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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 Co-Founder featured in CEOWORLD Magazine
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Electives team
Dec 23, 2021

Electives Co-Founder featured in CEOWORLD Magazine

Learn how L&D can combat the Great Resignation and retain top talent.
In the news + press releases
What are ERGs, and why do you want them?
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Electives team
Nov 16, 2021

What are ERGs, and why do you want them?

For folks unfamiliar with employee resource groups, we answered frequently asked questions about why they are important in the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
Credera partners with Electives to bring DEIB learning + conversations to leadership
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Electives team
Nov 1, 2021

Credera partners with Electives to bring DEIB learning + conversations to leadership

Employee feedback revealed that the DEI learning series was a resounding success, empowering individuals and promoting group learning.
Culture + collaboration
CareFirst partners with Electives to deliver week-long DEI training
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Electives team
Oct 21, 2021

CareFirst partners with Electives to deliver week-long DEI training

CareFirst, in partnership with Electives, hosted a Week of Equity & Action for their employees and community members to learn from experts on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Culture + collaboration
75 tips to keep people engaged in virtual meetings
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Sep 29, 2021

75 tips to keep people engaged in virtual meetings

By implementing intentional strategies, online sessions can be just as engaging, if not more so, than in-person meetings.
Learning best practices
Workplace lessons from Olympic athletes: Storytelling, resilience, teamwork
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Electives team
Aug 11, 2021

Workplace lessons from Olympic athletes: Storytelling, resilience, teamwork

No matter their background, Electives instructors are authentic as they tell stories from their lives. Here are workplace lessons from a handful of Electives instructors with Olympic roots.
Leadership + management
5 workplace trends based on employee comments
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Electives team
Jul 21, 2021

5 workplace trends based on employee comments

To reflect on our 50th milestone, we took the opportunity as a team to review feedback from more than 5,000 employees. Here’s what we learned.
Learning best practices
Electives instructor featured in DiversityQ
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Electives team
Jun 22, 2021

Electives instructor featured in DiversityQ

Electives instructor Trish Foster featured in DiversityQ emphasizing the importance of active allyship in promoting better diversity and inclusion.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Muse by Clio
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Electives team
Apr 26, 2021

Electives instructor featured in Muse by Clio

Electives instructor Tony Lee drew inspiration from his parents to create an emotional Google ad campaign.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in Adweek
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Electives team
Apr 24, 2021

Electives instructor featured in Adweek

Electives instructor Tony Lee played a pivotal role in crafting emotionally resonant ads for the Oscars broadcast.
In the news + press releases
Electives instructor featured in the Podcast Magazine
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Electives team
Apr 17, 2021

Electives instructor featured in the Podcast Magazine

Electives instructor Monica D. Livingston discussed her journey from professional football player to entrepreneur.
In the news + press releases

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