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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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The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most
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Monica Noll
May 9, 2024

The 5 core competencies today’s managers need most

The five manager competencies HR and L&D leaders should build now: trust, alignment, motivation, efficiency and adaptivity.
Leadership + Management Resources
Why adaptability is critical to success at work
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Electives team
May 8, 2024

Why adaptability is critical to success at work

Learn why adaptability is critical at work, how it helps companies respond to change and what it looks like across career levels.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
How to improve employee motivation
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Electives team
May 8, 2024

How to improve employee motivation

Motivated employees are more innovative and proactive, contribute positively to team dynamics and drive better customer experiences and outcomes.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Effective communication + teamwork in fast-paced environments
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

Effective communication + teamwork in fast-paced environments

This guide provides a framework to boost communication and collaboration, key components for success in fast-paced environments.
Individual Contributor Resources
What are power skills for today’s workplace?
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

What are power skills for today’s workplace?

Power skills (aka soft skills) are absolutely critical for success in today's workplace.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
How can professional development help my employees?
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Electives team
May 7, 2024

How can professional development help my employees?

Professional development can significantly help your employee’s productivity and satisfaction.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
What Are Soft Skills?
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Electives team
May 6, 2024

What Are Soft Skills?

Soft skills are the interpersonal attributes you need to succeed in the workplace.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
Enhancing your employer brand: 10 actionable strategies
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Electives team
May 3, 2024

Enhancing your employer brand: 10 actionable strategies

Taking action to improve your employer brand can significantly enhance your ability to attract and retain top talent.
Culture + Collaboration Resources
Embracing life learning: Continuous growth at every career stage
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Electives team
May 2, 2024

Embracing life learning: Continuous growth at every career stage

Continuous learning is a life-long endeavor that evolves with each career stage from IC to executive.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
Electives featured in Resources for Humans Juneteenth resources
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Electives team
May 1, 2024

Electives featured in Resources for Humans Juneteenth resources

RfH is a free Slack community of 23,000+ HR leaders designed to help HR professionals connect, share advice and ask questions.
In the News + Press Releases
Employee training plan template
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Electives team
May 1, 2024

Employee training plan template

Build an employee training plan that aligns skills, goals, delivery methods and measurement across roles and departments.
Learning Best Practices for HR Teams
5 reasons + 5 ways to help employees break out of their comfort zones
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Electives team
May 1, 2024

5 reasons + 5 ways to help employees break out of their comfort zones

Discover the benefits of pushing boundaries and motivating employees to step out of their comfort zones.
Innovation + Productivity Resources

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