Daily insights for people development professionals to transform workplace learning and performance together

August 2024

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Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Opinion Wellbeing

The five pillars of workplace wellness: A guide for businesses 

Tara Lochery 30 August 2024
By integrating workplace wellbeing into your strategy, you can boost morale, productivity and employee satisfaction. Tara Lochery explains how  Workplace wellness has never been more important as companies increasingly recognise […]...
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Business and industry For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Government and politics Opinion Skills

Switching up the skills sector: Why we need a system for all ages and levels 

Nichola Hay 29 August 2024
A well-designed Growth and Skills Levy is crucial; it must benefit all employees across industries, writes Nichola Hay  Kickstarting economic growth is at the heart of the new Labour government’s […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Strategy Technology

Go for gold: 4 tips to elevate employee training with game-based learning

James Micklethwait 28 August 2024
Making training fun boosts skill retention. Transform your strategy with game-based learning to engage employees and improve results, writes James Micklethwait  With recent research highlighting learning support as the top […]...
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7 Minutes
Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Learning design Measurement Return on investment/Value of investment

What is the Kirkpatrick model? A comprehensive guide for L&D professionals

Eleanor Hecks 27 August 2024
The Kirkpatrick assessment model evaluates the effectiveness of training programmes. Learn how to use it with these tips from Eleanor Hecks   The Kirkpatrick model is an evaluation tool that has set many learning […]...
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Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Managing teams Mental health Psychology Wellbeing

Unlocking hope and belonging: The hidden keys to employee wellbeing and retention  

Brad Smith 23 August 2024
The impact of hope, belonging and manager support in transforming employee wellbeing and mental health. Insights from Brad Smith  Research has shown that resilience offers organisations many competitive advantages. Highly […]...
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Learning design Opinion

Ignite L&D momentum: Focus on three key areas 

Steve Macaulay 22 August 2024
To drive truly impactful L&D, focus on customised learning, cutting-edge technology, and full organisational involvement – Steve Macaulay has your three-step guide  Are your L&D initiatives fresh and impactful? To […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Change Coaching & mentoring Creativity & innovation Culture Digital literacy & digital poverty Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Management Strategy Technology

How is AI affecting employee learning and development? 

Jo Cook 20 August 2024
Is AI the silver bullet for L&D? How can we take advantage and remain human? In this feature, Jo Cook looks at the evidence and shares her perspective The use […]...
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