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Electives team
 
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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Understanding workforce trends: Prioritizing people over buzzwords
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Electives team
Jul 26, 2024

Understanding workforce trends: Prioritizing people over buzzwords

Since the pandemic, new terms have continuously emerged to describe employee behavior and attitude shifts.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast
Electives team
Jul 25, 2024

Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast

Jason shares his journey into corporate training and how his company Electives is making training easier, engaging and more accessible.
In the News + Press Releases
Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends
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Electives team
Jul 25, 2024

Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends

Learning stipends can transform careers and drive organizational success. Yet, many employees fail to take advantage of these opportunities.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
Building a leadership enablement program for emerging + mid-level leaders
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Electives team
Jul 24, 2024

Building a leadership enablement program for emerging + mid-level leaders

Designing a leadership enablement program involves a strategic blend of foundational skills, advanced topics and organization-specific competencies.
Leadership + Management Resources
8 ways to include remote employees in hybrid events
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Electives team
Jul 23, 2024

8 ways to include remote employees in hybrid events

Here are some top strategies to ensure remote employees feel included in your hybrid events.
Hybrid + Remote Work Resources
Quiet quitting is usually a trust problem in disguise
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Electives team
Jul 23, 2024

Quiet quitting is usually a trust problem in disguise

Quiet quitting is a trust problem, not an engagement problem. People check out when they stop believing leadership can take them somewhere good.
Leadership + Management Resources
44 icebreakers to connect teams in virtual meetings
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Electives team
Jul 22, 2024

44 icebreakers to connect teams in virtual meetings

Starting virtual meetings with an engaging icebreaker can help build a sense of connection and foster a positive team culture.
Hybrid + Remote Work Resources
10 ways to make your all-hands meetings more engaging
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Electives team
Jul 19, 2024

10 ways to make your all-hands meetings more engaging

Make all-hands meetings more engaging with concise updates, Q&A, recognition, trivia, employee spotlights and culture-building ideas.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Framework for approving professional development requests
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Electives team
Jul 18, 2024

Framework for approving professional development requests

Clear guiding principles and criteria help organizations make consistent and transparent decisions about professional development investments.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
10 Ways To Win C-Suite Budget Approval
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Electives team
Jul 17, 2024

10 Ways To Win C-Suite Budget Approval

You can't afford to have essential programs cut. With the right strategies, you can make a compelling case that ensures your 2025 budget gets the green light.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
Great onboarding is a manager skill. Most managers were never taught it.
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Electives team
Jul 17, 2024

Great onboarding is a manager skill. Most managers were never taught it.

Why the first 90 days depend on the manager, and how to set them up to deliver.
Leadership + Management Resources
How to create an employee engagement survey that works
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Electives team
Jul 16, 2024

How to create an employee engagement survey that works

Learn how to create an employee engagement survey with clear questions, useful templates and action planning steps that turn feedback into change.
Culture + Collaboration Resources

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