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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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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A man is leading a small group discussion in a professional development program.
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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Fostering belonging in the workplace through effective training strategies
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2024

Fostering belonging in the workplace through effective training strategies

Belonging training has become crucial in today's diverse and dynamic work environments because it goes beyond traditional diversity and inclusion initiatives by creating a sense of belonging for every employee.
Culture + collaboration
Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture
A woman who is smiling, sits at a desk in the office where she works. She's on her laptop and there's a man in the background sitting behind her at a desk on a computer.
Electives team
Feb 27, 2024

Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture

A recent McKinsey report sheds light on the critical shift from addressing burnout to promoting holistic health within organizations.
Culture + collaboration
5 reasons why career development is important
A man and a woman sit in a lobby looking at a tablet discussing career development.
Electives team
Feb 27, 2024

5 reasons why career development is important

Career development is pivotal in the modern workplace, serving as a cornerstone for organizational growth and employee satisfaction.
Culture + collaboration
Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework
There are seven people in a large office. Three are working at a communal table which have computers on them. Another three are working at a different table and conversing. One woman is sitting by herself in another room at a desk working.
Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework

Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) is a powerful framework many high-performance companies use to understand customer needs and drive business growth.
Leadership + management
Business + learning need to stay human-centered
Mariabrisa is a chief people officer at Owkin. Her headshot is in a circle frame with a white background. The background of the main photo is an ombre color that goes from an orange to a purple.
Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Business + learning need to stay human-centered

Mariabrisa, Chief People Officer at Owkin, recently sat down with Jason Lavender, Co-Founder and CEO of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
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5 reasons why you should help employees become strong managers
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

5 reasons why you should help employees become strong managers

Strong managers are pivotal in driving innovation, overcoming challenges and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Leadership + management
Cultivating organizational culture: A guide for People leaders
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Cultivating organizational culture: A guide for People leaders

Discover the keys to unlocking employee engagement through a strong culture. Explore actionable insights on organizational culture, leadership and transformative strategies.
Culture + collaboration
How can you improve manager skills across your organization?
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Electives team
Feb 23, 2024

How can you improve manager skills across your organization?

Learn the essential skills for improving manager skills across your organization.
Leadership + management
7 hybrid working tips for immediate + long-term impact
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Electives team
Feb 23, 2024

7 hybrid working tips for immediate + long-term impact

Make your hybrid work environment a success by focusing on strategies that enhance communication, flexibility and employee engagement.
Hybrid + remote work
How to lead through uncertainty
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Electives team
Feb 22, 2024

How to lead through uncertainty

Dive into strategies that can help you foster resilience and adaptability among your teams.
Leadership + management
Does leadership training work?
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Electives team
Feb 21, 2024

Does leadership training work?

Let's delve into the key aspects that influence the success of leadership training and how you optimize your programs for maximum impact.
Leadership + management
5 tips for maximizing employee engagement with learning stipends
A group of professionals are sitting in a classroom-style training environment.
Electives team
Feb 21, 2024

5 tips for maximizing employee engagement with learning stipends

Learning stipends are a fantastic resource, but they're only effective if your employees use them.
Learning best practices

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