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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.

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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
The power of live leadership training
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Electives team
Aug 15, 2024

The power of live leadership training

Live leadership training provides dynamic interactions, immediate feedback and real-time problem-solving opportunities.
Leadership + management
Early career training: Meeting the needs of new employees
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Electives team
Aug 14, 2024

Early career training: Meeting the needs of new employees

A guide to early career training, for the first 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 3 years.
Individual contributors
Training for emerging talent: Categories + strategies
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Electives team
Aug 13, 2024

Training for emerging talent: Categories + strategies

By investing in the growth of emerging talent, you can enhance employee engagement, boost productivity and create long-term success.
Leadership + management
7 ways live learning builds a positive culture
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Electives team
Aug 12, 2024

7 ways live learning builds a positive culture

Live learning is a powerful way to foster a positive and productive culture because it can impact everything from collaboration to empathy.
Culture + collaboration
Oddball boosts collaboration through shared learning
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Electives team
Aug 8, 2024

Oddball boosts collaboration through shared learning

Oddball enrolled its program managers in Electives Membership, resulting in collaboration and improved services for their federal government clients.
Case studies
Communication skills training for the modern workplace
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Electives team
Aug 7, 2024

Communication skills training for the modern workplace

Communication skills training is about creating a cohesive team that works well together.
Communication skills
5 reasons why you want to cross-train your employees
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Electives team
Aug 6, 2024

5 reasons why you want to cross-train your employees

Cross-training creates a resilient and dynamic workforce by fostering flexibility, engagement, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Culture + collaboration
The joys of learning together
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Electives team
Aug 5, 2024

The joys of learning together

Sharing knowledge and experiences enriches individuals and organizations, creating a culture of growth and collaboration.
Learning best practices
What is scenario planning?
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Electives team
Aug 2, 2024

What is scenario planning?

Since the pandemic, new terms have continuously emerged to describe employee behavior and attitude shifts.
Leadership + management

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