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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
 
Nov 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in December

Month-long celebrations in December, workplace holidays in December and our holiday calendar download.

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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
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

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