ELECTIVES RESOURCES
Do what works.
Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.
Featured resources
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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.
All resources
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Electives team
Jun 27, 2024
Making time for learning + development (even when life is busy!)
With increasing workloads and constant demands, it often feels impossible to prioritize L&D.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
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Electives team
Jun 26, 2024
2025 workplace holiday calendar + celebration listings
Plan inclusive workplace celebrations with this 2025 holiday calendar, plus monthly DEI resources and a link to the current 2026 calendar.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Electives team
Jun 26, 2024
The Importance of Listening for DEI Leaders
Dr. Shirley J. Knowles shares how listening, broad perspectives and clear problem definition help leaders create meaningful DEI progress.
People Leader Interviews
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Electives team
Jun 21, 2024
Deploying the stop, start, continue (SSC) approach to feedback
SSC quickly helps individuals and teams identify areas for improvement, new actions to take and current practices to maintain.
Communication Skills Resources for HR
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Electives team
Jun 20, 2024
How a high-performance culture improves business outcomes
A high-performance culture improves business outcomes by fostering an environment where employees are motivated to excel, collaborate and innovate.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
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Electives team
Jun 19, 2024
How to help managers learn from their mistakes
Embracing errors fosters a culture of continuous improvement and drives innovation and resilience.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Jun 18, 2024
Teaching the importance of empathy to managers
As employee expectations evolve, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others has never been more vital.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Jun 17, 2024
Authenticity in Leadership: Why It Matters
Explore the benefits of authentic leadership, how managers can lead by example and ways to encourage authenticity across teams.
Leadership + Management Resources
Electives featured in eSoftSkills
Electives team
Jun 14, 2024
Electives featured in eSoftSkills
Electives was recently featured in an article on Esoftskills, The Secret to Business Success: Communication Skills Training Unveiled.
In the News + Press Releases
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Electives team
Jun 14, 2024
How to leverage training to build a strong mentoring program
Explore the importance of mentoring and the training needed to develop strong mentors.
Leadership + Management Resources
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Electives team
Jun 13, 2024
9 ways managers can support employee growth + development
Learn 9 practical ways managers can support employee growth, make time for learning and build development into everyday work.
Leadership + Management Resources
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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 Resources