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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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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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Leadership by example: Driving success through action

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Electives team

Jun 12, 2024

Leadership by example: Driving success through action

When leaders embody the values they wish to see in their teams, it sets a powerful precedent.

Leadership + management

10 ways managers can inspire employees to excel

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Electives team

Jun 11, 2024

10 ways managers can inspire employees to excel

Managers can create an environment where employees are more committed and produce better results.

Leadership + management

How to coach up: Strategies for providing feedback to bosses

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Electives team

Jun 10, 2024

How to coach up: Strategies for providing feedback to bosses

Providing feedback to bosses can be challenging, but the right strategies and models can significantly improve leadership and organizational success.

Communication skills

15 questions managers should ask when transitioning an employee to their team

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Electives team

Jun 7, 2024

15 questions managers should ask when transitioning an employee to their team

Asking these questions facilitates a smooth transition and sets the stage for the employee's success and integration into the new team.

Leadership + management

Electives Named Professional Development Solution Provider of the Year

Electives team

Jun 6, 2024

Electives Named Professional Development Solution Provider of the Year

Honored by EdTech Breakthrough for outstanding innovation in educational technology

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8 essential benefits of live learning

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Electives team

Jun 6, 2024

8 essential benefits of live learning

See how live learning boosts skills and motivation with interactive, real-time sessions that keep employees engaged, connected and up-to-date with the latest trends.

Learning best practices

Strengthening employee development: Overcoming managerial weakness

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Electives team

Jun 5, 2024

Strengthening employee development: Overcoming managerial weakness

A recent Gallup report highlighted several key strengths and weaknesses of today’s managers.

Leadership + management

Creating a comprehensive onboarding strategy

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Electives team

Jun 4, 2024

Creating a comprehensive onboarding strategy

Here's an in-depth onboarding strategy tailored for different categories: new hires, internal hires, promotions, remote, hybrid, in-person, ICs, managers, executives.

Learning best practices

How to create psychological safety