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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Feb 17, 2026

Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout

Only 20-31% of employees trust leadership. When trust is low, AI adoption stalls. Learn why trust is a capability issue and how to build it into your rollout strategy.
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Electives team
 
Mar 3, 2026

People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney

Kristina Olney shares why HR needs a seat at the table, why training managers before they become managers changes everything and what she learned from an incredible CPO.
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Electives team
 
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
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Electives team
 
Feb 3, 2026

How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging

Workplace loneliness costs $4K per employee annually. Learn how to design live, cohort-based learning as "third place" architecture that builds connection, belonging and performance.
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Electives team
 
Apr 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in May

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

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Getting good at conflict resolution
We're looking at two women sitting next to a counter having a deep conversation.
Electives team
Oct 17, 2024

Getting good at conflict resolution

Learning to navigate conflict effectively is key to building a healthy work environment where employees feel heard and valued.
Communication skills
Understanding conscious + unconscious bias in the workplace
A diverse group of job applicants are sitting in a row in the lobby of a modern office. They are laughing and conversing.
Electives team
Oct 16, 2024

Understanding conscious + unconscious bias in the workplace

Whether conscious or unconscious, bias impacts how employees interact, make decisions and shape company culture.
Culture + collaboration
Why career development should be part of your total rewards program
We're looking over the should of a man participating in a virtual training at his monitor with other participants on the screen.
Electives team
Oct 15, 2024

Why career development should be part of your total rewards program

Companies that invest in the growth of their employees see higher retention, improved performance and a more robust talent pipeline.
Learning best practices
How to spark curiosity + keep things aligned
We're looking at a paper where a child has used watercolors to paint "outside the lines". There are brushes and a palette on the right side of the frame.
Electives team
Oct 11, 2024

How to spark curiosity + keep things aligned

Curiosity can drive real progress in your organization. But without focus, curiosity can go off the rails. Learn how to strike a balance.
Innovation + productivity
Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar
Three people are working together at a conference table. Two of them are looking over at the middle person's laptop.
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
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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
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
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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

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