Month August 2024

AI’s successful implementation goes beyond technology – soft skills are needed 

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While AI drives innovation, soft skills are equally critical for ethical, compliant and successful implementation. Tommy Richardson explains the need for a balanced approach to AI training  Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way businesses operate. It’s streamlining operations, improving customer…

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Closing the learning gap: Blended approaches for a skilled workforce

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Explore how blended learning – combining online and in-person training – can revolutionise your employee development programmes, with expert tips from Claire Raistrick As businesses navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, the need for effective employee training has never…

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Emotions and impact: How to normalise emotional expression in the workplace and why it’s important

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Encouraging emotional expression at work can reduce stress, build trust and enhance overall job satisfaction – Phil Willcox shares practical steps to create a more supportive workplace In the workplace, people lie about how they feel.  Daily.  And lying is…

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How can companies increase gender diversity in the workplace? 

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Fostering inclusion policies is vital to closing the gender gap and attracting the top talent. Law firm HR Director Scott Sullivan shares his tips  UK businesses still have considerable work to do to increase gender diversity. Many struggle to close…

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TJ Newsflash: 14 August – AI framework, memory formation and increased demand for employee support

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and company updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook A new framework for AI upskilling across your organisation LinkedIn’s new AI upskilling framework helps talent development pros empower professionals at all levels to…

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Maximise investment in your line managers with an enabling environment 

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Line managers are pivotal to business success – support them to boost performance and drive impact with these tips from Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan Why do line managers matter to L&D? Line managers create the environment – the resources…

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Skills England – what to expect from the expected

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Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the new Labour government has not delayed in progressing one of…

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From chaos to clarity: Mastering documentation for work processes

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Discover key insights and techniques for effective, process documentation, with clear guidance from Jo Cook I saw a Facebook meme recently that went a bit like this: Me as a youth: Don’t tell me what to do! Me as an…

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Make learning count: Leveraging feedback loops for business success 

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Feedback loops help L&D leaders refine strategies, align learning with business goals and drive success, writes Houra Amin  In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt and continuously improve is critical for success. Central to this adaptability are…

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Slothing and surfing: The impact of sleep on employee training and learning new skills 

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Discover how quality sleep can turbocharge your learning and transform training results for your team, by Ricci Masero  During a recent trip to Costa Rica, I did my fair share of slothing around in hammocks. I also set my mind…

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