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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Jan 21, 2026

Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses

Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
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Nov 6, 2025

People developing people: Bullhorn’s playbook for learning culture in the age of AI

Kristina Bell, Senior Director of Talent Management at Bullhorn, shares how she’s building a sustainable learning culture, leading with trust and helping people grow in the age of AI.
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Electives team
 
Dec 16, 2025

When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)

Keep high performers engaged without promoting them into management. Practical strategies for creating growth paths, stretch assignments and new challenges that drive retention.
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Electives team
 
Nov 11, 2025

From talent hoarding to talent velocity: Building cultures where people don’t get “stuck”

L&D budgets are shrinking, but impact doesn’t have to. Learn how lean teams can deliver skill-building that sticks, without complex rollouts or costly programs.
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Electives team
 
Jan 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in February

Discover our listing of February workplace holidays to celebrate and download our holiday calendar.

All resources

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
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
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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
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

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