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ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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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.
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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.
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Electives team
 
Jan 20, 2026

What makes manager training different from leadership training

Manager training and leadership training aren't the same thing. Learn the key differences, what each role needs to learn and how to build development programs that actually work.
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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.
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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.

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Electives instructor featured in The Type A+ podcast
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Electives team
Aug 30, 2023

Electives instructor featured in The Type A+ podcast

Kerry Anne Hoffman, an organization and project management expert, was interviewed for the “How to Optimize Everything” episode.
In the news + press releases
Cultural differences in the workplace
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Electives team
Aug 30, 2023

Cultural differences in the workplace

Create an environment where employees feel empowered and can thrive personally and professionally by educating your employees about cultural differences.
Culture + collaboration
Goal setting: A comprehensive guide
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Electives team
Aug 28, 2023

Goal setting: A comprehensive guide

Insights, strategies and tools to help you foster a culture of goal-setting within your organization.
Learning best practices
Boosting productivity through a culture of trust
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Electives team
Aug 21, 2023

Boosting productivity through a culture of trust

Boost workplace productivity and morale with actionable steps for HR + people leaders from a recent study on trust's impact on productivity.
Culture + collaboration
Tapping into the strengths of Generation Z in the workforce
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Electives team
Aug 15, 2023

Tapping into the strengths of Generation Z in the workforce

Unlock essential insights on Gen Z's values, tech-savviness and work/life balance. Discover critical takeaways for HR leaders to foster a future-ready workforce.
Culture + collaboration
Electives instructor featured in Yale News
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Electives team
Aug 9, 2023

Electives instructor featured in Yale News

Wes Gobar shares his work helping young Black professionals secure green jobs and help inform climate policy.
In the news + press releases
Developing resilient people + companies
Electives team
Aug 7, 2023

Developing resilient people + companies

Insights from Trent Savage, SVP of HR for Mountain America Credit Union
People leader interviews
Remote team management in the modern world
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Electives team
Aug 3, 2023

Remote team management in the modern world

Intentional team discussions and self-reflections can help you optimize your organization’s practices for enhanced productivity when working remotely.
Hybrid + remote work
Leveraging an age-diverse workforce for competitive advantage
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Electives team
Jul 28, 2023

Leveraging an age-diverse workforce for competitive advantage

With aging populations and lengthening work lives, the proportion of older workers in the global workforce is increasing. We’ve summarized the key findings from a recent report – and provided actionable insights for HR and people leaders.
Culture + collaboration
Electives instructor Karen Laos featured on Fox15 News
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Electives team
Jul 26, 2023

Electives instructor Karen Laos featured on Fox15 News

Karen Laos is a communication expert and confidence cultivator. She is fiercely committed to equipping women in business to stop holding back and speak up.
In the news + press releases
Employee learning experience trends: Insights + actions for people leaders
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Electives team
Jul 20, 2023

Employee learning experience trends: Insights + actions for people leaders

New trends are reshaping the landscape of employee experience. We’ve distilled the key insights from a recent report for HR and people leaders looking to stay ahead of these changes.
Learning best practices
Navigating ESG trends: Essential insights for HR + people leaders
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Electives team
Jul 19, 2023

Navigating ESG trends: Essential insights for HR + people leaders

We’ve distilled the key findings of Cision’s recent ESG Communication Trends report and provided actionable steps for HR and people leaders.
Culture + collaboration

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