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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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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
5 workplace trends based on employee comments
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Electives team
Jul 21, 2021

5 workplace trends based on employee comments

To reflect on our 50th milestone, we took the opportunity as a team to review feedback from more than 5,000 employees. Here’s what we learned.
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in DiversityQ
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Electives team
Jun 22, 2021

Electives instructor featured in DiversityQ

Electives instructor Trish Foster featured in DiversityQ emphasizing the importance of active allyship in promoting better diversity and inclusion.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Muse by Clio
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Electives team
Apr 26, 2021

Electives instructor featured in Muse by Clio

Electives instructor Tony Lee drew inspiration from his parents to create an emotional Google ad campaign.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Adweek
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Electives team
Apr 24, 2021

Electives instructor featured in Adweek

Electives instructor Tony Lee played a pivotal role in crafting emotionally resonant ads for the Oscars broadcast.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in the Podcast Magazine
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Electives team
Apr 17, 2021

Electives instructor featured in the Podcast Magazine

Electives instructor Monica D. Livingston discussed her journey from professional football player to entrepreneur.
In the news + press releases

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