Skip navigation
ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

Featured resources

Text Link
A diverse team of people are working in an open concept office on an AI rollout plan.
Electives team
 
Feb 17, 2026

Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout

Only 20-31% of employees trust leadership. When trust is low, AI adoption stalls. Learn why trust is a capability issue and how to build it into your rollout strategy.
Text Link
Purple-orange gradient rectangle. Center top: circle image of Kristina Olney. Center bottom: White bold text, "An interview with Kristina Olney, VP of Global People Operations at Clari"
Electives team
 
Mar 3, 2026

People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney

Kristina Olney shares why HR needs a seat at the table, why training managers before they become managers changes everything and what she learned from an incredible CPO.
Text Link
A woman is training a new manager at her desk. The new manager is sitting, while the woman stands beside her pointing at the monitor.
Electives team
 
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
Text Link
A man is taking a drink of water while working at his home desk with his laptop in front of him.
Electives team
 
Feb 3, 2026

How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging

Workplace loneliness costs $4K per employee annually. Learn how to design live, cohort-based learning as "third place" architecture that builds connection, belonging and performance.
Text Link
“May” in white type on an orange background
Electives team
 
Apr 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in May

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

All resources

Electives, Inc. lands coveted spot on EdTech 200 list
2022 North America EdTech 200 - Holon IQ - Logo on an orange background
Electives team
Oct 26, 2022

Electives, Inc. lands coveted spot on EdTech 200 list

Electives announced its inclusion within the HolonIQ 2022 North American EdTech 200 list of most promising startups.
In the news + press releases
Relativity partners with Electives to create customized learning program
A gay male couple with their daughter are baking together.
Electives team
Sep 12, 2022

Relativity partners with Electives to create customized learning program

A topic like family can be difficult to discuss in the workplace. But, when Relativity asked employees what topics they wanted to learn, modern family dynamics – including adoption, interracial dynamics, LGBTQ/same-sex adoption – topped the list.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder + CEO Jason Lavender on Category Visionaries podcast
In black type on purple to blue gradient background "Jason Lavender Co-Founder + CEO of Electives as seen in:" The Category Visionaries podcast logo appears below the text. The Electives "E" icon is also present.
Electives team
Aug 25, 2022

Electives Co-Founder + CEO Jason Lavender on Category Visionaries podcast

Join Jason Lavender, Co-Founder & CEO of Electives, as he talks about his entrepreneurial journey on the Category Visionaries podcast.
In the news + press releases
Why diversity of voices matters
A diverse group of colleagues are sitting around a table discussing a topic.
Electives team
Jul 22, 2022

Why diversity of voices matters

Diverse voices in your company can allow your business to grow in a number of ways. Here are five examples.
Culture + collaboration
How to make the business case for mental health education at work
Woman practicing meditation on the floor. The shared office space is behind her.
Ryan
Jul 20, 2022

How to make the business case for mental health education at work

When you are making a business case to leaders, they often need numbers - not the warm fluffy feel good stories and gut feelings. They need facts and tangible data.
Culture + collaboration
Zynga partners with Electives to empower ZERG leaders with learning options
A purple gradient rectangle. The Zynga logo is centered over the Electives logo with an "x" in between.
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
A purple gradient rectangle. The ChaiOne logo is centered over the Electives logo with an "x" in between.
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
Manager woman leading a brainstorming meeting.
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
Electives in the news" at the top in black font. The Built In logo is beneath it. The background is a blue gradient.
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
A team of diverse employees are standing outside an office building. They're smiling and one is holding out her arm to take a selfie. Someone in the back is holding up 2 fingers to make the peace sign.
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”
A purple gradient rectangle. The Signifyd logo is centered over the Electives logo with an "x" in between.
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

Request a demo.