Skip navigation
Login

Request demo

Request demo

ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

Featured resources

Text Link
A diverse group of people are sitting at a table with their laptops, discussing how AI is impacting their learning strategy.
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.
Text Link
There's a woman standing in front of two people who are sitting down and she is presenting a chart that sits behind her.
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.
Text Link
A man is conducting a performance review virtually on his laptop.
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.
Text Link
A man is leading a small group discussion in a professional development program.
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.
Text Link
December in white type on orange background
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.

All resources

Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar
Three people are working together at a conference table. Two of them are looking over at the middle person's laptop.
Electives team
Oct 10, 2024

Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar

The 2025 holiday calendar is your key to balancing workloads, improving morale and avoiding that inevitable end-of-year burnout.
Culture + collaboration
Maintaining a fast-paced environment (without burning out your people)
A young woman is working on her laptop on the couch while talking on the phone and holding a document.
Electives team
Oct 9, 2024

Maintaining a fast-paced environment (without burning out your people)

A fast-paced environment is a potential trap for burnout. It takes the right culture and careful attention to make it work.
Culture + collaboration
10 Halloween team-building ideas for work
A Jack-o-lantern sits on the counter of an office break room that is decorated for Halloween.
Electives team
Oct 8, 2024

10 Halloween team-building ideas for work

Halloween is a perfect opportunity to boost team spirit, encourage creativity and give everyone a break from their day-to-day routines.
Culture + collaboration
Top 10 communication skills class categories
A group of four diverse employees are having a conversation in a conference room.
Electives team
Oct 7, 2024

Top 10 communication skills class categories

Strong communication skills are essential at every level of an organization. Discover the top categories and who needs to be good at what.
Communication skills
100 unique gift ideas for employees
A woman is watering a plan on her desk. We are looking at her from the side.
Electives team
Oct 3, 2024

100 unique gift ideas for employees

Recognizing your employees' efforts through thoughtful gifts can enhance employee engagement, boost morale and strengthen your company culture.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine

Learn how continuous professional development encourages employees to stay at organizations longer.
In the news + press releases
5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything

Sometimes the best way to understand the importance of good managers is to see what happens when bad managers are in charge.
Leadership + management
How to create a strong leadership culture
A diverse group of coworkers are working in an office common area.
Electives team
Oct 1, 2024

How to create a strong leadership culture

Discover the key traits that define effective leadership plus a list of practical training topics.
Leadership + management
What is active listening?
A group of coworkers are listening and smiling at a coworker telling a story.
Electives team
Sep 30, 2024

What is active listening?

Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their message and responding thoughtfully.
Communication skills
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
Two women are looking at a tablet and smiling n an office.
Electives team
Sep 27, 2024

Helping employees learn to say ‘no’

Learning to say no helps employees set boundaries, manage workloads and focus on what truly matters.
Leadership + management
What is the modern manager?
A diverse team of people are smiling and laughing, looking at the same laptop.
Electives team
Sep 26, 2024

What is the modern manager?

With their diverse skill sets, the modern manager is key in driving productivity and success, blending accountability, empathy, innovation and influence.
Leadership + management
5 ways to boost morale while cutting costs
Electives team
Sep 25, 2024

5 ways to boost morale while cutting costs

Motivating your team with low-cost or even no-cost strategies is possible. Here are 5 practical ways.
Culture + collaboration

Request a demo.