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.

• The Smartest Women Whose Inventions Changed the World - Article
• White GOP Rep Calls 77-Year-Old Black Congressman 'Boy' - Article
• A historic Black church took the Proud Boys to court. Now it controls their trademark - Article
• The Construct of Race-Elsie Thurmond - Article
• Justice Has Prevailed: Seminole Tribe Wins $832 Million - Article
• She Was the First African American Woman to Open Up a Bank Account in the United States - Article
• The Little Girl That Inspired Brown vs. Board of Education - Other
• 20 Civil Rights Icons Who Changed America Forever - Article
• A Black transgender woman’s testimony helped ratify the 14th Amendment. Then conservatives began attacking her identity - Article
• Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges brings her story to new generation - Video
• Beyond Rosa Parks: The Women Who Also Fought Bus Segregation - Video
• Why Claim to Value Merit But Reject Qualified Black People - Article
• Harvard University Disbands Slavery Remembrance Program, Fires Staff - 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.

• Middle Managers are Facing a "Perfect Storm" for Burnout, Here's how to Help Them - Article
• Your Boss is Not Okay: How Manager Burnout is Dragging Down the Entire Workplace - Article
• Another Reason to Work on Your Emotional Intelligence - Article
• Stress Hijacks Our Ability to Make Good Decisions. Here's How Leaders Can Help. - Article
• Labor & Industries Wellness Lunch and Learn Sessions - Other
• Israel/Hamas Conflict Crisis Resource Guide - Other
• Conflict in Ukraine-Crisis Support and Resources - Other
• Mass Shootings: Support and Resources - Other
• Creating Well-being While Well-Doing: How to Take Care of Yourself While Changing the World - Other
• Do Employee Wellness Apps Really Work? - Article
• We are in a Mental Health Crisis-Here's How Leaders Can Create High Performance Workplaces - Article
• How to Spot Red Flags for Burnout in Yourself and Coworkers - Article
• 7 Trends Shaping Mindfulness in 2025 - Article
• Mindfulness and Wellness 2025 Trends: Highlights from Leading Reports - 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.

• Want to Be a Better Leader? Start Coaching Your Team Like This - Article
• 3 Telltale Signs that Your Workplace is Suffering from Bad Leadership: Avoid These Mistakes and Watch Your Leadership Soar - Article
• Building Trust in Business: The Hardest-and Most Rewarding-Work - Article
• 6 Ways Leaders Can Build a Culture of Trust - Article
• The Best Steps for Communicating Vision at Your Organization - Article
• 4 Surprising Leadership Lessons from the Book Mark Zuckerberg Doesn't Want You To Read - Article
• The Age of AI Requires a New Kind of Leadership - Article
• 10 Ways Managers Accidentally Destroy Team Morale - Article
• 4 Leadership Red Flags You Should Never Ignore - Article
• Managers are not Okay. Why We're Headed to a "Manager Crash" in 2025 - Article
• How Leaders Can Better Support Employees During Hard Times - Article
• 3 Things Leaders Should Do to Increase Trust - Article
• Just One in Three Leaders Trust Senior Executives in 2025, Finds DDI - Article
• 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer: Trust and the Crisis of Grievance - Other

Self-leadership

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

• Why Rest and Recovery are the Hidden Keys to High-Performance Leadership - Article
• Leaders: Sometimes Your Best Move is Calling a "Time-Out." - Article
• One Small and Powerful Thing You Can Do to be a More Inspiring Leader - Article
• Leadership in the Age of Disruption: Strategies for Everyday Leaders - Article
• 5 Warning Signs You Just Might Be a Micromanager - Article
• 7 Fears Even the Best Leaders Face: Tips to Overcome Them - Article
• 4 Sure-fire Ways to Boost Your Self-Awareness - Article
• 8 Ways Managers can Improve How They Deliver In-Person Feedback - Article
• Leaders: Sometimes Your Best Move is Calling a "Time-out" - Article
• 5 Strategies for Staying Calm as Leader During Times of Chaos - Article
• This Type of Leadership Style Leads to Burnout - Article
• Four Sure-Fire Ways to Boost Your Self-Awareness - Article
• 15 Practical Ways to Improve Your Leadership Skills - Article
• Essential Communication Skills for Leaders - Article

Hybrid Work

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

• Why Hybrid Work Makes Conflict Harder to Address-and What Great Leaders Do About It - Article
• Five-Day RTO Mandates Haven't Stopped Employees from Working Remotely - Article
• Seven Essential Hybrid Work Tips for Leaders in 2025 - Article
• 3 Challenges to Hybrid Work-and How to Overcome Them - Article
• Remote Work isn't Going Away - and Workers Don't Want It to - Article
• 5 Years Into the Remote Work Boom, the Return-to-Office Push is Stronger Than Ever- Here's Why - Article
• 42 Hybrid Work Statistics in 2025: Productivity & Preferences - Article
• What's in Store for Remote Work and RTO in 2025 - Article
• Return to Office Policy Guide - Article
• Managing Remote Employees Legally & Effectively - Article
• Best Practices for Managing Remote Employees and Meetings - Article
• Four Key Drivers for Hybrid Team Success - Article
• Rethinking Talent Development for the Hybrid Era - Article
• Fostering Inclusion and Engagement: Strategies for Success in Remote Teams - Article

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.).

• Microsoft To Do and Microsoft 365: The Perfect Productivity Duo - Article
• Microsoft To Do Should Be Your Personal Project Management Software - Article
• MS Planner vs To Do: Discover 2025s Ultimate Task Management Champion - Article
• MS To Do Review - Article
• AI in the Workplace: How Can AI Improve Relationships and Boost Productivity? - Article
• Artificial Intelligence in Government: The Federal and State Landscape - Other
• Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force - Other
• Executive Order 24-01 Artificial Intelligence - Other
• 6 Underrated Microsoft Office Features You're Not Using - Article
• Top 10 Hidden Features in Microsoft 365 - Other
• 15 Cool Features That You Should Be Using in Microsoft 365 - Article
• 10 Little-Known Microsoft Office Features You Should Know - Article
• Outlook Advanced Editing Options - Other
• 7 Microsoft Outlook Features You Should Be Using - Article
• 7 Advanced Microsoft Outlook Tips and Tricks to be a Pro User - Article