Month November 2024

First aid training: Combatting men’s fear to ask important questions and act in emergency situations 

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Inclusive first aid training can break down barriers and build confidence, as Ricci Masero explains  First aid training is important for keeping everyone safe at work, but something interesting came up when a good friend of mine went to a…

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Hire local or widen your search? How to tell when a position should be remote 

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Daniel Parker outlines six factors to decide if a role suits in-house or remote work A business’s growth potential is typically closely aligned with its availability of resources. One of these critical resources is staffing, which can be made up…

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TJ Newsflash: 27 November – onboarding, gaps in leadership development and lack of flexibility in jobs

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Over half of employees are dissatisfied with onboarding Over half (54%) of office-based employees said they were dissatisfied with their onboarding experience, a report by…

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An exploration of soft skills

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Soft skills are essential for professional and social success – Professor Rao reveals their transformative power The importance of soft skills is increasingly recognised across global educational institutions, where they enhance employability, and within organisations, where they drive productivity and…

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A week in the life of: A founder of a small business 

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Phil Willcox from Emotion at Work reflects on the three choices he makes each week to balance his business needs, personal boundaries and emotions   It sometimes feels like you’re constantly choosing between one thing or another. Both options are useful…

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Data as your mentor: Helping people help people 

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Data isn’t just numbers; it’s a mentor that helps set direction and drives better decisions – Mike Mair explains how to reap the benefits  Effective leaders create outstanding teams; outstanding teams create the culture; and no business can be sustainably…

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TJ podcast: Notebook LM, Neuroscience and magazine flashback – episode 326

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Insights from neuroscience, personalised learning and growth mindset are explored via a Notebook LM podcast Get involved in discussing this episode, especially it’s AI creation, on LinkedIn. We want to know what you think, good and bad! Key takeaways Created…

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Why suicide prevention training is needed now more than ever 

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Equip teams with the skills to spot warning signs and save lives, urges Ellie MacDonald   ONS figures released recently show that suicide rates are the highest they’ve been since 1999. We lost a staggering 6,069 people to suicide in the…

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Enterprise has a problem with AI training. How can it be personally applicable and scalable at the same time?  

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Organisations face a false choice between reach and relevance when it comes to AI training – Josh Wöhle reveals why this challenge extends beyond business efficiency to broader societal impact AI is the new Microsoft Office in the workplace. It’s a…

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