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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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.

All resources

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
Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth
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Electives team
Mar 15, 2024

Constructive feedback examples + how a feedback culture fosters growth

Constructive feedback is a cornerstone of employee growth, engagement and company success. Share these 4 examples of constructive feedback.
Communication skills
Who are the best manager trainers?
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Electives team
Mar 14, 2024

Who are the best manager trainers?

Exceptional manager trainers engage and motivate managers, transforming training sessions into interactive learning experiences with lasting impact.
Leadership + management

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