Month January 2024

From fear to freedom: strategies for building psychological safety at work

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Fear, silence, and missed opportunities: Sophie Seex looks at the barriers to psychological safety in the workplace It makes headlines when organisation’s catastrophically fail: The Boeing disaster, the demise of Nokia, sexual harassment in the CBI, and the Jimmy Savile…

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From stress to success: how dedicated therapy supports business leaders

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Paula Gardner talks us through the benefits of an approach that focuses on a therapist knowing your business and people Signing up to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that offers therapy on demand for your employees is almost standard practice…

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Why trainers need a contingency plan

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Jane Robson shares her learnings and insight from the sad experience of the lose of a colleague whilst still needing to run a business In training delivery we know how important contingency planning is, but what should it cover? You…

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Narrowing the technology skills gap in 2024 by unleashing Gen Z

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Fujitsu’s Amanda Chinnery shares her thoughts and ideas about helping solve the digital skills shortage During a period of economic instability in the UK, the HR and talent industry has and is facing persistent challenges in the digital skills arena…

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From hook to landing: mastering learning experience design for lasting impact

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At the intersection of learning science and emotional engagement Clark Quinn shares his thoughts on paving the way for transformative experiences in the next era of our economy In their 2006 book, The Experience Economy, Pine & Gilmore suggested that…

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Making enterprise learning your New Year’s Resolution: a strategic investment in 2024

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Amid the promise of a new year, seize the opportunity to make enterprise learning a cornerstone of your success. Matteo Penzo looks at navigating challenges, saving costs and embracing diversity As we step into the dawn of a new year,…

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Why we should focus on human-centred training in 2024

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Gautam Tambay talks about culture, AI and the challenges of engaging remote workers Many employees are anxious about their professional futures. The rapid development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has created widespread fears of job displacement, the persistence of…

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