Skip navigation
ELECTIVES RESOURCES

Do what works.

Resources for People leaders responsible for supporting and developing employees.

Featured resources

Text Link
We are looking at a woman's hands using her smart phone.
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.
Text Link
A diverse group of employees is hanging out in the open concept kitchen of their office.
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.
Text Link
A photo of a man smiling is under a semi-transparent orange to purpule gradient rectangle. White centered text "Electives, Inc. launches AI simulations". Electives icon logo upper left.
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.
Text Link
A man and a woman are working together on something on a laptop, seated near a window.
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.
Text Link
“April” in white type on an orange background
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

What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do
A man is sitting outside, next to a pool, working on his laptop.
Electives team
Feb 13, 2025

What good leaders do vs. what bad leaders do

Good leadership is about showing up for your team — especially during change, growth or challenges.
Leadership + management
Building organizational agility for our changing world
A woman in a white suit is presenting to a group of corporate executives. We are looking over the executives' shoulders.
Electives team
Feb 12, 2025

Building organizational agility for our changing world

Agility starts with a mindset of adaptability, quick decision-making and continuous learning at every level.
Culture + collaboration
7 signs your company has an accountability problem
A young man is smiling off into the distance while holiday his phone in both hands.
Electives team
Feb 11, 2025

7 signs your company has an accountability problem

When people don’t own their work, things fall apart. Deadlines are missed, excuses pile up and everyone starts walking on eggshells.
Culture + collaboration
10 ways AI can help managers get better at giving feedback
Two women are having a feedback conversation in a bright office space.
Electives team
Feb 10, 2025

10 ways AI can help managers get better at giving feedback

AI can improve how managers handle feedback, making the process better and way less stressful.
Innovation + productivity
Celebrating Women's History Month: Empowering voices in the workplace
A woman is smiling down at her tablet in her office.
Electives team
Feb 10, 2025

Celebrating Women's History Month: Empowering voices in the workplace

Women’s History Month offers a unique opportunity to reflect on and reinforce the importance of gender diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Culture + collaboration
10 ways to help the Earth during Earth Month
A person in rain gear standing on a rock with their back to us. They're looking out at a (possibly volcanic) valley with green moss on the surface.
Electives team
Feb 10, 2025

10 ways to help the Earth during Earth Month

April is Earth Month and, along with Earth Day (celebrated on April 22). Here are 10 ways organizations can review and spotlight their efforts to support a healthy environment.
Culture + collaboration
What is Smart + Sexy Day?
A smiling woman in glasses is looking at us from an elevated walkway, holding onto the railing.
Electives team
Feb 9, 2025

What is Smart + Sexy Day?

Smart and Sexy Day is a movement toward a more inclusive and equitable society where people are encouraged to be proud of all facets of their identity.
Culture + collaboration
From spreadsheets to strategy: How AI helps managers focus on what matters
A woman in a wheelchair is sitting at a small table with her laptop and coffee, smiling into the distance.
Electives team
Feb 7, 2025

From spreadsheets to strategy: How AI helps managers focus on what matters

AI is a serious time-saver for managers who want to focus less on admin and more on strategy and results.
Innovation + productivity
What is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?
A group of colleagues sitting and chatting on stairs outside. In the front row are 3 people. One appears to be transgender.
Electives team
Feb 7, 2025

What is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?

Discover 7 ways to celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility at work as part of a high-performance culture.
Culture + collaboration
Training managers to think like founders
Two people are working together on a laptop.
Electives team
Feb 6, 2025

Training managers to think like founders

Ownership, accountability and entrepreneurial thinking characterize a founder's mindset.
Leadership + management
5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)
A man is having a feedback conversation with a member of his team. We are looking over the team member's shoulder at the man's face.
Electives team
Feb 5, 2025

5 examples of bad feedback (and how to fix them)

Giving feedback isn’t complicated, but it’s easy to get wrong. Here are 5 examples of bad feedback and how to do better.
Communication skills
Ideas to celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day
A diverse group of employees is standing at a common work area, laughing and smiling.
Electives team
Feb 5, 2025

Ideas to celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day

Learn how and why National Employee Appreciation Day presents a unique opportunity for people leaders and HR professionals.
Culture + collaboration

Request a demo.