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Electives team
 
Jan 21, 2026

Why smart L&D teams are shifting budgets away from pre-recorded courses

Skills are changing faster than courses can keep up. Here's why L&D teams are shifting from buying content libraries to building real capabilities in 2026.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Dec 16, 2025

When high performers need a new challenge (not a new job)

Keep high performers engaged without promoting them into management. Practical strategies for creating growth paths, stretch assignments and new challenges that drive retention.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Jan 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in February

Discover our listing of February workplace holidays to celebrate and download our holiday calendar.

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Getting good at conflict resolution
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Electives team
Oct 17, 2024

Getting good at conflict resolution

Learning to navigate conflict effectively is key to building a healthy work environment where employees feel heard and valued.
Communication skills
Understanding conscious + unconscious bias in the workplace
A diverse group of job applicants are sitting in a row in the lobby of a modern office. They are laughing and conversing.
Electives team
Oct 16, 2024

Understanding conscious + unconscious bias in the workplace

Whether conscious or unconscious, bias impacts how employees interact, make decisions and shape company culture.
Culture + collaboration
Why career development should be part of your total rewards program
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Electives team
Oct 15, 2024

Why career development should be part of your total rewards program

Companies that invest in the growth of their employees see higher retention, improved performance and a more robust talent pipeline.
Learning best practices
How to spark curiosity + keep things aligned
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Electives team
Oct 11, 2024

How to spark curiosity + keep things aligned

Curiosity can drive real progress in your organization. But without focus, curiosity can go off the rails. Learn how to strike a balance.
Innovation + productivity
Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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