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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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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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Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options
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Electives team
Jul 15, 2022

Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options

ZERG participants expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the valuable experiences provided.
Culture + collaboration
ChaiOne partners with Electives to offer monthly learning as employee benefit
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Electives team
Jul 8, 2022

ChaiOne partners with Electives to offer monthly learning as employee benefit

Participants were impressed with the program and expressed their enjoyment of specific content, such as the "withdrawals and deposits" section, which taught them the importance of setting boundaries and expectations.
Culture + collaboration
Clari partners with Electives to deliver practical manager training for new managers
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Electives team
Jul 1, 2022

Clari partners with Electives to deliver practical manager training for new managers

Participants of the program found it to be highly effective and practical. They praised the instructors and content, which they found to be well-paced and immediately applicable.
Leadership + management
Electives Co-Founder + CEO on the Systematic Leader Podcast
Electives team
Jun 23, 2022

Electives Co-Founder + CEO on the Systematic Leader Podcast

Jason joins host Karl Staib to discuss the importance of celebrating failure.
In the news + press releases
Electives selected as top leadership training course
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Electives team
Jun 14, 2022

Electives selected as top leadership training course

Startup Boston recently named Electives a top leadership training program.
In the news + press releases
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

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