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Jun 23, 2026

Learner spotlight: What changes when a manager goes all-in on learning

Tyler Winn, Technical Support Engineering Manager at ActivTrak, shares how Electives Membership changed how he leads, communicates and develops his team.
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Electives team
 
May 26, 2026

How to build a clearer AI-first people strategy in under 2 weeks

Most AI strategies stall because leaders lack real data about their people. Learn how an AI Fluency & Culture Assessment builds a clear people strategy in under two weeks.
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Electives team
 
May 13, 2026

High engagement, low performance: What your surveys aren't tracking

Engagement surveys measure employee-to-company relationships but miss the peer connections that drive performance during change. Learn what to track instead.
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Electives team
 
Jun 15, 2026

Your managers can communicate. Just not for the job they now have.

Communication skills can be learned. That was never really the question. The real question is why your managers are still communicating like it is 2019, and what that is costing you right now.
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Jul 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

Plan August 2026 workplace holidays with DEI-focused dates, observance ideas and inclusion tips for HR, People and L&D leaders.

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How to celebrate Human Rights Day at work
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Electives team
Dec 1, 2025

How to celebrate Human Rights Day at work

Human Rights Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the freedoms that the UDHR granted us and raises awareness of how people’s human rights can be violated. How should you celebrate Human Rights Day? We have 3 great ways.
Culture + collaboration
Gratitude: The low-key secret to high-performance cultures
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Electives team
Nov 25, 2025

Gratitude: The low-key secret to high-performance cultures

When done right, gratitude rewires teams to be more connected, resilient and productive.
Culture + collaboration
The 3-hour skills gap analysis (yes, really)
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2025

The 3-hour skills gap analysis (yes, really)

Skip the months-long skills gap analysis. Get actionable insights in 3 hours with this practical framework for year-end planning and L&D strategy.
Learning best practices
4 mistakes that derail new managers (and how to fix them before it's too late)
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Electives team
Nov 20, 2025

4 mistakes that derail new managers (and how to fix them before it's too late)

Avoid the common mistakes that cause new manager transitions to fail. Learn how to support first-time managers, adjust workloads, normalize asking for help and course-correct early.
Leadership + management
How to build a learning roadmap that employees love
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Electives team
Nov 19, 2025

How to build a learning roadmap that employees love

Practical strategies for L&D planning that aligns with business goals and gets executive buy-in during budget season.
Learning best practices
Turning star ICs into great managers (without losing what made them shine)
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Electives team
Nov 14, 2025

Turning star ICs into great managers (without losing what made them shine)

Learn how to transition top individual contributors into effective managers without losing their technical excellence
Individual contributors
From talent hoarding to talent velocity: Building cultures where people don’t get “stuck”
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Electives team
Nov 11, 2025

From talent hoarding to talent velocity: Building cultures where people don’t get “stuck”

L&D budgets are shrinking, but impact doesn’t have to. Learn how lean teams can deliver skill-building that sticks, without complex rollouts or costly programs.
Culture + collaboration
6 ideas for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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Electives team
Nov 10, 2025

6 ideas for International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated each year on December 3 with an aim of raising awareness and breaking down barriers.
Culture + collaboration
People developing people: Bullhorn’s playbook for learning culture in the age of AI
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Nov 6, 2025

People developing people: Bullhorn’s playbook for learning culture in the age of AI

Kristina Bell, Senior Director of Talent Management at Bullhorn, shares how she’s building a sustainable learning culture, leading with trust and helping people grow in the age of AI.
People leader interviews
How Asmara Silverman at Philo built a culture of growth and connection with Electives Membership
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Electives team
Nov 5, 2025

How Asmara Silverman at Philo built a culture of growth and connection with Electives Membership

Electives helped Philo make learning easy to scale and hard to ignore, with 95% of learners reporting behavior change.
Case studies
Fixing the feedback vacuum: Why most peer feedback fails and what actually works
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Electives team
Nov 4, 2025

Fixing the feedback vacuum: Why most peer feedback fails and what actually works

Struggling to make peer feedback useful? Discover why most systems fail—and how expert-led, real-time practice builds a feedback culture that sticks.
Communication skills
Hyper-personalized learning is here. Are you ready?
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Electives team
Oct 29, 2025

Hyper-personalized learning is here. Are you ready?

Today’s employees want growth on their terms. Here's how to deliver high-impact, personalized learning—without a big team or budget.
Learning best practices

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