innovation and improving outcomes across the board.
Innovation + productivity
What is design thinking?
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Electives team
Aug 20, 2024

What is design thinking?

Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that puts the end-user at the center of the process.
Culture + collaboration
How to build an innovative culture
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Electives team
Aug 19, 2024

How to build an innovative culture

Innovation is not just about coming up with new ideas — it's about creating a culture where those ideas can thrive.
Culture + collaboration
Electives instructor featured on the Funnel Reboot Podcast
Electives team
Aug 18, 2024

Electives instructor featured on the Funnel Reboot Podcast

Electives instructor Shea Cole was a guest on the Funnel Reboot podcast episode titled Greenlighting Your Marketing Strategy with a Winning Deck.
In the news + press releases
Who needs communication skills training?
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Electives team
Aug 16, 2024

Who needs communication skills training?

Here’s a detailed look at why communication skills training is essential for various organizational roles.
Communication skills

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