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The skills crisis is a funding crisis
Jeni Burckart argues the skills crisis is not motivation but money: workers expect massive skill shifts by 2030, yet many pay out of pocket or skip training entirely. She explains why ‘figure it out yourself’ fails, and how upfront employer-funded pathways, apprenticeships and micro-credentials boost retention and promotions dramatically today. The World Economic Forum’s Jobs Report projects that 39% of…
Career literacy for young employees: Turning potential into progression
Why skills intelligence is the missing link in workforce planning for the talent crisis
What influence looks like for L&D in 2026
Boundaries, not burnout: Building a culture of leadership kindness that lasts
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TJ Newsflash 1 April – New L&D report, AI collaboration and workplace wellbeing trends
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Reports warn of…
Are we ready to prove L&D’s impact?
The TJ Readiness Index survey is a quick, practical way to see what’s helping, and what’s getting in the way,…
Why SoFest 2026 is more than a conference
Kirsty Lewis outlines how SoFest is coming together, with its mix of workshops, shared experiences and outdoor setting. With thoughtful…
TJ Newsflash 25 March – Time windfalls, HR hiring booms, skills keep shifting, UK Government AI success
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI is everywhere,…
Women’s voices are being targeted online and event platforms must respond
Women-led online events linked to International Women’s Day were reported to have been disrupted with explicit content and coordinated interference.…
TJ Newsflash 18 March -Neurodivergent events gap, teaching boosts learning, innovation anxiety, and AI doubt
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Leaders overestimate AI…
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