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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Sep 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in October

We’ve curated a list of workplace holidays to celebrate in October. Plus download our annual holiday calendar.

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How can you help managers be more innovative?
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024

How can you help managers be more innovative?

Here are 7 practical strategies to help managers unlock their innovative potential and inspire their teams to push boundaries and think differently.
Leadership + management
Does goal setting improve motivation?
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Electives team
Mar 25, 2024

Does goal setting improve motivation?

Goal setting motivates employees by providing direction, enhancing clarity, offering challenges and facilitating feedback.
Leadership + management
Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders
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Electives team
Mar 21, 2024

Ego suspension: A transformative skill for people leaders

Ego suspension is a transformative skill focused on setting aside one's needs, opinions and perspectives to truly listen and understand others.
Leadership + management
Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Connections + vulnerability = boosted productivity + retention

Sierra Quiros, Senior Manager of Talent and DEIB Programs at Betterment, recently sat down with Jason Lavender of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Growth hacking — 6 ways to race to the top

Encourage your team to adopt a growth-hacking mindset, leveraging every available resource creatively and efficiently to boost performance.
Innovation + productivity
Accountability is critical for thriving businesses
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Accountability is critical for thriving businesses

Accountability in today’s world is about navigating responsibilities with precision and integrity.
Leadership + management
Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture
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Electives team
Mar 20, 2024

Implementing radical candor to foster a high-performance culture

Radical candor transforms workplace dynamics, promoting a more engaged and efficient workforce.
Culture + collaboration
How to foster a high-performance culture without burning out your employees
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2024

How to foster a high-performance culture without burning out your employees

Creating a high-performance culture within your organization doesn't mean pushing your team to the brink.
Culture + collaboration
What topics should new manager training include?
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Electives team
Mar 19, 2024

What topics should new manager training include?

Stepping into a managerial role requires a variety of skills to effectively lead a team and contribute to an organization's success.
Leadership + management
Understanding Gen Z: A game-changer for HR success
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2024

Understanding Gen Z: A game-changer for HR success

If you want to recruit, engage and retain Gen Z employees, here are 12 ways to do it.
Individual contributors
How to measure manager performance
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Electives team
Mar 18, 2024

How to measure manager performance

Discover 4 of the most critical manager KPIs and 6 effective strategies for evaluating manager performance.
Leadership + management
Why is manager training important?
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Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Why is manager training important?

Manager training has an influence that extends well past the individuals going through the training.
Leadership + management

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