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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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A manager is sitting at his computer, leading two of his team members through practical AI application. The two team members are standing behind him looking over his shoulder.
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.

All resources

What are goal setting skills?
Three people are seated at a table looking over documents. There are two men and one woman in the middle. They have a laptop in front of them.
Electives team
Mar 7, 2024

What are goal setting skills?

Goal setting skills ensure that goals are set, realistic, achievable and aligned with broader career aspirations or organizational objectives.
Leadership + management
What helps create career growth?
A woman is sitting at table talking to two other people who are also sitting there. She's holding a notebook in her hand.
Electives team
Mar 6, 2024

What helps create career growth?

Career growth is a cornerstone of employee satisfaction and organizational success. Let's explore five strategies that can significantly impact career growth.
Individual contributors
What is the purpose of DEI training?
There are three employees sitting at a table together in the office engaging in a meeting with others. There's a laptop on the table with a chart displayed on the screen.
Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

What is the purpose of DEI training?

DEI training is a strategic enabler of organizational success. Discover the 7 business-building benefits of DEI training.
Culture + collaboration
Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level
A woman with glasses is listening to a man speak who is speaking with her. She's sitting at a desk with her laptop open.
Electives team
Mar 5, 2024

Designing success: The crucial training for managers at every level

The need for training varies between new and tenured managers, each requiring a unique approach to develop their abilities further.
Leadership + management
Employee engagement as a KPI
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Electives team
Mar 4, 2024

Employee engagement as a KPI

Engaged employees are more productive and innovative, provide better customer service and are less likely to leave the organization.
Culture + collaboration
Understanding the impact of a bad company culture
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Electives team
Mar 1, 2024

Understanding the impact of a bad company culture

A bad company culture can quietly undermine the very foundations of your organization.
Culture + collaboration
How to give feedback: Transforming your workplace through effective communication
A woman is sitting at a desk speaking to another woman who is sitting on the opposite side of the desk.
Electives team
Feb 29, 2024

How to give feedback: Transforming your workplace through effective communication

A feedback culture facilitates personal and professional growth and nurtures an environment where trust and openness flourish.
Communication skills
Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture
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Electives team
Feb 27, 2024

Elevating employee wellbeing by developing a strong learning culture

A recent McKinsey report sheds light on the critical shift from addressing burnout to promoting holistic health within organizations.
Culture + collaboration
Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework
There are seven people in a large office. Three are working at a communal table which have computers on them. Another three are working at a different table and conversing. One woman is sitting by herself in another room at a desk working.
Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Guiding growth with the ‘Jobs to Be Done’ framework

Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) is a powerful framework many high-performance companies use to understand customer needs and drive business growth.
Leadership + management
Business + learning need to stay human-centered
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Business + learning need to stay human-centered

Mariabrisa, Chief People Officer at Owkin, recently sat down with Jason Lavender, Co-Founder and CEO of Electives for a People Developing People interview.
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5 reasons why you should help employees become strong managers
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

5 reasons why you should help employees become strong managers

Strong managers are pivotal in driving innovation, overcoming challenges and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Leadership + management
Cultivating organizational culture: A guide for People leaders
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Electives team
Feb 26, 2024

Cultivating organizational culture: A guide for People leaders

Discover the keys to unlocking employee engagement through a strong culture. Explore actionable insights on organizational culture, leadership and transformative strategies.
Culture + collaboration

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