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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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Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show
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Electives team
Dec 8, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the an episode of The Small Business Show

Lorraine K. Lee shares her expertise to help entrepreneurs manage virtual teams.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal
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Electives team
Dec 4, 2023

Electives instructor and Panera chairman featured in Boston Business Journal

Electives instructor and Panera chairman was featured in Boston Business Journal.
In the news + press releases
Unique gifts, perks and benefits to increase employee engagement + retention
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Electives team
Dec 1, 2023

Unique gifts, perks and benefits to increase employee engagement + retention

Create a culture that attracts and retains an engaged workforce through unique benefits and perks for employees.
Culture + collaboration
Electives recommended in Senior Executive guide for ERGs
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Electives team
Nov 30, 2023

Electives recommended in Senior Executive guide for ERGs

In an article about building ERGs, Electives is recommended as the best learning platform for affordable DEI + ERG training solutions.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor Dan Cnossen featured in 60 Minutes Overtime
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Electives team
Nov 28, 2023

Electives instructor Dan Cnossen featured in 60 Minutes Overtime

Electives instructor Dan Cnossen, a Navy SEAL veteran and Paralympian, was recently featured in a CBS News 60 Minutes Overtime feature.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured on the Growth League Podcast
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2023

Electives instructor featured on the Growth League Podcast

Shea Cole shares her journey from arts to digital marketing leadership on the Growth League Podcast.
In the news + press releases
Transforming learning programs at growing organizations
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Electives team
Nov 21, 2023

Transforming learning programs at growing organizations

Explore actionable strategies for busy leaders to boost employee retention through transformative learning. Champion a robust learning culture and unique upskilling approaches, and break free from makeshift solutions.
Learning best practices
Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader
Nov 16, 2023

Seeing people as assets: Perspectives from an HR leader

Ellen Raim, Founder of People Matter, shares insights during the latest People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Electives instructor Marci Alboher featured in Forbes
Electives instructor Marci Alboher was featured in a Forbes article about career changes after 50.
Electives team
Nov 15, 2023

Electives instructor Marci Alboher featured in Forbes

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In the news + press releases
The power of storytelling for learning and development
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Electives team
Nov 15, 2023

The power of storytelling for learning and development

The power of storytelling lies in its ability to forge profound connections. The key is tapping into common human emotions.
Learning best practices
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

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