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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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A man is leading a workshop in a conference room. A group of people is looking at him as he points at the flipchart.
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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A diverse group of people are meeting in a modern conference room. Four are sitting at a conference table discussing while one is writing on the whiteboard.
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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Putting people development into the DNA of a company
Electives team
Jan 9, 2024

Putting people development into the DNA of a company

Dr. Vijay Pendakur shares insights in our People Developing People interview.
People leader interviews
Workplace holiday calendar and celebration listings
A team of diverse people are sitting in a circle and laughing.
Electives team
Jan 1, 2024

Workplace holiday calendar and celebration listings

Celebrate diversity and foster awareness with our comprehensive workplace holiday resources for HR + people leaders. Plus download our holiday calendar.
Culture + collaboration
The power of live learning for employee growth
We are looking over a man's shoulder at his computer monitor where he is participating in a virtual live learning session.
Electives team
Dec 26, 2023

The power of live learning for employee growth

Empower your team with these impactful live learning strategies to overcome challenges, foster engagement and elevate workplace skills.
Learning best practices
The essential qualities your managers need for success
A young man is working on his laptop from a desk in his living room and is smiling.
Electives team
Dec 22, 2023

The essential qualities your managers need for success

Explore the key qualities of good managers, from asking for help to emotional intelligence.
Leadership + management
Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork
A young woman is working on a whiteboard.
Electives team
Dec 20, 2023

Elevating productivity with real-time feedback and teamwork

Discover the 5 action steps you can take to create or enhance real-time feedback in your organization.
Innovation + productivity
Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog
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Electives team
Dec 19, 2023

Electives instructor featured in the NASM blog

Darlene Marshall is an expert at the intersection of lifestyle, wellness and wellbeing.
In the news + press releases
How to create L&D alignment across an organization
A diverse group of people are working together, looking at a computer monitor.
Electives team
Dec 18, 2023

How to create L&D alignment across an organization

Thoughts on learning synergy at the organization, team and individual levels
Learning best practices
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

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