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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Jul 16, 2025

How managers drive cultural change

Want to change your culture? Start with how your managers run meetings, give feedback and support careers.
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Electives team
 
Jun 5, 2025

AI skills that drive innovation, not just automation

With AI Appreciation Day coming up, it’s time to build AI skills into your programs—so employees use AI to drive innovation and business value, not just automate tasks.
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Electives team
 
Jul 25, 2024

Top 10 reasons employees don't use their learning stipends

Learning stipends can transform careers and drive organizational success. Yet, many employees fail to take advantage of these opportunities.
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Electives team
 
Jul 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in August

We’ve curated a list of holidays for August to keep you in the loop on what’s most commonly celebrated. Plus, download our holiday calendar.
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Electives team
 
Jun 6, 2024

Electives Named Professional Development Solution Provider of the Year

Honored by EdTech Breakthrough for outstanding innovation in educational technology

All resources

Boosting employee growth: The power of live learning with peers
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Electives team
Nov 14, 2023

Boosting employee growth: The power of live learning with peers

Discover the power of live learning to enhance employee growth, foster a positive workplace culture and improve engagement with actionable insights in this guide.
Learning best practices
Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender on Winning EQ
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Electives team
Nov 13, 2023

Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender on Winning EQ

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, recently joined Marc Stcherbina on his LinkedIn Live show, Winning EQ, sharing how Electives started.
In the news + press releases
Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender in Transcend Newsletter
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Electives team
Nov 10, 2023

Electives co-founder and CEO Jason Lavender in Transcend Newsletter

Jason Lavender, Electives co-founder and CEO, recently contributed to Transcend Newsletter, sharing the state and future of Corporate Learning startups in Edtech.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Harvard Business Review
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Electives team
Nov 9, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Harvard Business Review

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez shares his expertise on essential project management skills and tools.
In the news + press releases
Empowering women at work
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Electives team
Nov 9, 2023

Empowering women at work

Unlock actionable strategies for empowering women at work, from tracking progress to addressing microaggressions. Learn how HR leaders can create a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
Culture + collaboration
Electives instructor featured in Active Towns
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Electives team
Nov 2, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Active Towns

Dr. Tristan Cleveland is an expert in healthy, sustainable urban design and walkability.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor in Entrepreneur Magazine
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Electives team
Oct 26, 2023

Electives instructor in Entrepreneur Magazine

Anna David shares key lessons she learned building a million-dollar business.
In the news + press releases
Electives featured in Startup Boston as an EdTech Startup to Watch
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Electives team
Oct 26, 2023

Electives featured in Startup Boston as an EdTech Startup to Watch

Startup Boston, the leading expert in the Boston and New England startup scene, recently named Electives as one of their EdTech Startups to Watch.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor Jenny Vazquez-Newsum featured in Fortune
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Electives team
Oct 24, 2023

Electives instructor Jenny Vazquez-Newsum featured in Fortune

Electives instructor Jenny Vazquez-Newsum was featured in Fortune sharing tips for becoming a more inclusive leader.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Forbes
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Electives team
Oct 14, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Forbes

Electives instructor Ruth Rathblott advocates for focusing on abilities rather than disabilities to empower individuals in the workplace.
In the news + press releases
Shaping the future of work
Electives team
Oct 10, 2023

Shaping the future of work

Shari Chernack, Senior Principal of People Strategy + Transformation at Mercer, shares insights during the latest People developing people interview.
People leader interviews
The async vs. live training debate
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Electives team
Sep 28, 2023

The async vs. live training debate

Learn the difference between async + live training – and which is tool is better suited to help people learn a particular skill.
Learning best practices

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