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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.

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Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar
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Electives team
Oct 10, 2024

Boosting engagement with the 2025 holiday calendar

The 2025 holiday calendar is your key to balancing workloads, improving morale and avoiding that inevitable end-of-year burnout.
Culture + collaboration
Maintaining a fast-paced environment (without burning out your people)
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Electives team
Oct 9, 2024

Maintaining a fast-paced environment (without burning out your people)

A fast-paced environment is a potential trap for burnout. It takes the right culture and careful attention to make it work.
Culture + collaboration
10 Halloween team-building ideas for work
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Electives team
Oct 8, 2024

10 Halloween team-building ideas for work

Halloween is a perfect opportunity to boost team spirit, encourage creativity and give everyone a break from their day-to-day routines.
Culture + collaboration
Top 10 communication skills class categories
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Electives team
Oct 7, 2024

Top 10 communication skills class categories

Strong communication skills are essential at every level of an organization. Discover the top categories and who needs to be good at what.
Communication skills
What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
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Electives team
Oct 5, 2024

What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

Throughout the next three decades, states and communities made the switch to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here's a look at some of the ways to celebrate.
Culture + collaboration
How to celebrate National Career Development Month
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Electives team
Oct 4, 2024

How to celebrate National Career Development Month

Observed every November, National Career Development Month is the perfect time to kick off new initiatives around professional development.
Culture + collaboration
100 unique gift ideas for employees
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Electives team
Oct 3, 2024

100 unique gift ideas for employees

Recognizing your employees' efforts through thoughtful gifts can enhance employee engagement, boost morale and strengthen your company culture.
Culture + collaboration
Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

Electives Co-Founder + CEO talks CPD in Authority Magazine

Learn how continuous professional development encourages employees to stay at organizations longer.
In the news + press releases
5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything
Electives team
Oct 2, 2024

5 movies that prove bad managers can ruin everything

Sometimes the best way to understand the importance of good managers is to see what happens when bad managers are in charge.
Leadership + management
How to create a strong leadership culture
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Electives team
Oct 1, 2024

How to create a strong leadership culture

Discover the key traits that define effective leadership plus a list of practical training topics.
Leadership + management
What is active listening?
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Electives team
Sep 30, 2024

What is active listening?

Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their message and responding thoughtfully.
Communication skills
Helping employees learn to say ‘no’
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Electives team
Sep 27, 2024

Helping employees learn to say ‘no’

Learning to say no helps employees set boundaries, manage workloads and focus on what truly matters.
Leadership + management

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