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Electives team
 
Jul 16, 2025

How managers drive cultural change

Want to change your culture? Start with how your managers run meetings, give feedback and support careers.
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Electives team
 
Jun 5, 2025

AI skills that drive innovation, not just automation

With AI Appreciation Day coming up, it’s time to build AI skills into your programs—so employees use AI to drive innovation and business value, not just automate tasks.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.
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Electives team
 
Aug 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in September

We’ve curated a list of holidays for September to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our annual holiday calendar.

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9 alcohol-free ideas for team bonding
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Electives team
May 17, 2022

9 alcohol-free ideas for team bonding

Most employees crave connection and camaraderie, especially after a full day of sitting in front of screens. Here are 9 alcohol-free ways to build trust in your teams.
Culture + collaboration
Signifyd partners with Electives to create a “Month of Wellbeing”
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Electives team
May 15, 2022

Signifyd partners with Electives to create a “Month of Wellbeing”

Participants raved about the classes and the instructors after the Signifyd Month of Wellbeing. The high-energy and engaging instructors made each class fun and exciting to attend.
Culture + collaboration
Taking the bias out of your hiring processes
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Electives team
May 11, 2022

Taking the bias out of your hiring processes

Do you know if bias has had an impact on your hiring decisions or interviews? Take this test to find out.
Learning best practices
Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian published in MIT news
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Electives team
Mar 23, 2022

Electives Co-Founder Krikor Dzeronian published in MIT news

Krikor shares his story of meeting Co-Founder Jason Lavender and launching Electives.
In the news + press releases
Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo featured in Entrepreneur
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Electives team
Jan 28, 2022

Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo featured in Entrepreneur

Super Bowl champion and Electives investor Jerod Mayo shares four business lessons with Entrepreneur.
In the news + press releases
Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender featured in The Enterprisers Project
Electives team
Jan 4, 2022

Electives Co-Founder Jason Lavender featured in The Enterprisers Project

Jason details the 4 soft skills leaders will need: patience, empathic listening, storytelling, a collaborative mindset
In the news + press releases
Electives Co-Founder featured in CEOWORLD Magazine
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Electives team
Dec 23, 2021

Electives Co-Founder featured in CEOWORLD Magazine

Learn how L&D can combat the Great Resignation and retain top talent.
In the news + press releases
What are ERGs, and why do you want them?
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Electives team
Nov 16, 2021

What are ERGs, and why do you want them?

For folks unfamiliar with employee resource groups, we answered frequently asked questions about why they are important in the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
Credera partners with Electives to bring DEIB learning + conversations to leadership
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2021

Credera partners with Electives to bring DEIB learning + conversations to leadership

Employee feedback revealed that the DEI learning series was a resounding success, empowering individuals and promoting group learning.
Culture + collaboration
CareFirst partners with Electives to deliver week-long DEI training
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Electives team
Oct 21, 2021

CareFirst partners with Electives to deliver week-long DEI training

CareFirst, in partnership with Electives, hosted a Week of Equity & Action for their employees and community members to learn from experts on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Culture + collaboration
75 tips to keep people engaged in virtual meetings
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Sep 29, 2021

75 tips to keep people engaged in virtual meetings

By implementing intentional strategies, online sessions can be just as engaging, if not more so, than in-person meetings.
Learning best practices
Workplace lessons from Olympic athletes: Storytelling, resilience, teamwork
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Electives team
Aug 11, 2021

Workplace lessons from Olympic athletes: Storytelling, resilience, teamwork

No matter their background, Electives instructors are authentic as they tell stories from their lives. Here are workplace lessons from a handful of Electives instructors with Olympic roots.
Leadership + management

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