Each month, we curate a collection of articles, videos, and other on-demand resources to support workforce learning and performance. Resources are grouped in six learning pathways.

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Workplace Culture and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)

This training pathway provides DEI learning and growth opportunities to support workplace cultures where inclusion and belonging are centered. These resources offer a range of learning options. The views and opinions expressed in these resources are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of DES. Learn more about DEI in Washington state from the Office of Financial Management and the Office of Equity.

• Sub-Teacher Who Re-enacted George Floyd's Murder Identified as Wisconsin Police Officer - Article
• Did Tacoma School District Know for Years that Teacher was Abusive? A Mother Says Yes - Article
• London Stock Exchange Group Sacks US Employee Over 'Racist' Altercation - Article
• Susan Olsen Claims Her Political Opinion Led to 'Brady Bunch' Cancellation - Article
• Is discrimination a problem in Olympia? Many surveyed say it’s happened to them (yahoo.com)
• 5 Ways to Overcome Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Challenges
• What Does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Mean in the workplace?
• What Might it mean when critics call someone A DEI Hire?
• Today’s white working-class young men who turn to racist violence are part of a long, sad American history - Article
• Why Does a Routine Test of Newborns Reward ‘Pink’ Skin? - Article
• Major Brands Scaled Back Pride Month Campaigns in 2024. Here's Why That Matters. - Article
• GLADD Announces Pride 2024 - Other
• First Black astronaut candidate in U.S. finally goes to space at 90 - Article

Workforce Well-being and Support

Today's employees face many challenges to their well-being that can impact mental health and work performance. Promoting well-being practices and resources in the workplace helps reduce some barriers to seeking care and practicing self-care. In addition to these resources, the Washington State Employee Assistance Program offers support and resources for client organizations.

• Twelve Evidence-based Well-being Practices to Overcome Stress - Article
• Finding Balance in Turbulent Times: 4 Equanimity Practices - Article
• October Mindfulness and Workplace Wellness Research Round-Up - Article
• Deloitte's Well-Being at Work Survey: The Important Role of Leaders in Advancing Human Sustainability - Article
• Adaptability and Resilience: Lessons for Post-Pandemic Times - Article
• Workplace Resilience: Why It's Important and 7 Ways to Build Resilience at Work - Blog Post
• The Secret to Building Resilience - Article
• Building Your Resilience - Article
• Well-Being at Work: US Research Report 2024 - Other
• How to Maintain Digital Well-Being at Work and at Home - Article
• From "Thank You" to Thriving: A Deeper Look at How Recognition Amplifies Wellbeing - Article
• Resilience in the Workplace: How to Be Resilient at Work - Article
• How to Build a Psychologically Safe Workplace - Article
• A Guide to Building Psychological Safety on Your Team - Article

General Leadership

General leadership development expands the capacity of individuals to perform in supervisory and influencer roles within teams and organizations. DES also offers leadership development training.

• Compassionate Leadership: How to do Hard Things in Human Ways - Conference Session
• Leading With Heart: The Power of Compassionate Leadership - Article
• Why Leaders Should Lead with Empathetic Pragmatism During Difficult Times - Article
• 5 Leadership Skills Every Leader and Manager Needs in 2025 - Article
• How to Lead When Your Team is Exhausted-and You Are, Too - Article
• How to Help Your Team with Burnout When You're Burned Out Yourself - Article
• How to Help Your Team with Burnout as a Manager - Article
• Where's My Burnout Buddy? Study Finds A Quarter of the Workforce is Burned Out and Ignored - Article
• The Most Successful Approaches to Leading Organizational Change - Article
• Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail - Article
• How to Implement Organizational Change Successfully - Article
• Change is Hard. Here's How to Make it Less Painful - Article
• 5 Questions Managers Should Ask Their Teams Quarterly - Article
• The 13 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Team Every Month - Article
• 1:1s at Work: 16 Questions Managers Should Ask Employees - Blog Post

Self-leadership

Self-leadership is the practice of intentionally influencing your thinking, feeling and actions towards your objectives.

• 5 Ways Mindfulness Can Increase Your Productivity - Article
• What is Self-Leadership? 9 Steps to Develop Your Potential - Article
• 6 Practices to Grow Your Self-Leadership Abilities - Article
• To Improve Your Team, First Work on Yourself - Article
• Finding Joy as a Manager - Even on Bad Days - Article
• The Art of Finding Joy as a Manager - Article
• 5 Ways to Help Everyone Rediscover Joy at Work - Article
• How and Why We Lie at Work - Article
• 5 Self-deception Examples in the Workplace - Article
• Exploring Organizational Deception: Organizational Contexts, Social Relations and Types of Lying - Article
• How to Manage: Rising from Middle to Senior Management - Podcast (00:51:52)
• 6 Steps to Transition from Middle Management to Senior Management - Article
• 5 Smart Moves to Get from Middle Manager to Executive - Article
• 5 Career Advancement Tips for People Who are Stuck in Middle Management - Article

Hybrid Work

These resources focus on the future of work in a post-pandemic environment.

• Rethinking Return-to-Office: Hybrid Models are the Future of Productivity - Blog Post
• A Shift in Remote Work? - Article
• Hybrid Careers Will Win the RTO War in 2025, Leaders Predict - Article
• 3 Remote Job Trends To Watch in 2025 - Article
• Hybrid and Remote Work Still on the Rise, Despite Misconceptions Study Shows - Article
• State of Hybrid Work 2024 - Other
• The Data is in: Return-To-Office Mandates Aren't Worth the Talent Risks - Article
• Organizational Culture: Align and Connect Your Employees - Article
• Study Finds Hybrid Work Benefits Companies and Employees - Article
• The Advantages and Challenges of Hybrid Work - Article
• Four Principles to Ensure Hybrid Work is Productive Work - Article
• Hybrid Working from Home Improves Retention Without Damaging Performance - Article
• Who Really Benefits from the Great Remote-Work Experiment? - Article
• Ways To Bridge the Equity Gap in a Hybrid Workforce - Article
• Redesigning Work for the Hybrid World - Video (00:59:21)

Technical

Comprehensive, step-by-step instruction on how to effectively understand, use, and master tasks such as how to use computer apps (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.) as well as manual skills (e.g., how to use a fire extinguisher, lift a box, etc.).

• How to Use Advanced Pivot Table in Excel (25 Tips and Techniques) - Article
• 27 Excel Tricks That Can Make Anyone an Excel Expert - Article
• Advanced Excel Formulas - Article
• Excel Tips and Tricks Advanced - Article
• Take and Read Notes in OneNote and then Share - Other
• 14 Must-Know OneNote Tips & Tricks for Productivity - YouTube Video (11:06)
• 9 Basic Tips and Tricks for Microsoft OneNote for Beginners - Article
• 11 Useful OneNote Tips to Get the Most Out of It - Article
• Get Started with OneNote - Online Course (00:45:00)
• OneNote Tutorial for Beginners - YouTube Video (00:18:01)
• 25+ Microsoft OneNote Tips & Tricks You Need to Know - Blog Post
• 8 New Microsoft OneNote Feature to Improve Your Notetaking in 2024 - Article
• Smartsheet: Level 1: Get Started - Online Course
• Smartsheet: Level 2: Intermediate - Online Course
• Smartsheet: Level 3: Advanced Users - Online Course