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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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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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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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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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People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney
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Electives team
Mar 3, 2026

People developing people: Why great mentors bring you in the room with Clari’s Kristina Olney

Kristina Olney shares why HR needs a seat at the table, why training managers before they become managers changes everything and what she learned from an incredible CPO.
People leader interviews
Workplace holidays to celebrate in April
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in April

A curated catalog of April workplace holidays, including month-long celebrations and a link to our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
Boost your retention rates: The importance of investing in employee development
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Electives team
Feb 24, 2026

Boost your retention rates: The importance of investing in employee development

Employee retention remains crucial for organizational success. One of the most effective ways to boost retention is investing in employee development. Learn how in 2026.
Learning best practices
10 ways to help the Earth during Earth Month
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Electives team
Feb 19, 2026

10 ways to help the Earth during Earth Month

April is Earth Month and, along with Earth Day (celebrated on April 22). Here are 10 ways organizations can review and spotlight their efforts to support a healthy environment.
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5 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees
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Electives team
Feb 18, 2026

5 ways to help reduce work-related stress for employees

Stress Awareness Month (celebrated in April) presents a great opportunity for employers to address factors causing unnecessary stress for employees. Learn 5 practical ways to reduce workplace stress in 2026.
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Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout
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Electives team
Feb 17, 2026

Why trust is the engine behind every successful AI rollout

Only 20-31% of employees trust leadership. When trust is low, AI adoption stalls. Learn why trust is a capability issue and how to build it into your rollout strategy.
Innovation + productivity
How to get executives excited about people development
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Electives team
Feb 12, 2026

How to get executives excited about people development

Get executive buy-in for L&D by connecting holistic training to revenue, retention and business outcomes. Frame development as strategy, prove ROI fast and secure bigger budgets.
Learning best practices
Gender equity issues you can address during Women’s History Month
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Feb 11, 2026

Gender equity issues you can address during Women’s History Month

Discover how Electives can meet your team’s needs to celebrate Women’s History Month and other DEI holidays while creating enduring impact.
Culture + collaboration
The junior talent gap AI creates (and how smart companies solve it)
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Electives team
Feb 10, 2026

The junior talent gap AI creates (and how smart companies solve it)

AI is changing how junior employees learn. See how L&D leaders can build judgment, verification skills and confidence in early-career talent.
Innovation + productivity
What is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?
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Electives team
Feb 4, 2026

What is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?

Discover 7 ways to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility at work as part of a high-performance culture.
Culture + collaboration
How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging
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Electives team
Feb 3, 2026

How to design "third place" learning for connection & belonging

Workplace loneliness costs $4K per employee annually. Learn how to design live, cohort-based learning as "third place" architecture that builds connection, belonging and performance.
Culture + collaboration
Workplace holidays to celebrate in March
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Electives team
Feb 1, 2026

Workplace holidays to celebrate in March

March is packed with meaningful workplace holidays, and we’ve compiled a list of them for you. You can also download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration

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