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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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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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Boost your retention rates with employee development
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Electives team
Mar 22, 2023

Boost your retention rates with employee development

There are many ways to boost retention throughout an organization. One of the most effective ways is to invest in the development of your employees.
Learning best practices
How to enhance the leadership qualities of your employees
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Electives team
Mar 16, 2023

How to enhance the leadership qualities of your employees

Developing leadership skills across all the people within your organization (not just the leaders) can boost engagement and motivation.
Leadership + management
Electives instructor featured in Reader’s Digest
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Mar 15, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Reader’s Digest

Electives instructor Ruth Rathblott shares her journey of overcoming societal stigma.
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Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic
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Electives team
Mar 13, 2023

Electives instructor featured in The Atlantic

Wendy Shanker shares her experiences writing Oscar acceptance speeches.
In the news + press releases
6 ways to enhance collaboration across remote workforces
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Electives team
Mar 10, 2023

6 ways to enhance collaboration across remote workforces

It’s time to review our collaboration processes and styles and make long-term enhancements to accommodate long-term remote work.
Hybrid + remote work
7 ways to help your work team avoid burnout
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Electives team
Mar 7, 2023

7 ways to help your work team avoid burnout

Reducing burnout across an organization starts by recognizing the symptoms of burnout so you can help those in need.
Culture + collaboration
10 ways to help your remote team communicate better
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Electives team
Feb 28, 2023

10 ways to help your remote team communicate better

Strong communication skills throughout remote teams are critical to creating success. Here are 10 ways to help your team build better communication.
Leadership + management
Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community
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Electives team
Feb 16, 2023

Electives, Inc. significantly expands instructor community

Electives uses a stringent process to source, vet and curate traditional & nontraditional instructors that deliver unforgettable learning experiences.
In the news + press releases
Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast
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Electives team
Feb 6, 2023

Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast

Join Electives co-founder Krikor Dzeronian in the Zero Hiccup Way podcast as he talks about why "the best idea wins" and so much more.
In the news + press releases
Jason Lavender, Electives Co-Founder + CEO in CBNation
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Electives team
Feb 1, 2023

Jason Lavender, Electives Co-Founder + CEO in CBNation

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, was recently included in a CBNation article titled, "30 entrepreneurs share their takeaways from 2022."
In the news + press releases
Electives, Inc. doubles its live learning library to include more than 450 classes
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Electives team
Jan 26, 2023

Electives, Inc. doubles its live learning library to include more than 450 classes

Electives is the first enterprise live learning platform connecting the world’s experts with people-centric companies to deliver unforgettable learning experiences
In the news + press releases
4 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees
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Electives team
Jan 25, 2023

4 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees

Stress Awareness Month (celebrated in April) presents a great opportunity for employers to address any factors that may be causing unnecessary stress for employees.
Culture + collaboration

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