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Jun 23, 2026

Learner spotlight: What changes when a manager goes all-in on learning

Tyler Winn, Technical Support Engineering Manager at ActivTrak, shares how Electives Membership changed how he leads, communicates and develops his team.
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Electives team
 
May 26, 2026

How To Build an AI-First People Strategy

Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. How to build a clearer AI-first people strategy in under two weeks.
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Electives team
 
May 13, 2026

High engagement, low performance: What your surveys aren't tracking

Engagement surveys measure employee-to-company relationships but miss the peer connections that drive performance during change. Learn what to track instead.
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Electives team
 
Jun 15, 2026

Can Communication Skills Be Learned?

Your managers can communicate, just not for the job they have now. Why generic workshops fail and what modern manager training should look like.
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Electives team
 
Jul 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

Plan August 2026 workplace holidays with DEI-focused dates, observance ideas and inclusion tips for HR, People and L&D leaders.

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11 skills that help salespeople close deals
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Electives team
Nov 19, 2024

11 skills that help salespeople close deals

Truly effective salespeople bring a combination of skills that go beyond the basics.
Individual Contributor Resources
How are HR leaders helping their workforces adapt to AI?
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Electives team
Nov 18, 2024

How are HR leaders helping their workforces adapt to AI?

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, HR leaders are critical in ensuring their teams are prepared for this transformation.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
How to train managers to make employees feel valued
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Electives team
Nov 15, 2024

How to train managers to make employees feel valued

According to a recent report from Canva, approximately 44% of employees feel unappreciated or neutral about their recognition at work.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
What Is Career Development?
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Electives team
Nov 14, 2024

What Is Career Development?

Career development is an ongoing process of learning, skill acquisition and professional growth that enables employees to move forward in their careers.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
The 7 most overlooked management skills
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Electives team
Nov 13, 2024

The 7 most overlooked management skills

While strategic planning and team oversight get plenty of attention, other essential skills often fly under the radar. Here are 7 overlooked management skills.
Leadership + Management Resources
How To Teach Your Team To Use AI Well
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Electives team
Nov 12, 2024

How To Teach Your Team To Use AI Well

AI training for employees should build confidence, practical skills and behavior change. Learn who needs it, what to teach and which KPIs to track.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
AI training to accelerate business results
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Electives team
Nov 11, 2024

AI training to accelerate business results

AI training presents opportunities to speed up processes, improve decision-making and drive business results.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
Why you should prioritize upskilling in 2025
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Electives team
Nov 8, 2024

Why you should prioritize upskilling in 2025

Investing in recruitment without equal focus on employee retention and growth can leave companies vulnerable.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
What Are Objectives?
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Electives team
Nov 7, 2024

What Are Objectives?

Objectives are measurable steps that turn goals into action. Learn how objectives, strategies, tactics, OKRs and KPIs work together.
Leadership + Management Resources
10 things that could go wrong during an AI transformation
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Electives team
Nov 6, 2024

10 things that could go wrong during an AI transformation

Without proactive training, AI transformations risk running into common pitfalls.
Innovation + Productivity Resources
The role of career growth in building a resilient workforce
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Electives team
Nov 5, 2024

The role of career growth in building a resilient workforce

A resilient workforce is needed to remain competitive and responsive in diverse situations.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Planning for what's ahead: HR priorities for 2025
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2024

Planning for what's ahead: HR priorities for 2025

Based on insights from two industry experts, Aaron Rodriguez and Dr. Orin Davis, the priorities for HR in 2025 are becoming more defined — and more urgent.
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