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The skills gap putting your hiring at risk, and what it’s really costing you
Background screening is often treated as an administrative task, but its risks demand far greater capability and consistency. In this article, Mat Armstrong argues that for L&D and HR leaders, outsourcing screening should be seen not only as a compliance safeguard, but as a smarter response to skills gaps internally. Background screening is one of the most risk-sensitive tasks in…
The executive pipeline is missing neurodivergent leaders
The invisible workload of leading organisational change
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TJ Newsflash 26 August – AI productivity, wasted work and digital skills gaps
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI capability gaps,…
AI productivity is rising. Organisational performance needs to catch up
Tickets are now open for TJ Conference 2026: L&D Means Business, with Erica Farmer announced as keynote speaker. Her session,…
TJ Newsflash 19 August – AI reshapes expertise, careers, productivity and mental workload
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI fuels cognitive…
TJ Newsflash 12 August – L&D conferences, AI challenges and local skills plans
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: LN Connect conference…
TJ Newsflash 05 August – Debbie Carter’s legacy, learning architects and podcast returns
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI spending, workforce…
Former Training Journal Editor Debbie Carter dies aged 69
Training Journal remembers Debbie Carter, whose five-decade career shaped the publication, strengthened the L&D profession and opened doors for younger…

Find out about keynote speaker Erica Farmer, her opening session on the
AI Fire Hydrant and what it means for productivity, performance and L&D
Hurry, early bird orders end on 31 August,
and you don’t want to miss 50% off your ticket!


