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Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

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Electives team
 
Jan 27, 2025

5 steps to create an AI-savvy workforce

Here's how to take your team from curiosity to capability in using AI.
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Electives team
 
Sep 10, 2024

Quick work breaks: 12 ideas for 1 to 60 minutes

Short breaks can boost productivity, improve focus, and reduce stress. Here are ideas to make the most of your break time.
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Electives team
 
Mar 11, 2025

Electives launches AI simulations to give employees a safe space to practice critical skills

AI Simulations give employees a safe way to practice real-world skills like feedback and conflict—so they’re ready when it counts.
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Electives team
 
Feb 24, 2025

Why your managers need to practice difficult conversations

Managers who prepare in advance approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and a focus on solutions.
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Electives team
 
Mar 1, 2025

Workplace holidays to celebrate in April

A curated catalog of April workplace holidays, including month-long celebrations and a link to our holiday calendar.

All resources

Name Your Computer Day: 10 ways to celebrate in the age of AI
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Electives team
Oct 25, 2024

Name Your Computer Day: 10 ways to celebrate in the age of AI

Name Your Computer Day is a quirky and fun holiday that allows everyone to bring some personality to their devices.
Culture + collaboration
How to celebrate World Kindness Day at work
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Electives team
Oct 25, 2024

How to celebrate World Kindness Day at work

There’s a “pay it forward” mentality when it comes to being kind. It only takes one person to show kindness, and that behavior has a rippling effect.
Culture + collaboration
Launching a manager enablement program
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Electives team
Oct 24, 2024

Launching a manager enablement program

Designing an effective manager enablement program requires thoughtful planning to ensure alignment with business goals and manager needs.
Leadership + management
3 ways to help employees overcome the fear of experimenting with AI
A happy team of people are experimenting with AI in their office on their laptops.
Electives team
Oct 23, 2024

3 ways to help employees overcome the fear of experimenting with AI

Fear of making mistakes, lack of familiarity and concerns about job displacement can make experimenting with AI daunting.
Innovation + productivity
Building resilience in chaotic times
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Electives team
Oct 22, 2024

Building resilience in chaotic times

Whether dealing with rapid industry changes, economic uncertainty or internal disruptions, organizations can grow through challenges.
Culture + collaboration
Why interpersonal skills are vital during + after the AI transformation
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Electives team
Oct 21, 2024

Why interpersonal skills are vital during + after the AI transformation

As AI transforms industries, both technical skills and interpersonal skills are needed.
Innovation + productivity
Building a strong company reputation by prioritizing employee growth
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Electives team
Oct 18, 2024

Building a strong company reputation by prioritizing employee growth

Companies that invest in the development of their workforce build a reputation for being forward-thinking, caring and innovative.
Learning best practices
Getting good at conflict resolution
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Electives team
Oct 17, 2024

Getting good at conflict resolution

Learning to navigate conflict effectively is key to building a healthy work environment where employees feel heard and valued.
Communication skills
International Day for Tolerance: Preventing intolerance at work
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Electives team
Oct 17, 2024

International Day for Tolerance: Preventing intolerance at work

The International Day for Tolerance is marked every year on November 16 to create awareness about the principles of tolerance.
Culture + collaboration
Understanding conscious + unconscious bias in the workplace
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Electives team
Oct 16, 2024

Understanding conscious + unconscious bias in the workplace

Whether conscious or unconscious, bias impacts how employees interact, make decisions and shape company culture.
Culture + collaboration
Why career development should be part of your total rewards program
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Electives team
Oct 15, 2024

Why career development should be part of your total rewards program

Companies that invest in the growth of their employees see higher retention, improved performance and a more robust talent pipeline.
Learning best practices
How to spark curiosity + keep things aligned
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Electives team
Oct 11, 2024

How to spark curiosity + keep things aligned

Curiosity can drive real progress in your organization. But without focus, curiosity can go off the rails. Learn how to strike a balance.
Innovation + productivity

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