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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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A manager is sitting at his computer, leading two of his team members through practical AI application. The two team members are standing behind him looking over his shoulder.
Electives team
 
Apr 23, 2026

12 mistakes companies make when asking managers to lead AI

Most companies expect managers to lead AI adoption without setting them up to do it successfully. Here are 12 common mistakes (and what to do instead).
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Insights from Ruthmarie Swisher, Director of Leadership & Team Effectiveness at Progress Software
Electives team
 
Apr 2, 2026

People developing people: Treat talent as a system with Ruthmarie Swisher

Ruthmarie Swisher shares why successful companies treat talent as a system, how Progress Software ran an internal AI hackathon and why modern learning means accelerators instead of educational events.
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A man is leading a workshop in a conference room. A group of people is looking at him as he points at the flipchart.
Electives team
 
Apr 21, 2026

Professional development is organizational readiness (not a perk)

Professional development builds organizational readiness for AI, remote work and constant change. Treating it as a perk leaves your organization unprepared.
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A diverse group of people are meeting in a modern conference room. Four are sitting at a conference table discussing while one is writing on the whiteboard.
Electives team
 
May 5, 2026

Belonging requires capability, not just acceptance

Workplace belonging requires capability to contribute, not just acceptance. Learn how to build belonging through competence development, not culture statements alone.
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“June” in white type on an orange background
Electives team
 
May 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in June

We compiled a comprehensive list of June holidays you may want to observe throughout your organization. Plus, download our holiday calendar.

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Coaching managers on effective onboarding: 10 strategies for success
We are looking over the shoulders of new employees at the woman leading the onboarding training.
Electives team
Jun 25, 2024

Coaching managers on effective onboarding: 10 strategies for success

When managers see the value in structured onboarding, it improves the experience for new hires and enhances overall team performance and retention.
Leadership + management
Engaging + retaining employees during the era of quiet quitting
A manager is leaning over pointing at a young woman's screen as they discuss what they're seeing.
Electives team
Jun 24, 2024

Engaging + retaining employees during the era of quiet quitting

Quiet quitting often stems from a lack of motivation, feeling undervalued or seeing no clear career path.
Leadership + management
Deploying the stop, start, continue (SSC) approach to feedback
A young woman has a headset on and is having a conversation with someone via video conference.
Electives team
Jun 21, 2024

Deploying the stop, start, continue (SSC) approach to feedback

SSC quickly helps individuals and teams identify areas for improvement, new actions to take and current practices to maintain.
Communication skills
How a high-performance culture improves business outcomes
An overhead shot of a team collaborating on a project around a conference table.
Electives team
Jun 20, 2024

How a high-performance culture improves business outcomes

A high-performance culture improves business outcomes by fostering an environment where employees are motivated to excel, collaborate and innovate.
Culture + collaboration
How to help managers learn from their mistakes
We're looking at the profile of a woman working on her laptop at her home office.
Electives team
Jun 19, 2024

How to help managers learn from their mistakes

Embracing errors fosters a culture of continuous improvement and drives innovation and resilience.
Leadership + management
Teaching the importance of empathy to managers
A group of 3 diverse employees are smiling and reviewing some paperwork together.
Electives team
Jun 18, 2024

Teaching the importance of empathy to managers

As employee expectations evolve, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others has never been more vital.
Leadership + management
Authenticity in leadership
A man with glasses is smiling at the camera. Behind him coworkers are talking at a table.
Electives team
Jun 17, 2024

Authenticity in leadership

Explore the benefits of authentic leadership, how managers can lead by example and ways to encourage authenticity across teams.
Leadership + management
Electives featured in eSoftSkills
Electives team
Jun 14, 2024

Electives featured in eSoftSkills

Electives was recently featured in an article on Esoftskills, The Secret to Business Success: Communication Skills Training Unveiled.
In the news + press releases
How to leverage training to build a strong mentoring program
A young women and her mentor are sitting facing each other on a couch having a conversation in a common office space.
Electives team
Jun 14, 2024

How to leverage training to build a strong mentoring program

Explore the importance of mentoring and the training needed to develop strong mentors.
Leadership + management
9 ways managers can support employee growth + development
A young woman is working at her laptop on her desk, smiling and looking at her phone.
Electives team
Jun 13, 2024

9 ways managers can support employee growth + development

Managers are vital in encouraging employees to prioritize their growth. Here are some effective strategies to help boost learning.
Leadership + management
Leadership by example: Driving success through action
We are looking over a man's shoulder at his computer monitor on his desk while he talks to his team on video conference.
Electives team
Jun 12, 2024

Leadership by example: Driving success through action

When leaders embody the values they wish to see in their teams, it sets a powerful precedent.
Leadership + management
10 ways managers can inspire employees to excel
A woman is working from her home office and smiling at her laptop.
Electives team
Jun 11, 2024

10 ways managers can inspire employees to excel

Managers can create an environment where employees are more committed and produce better results.
Leadership + management

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