Month November 2024

TJ Newsflash: 20 November – Global learning and skills trends, early careers, career changes and motivating people

Female hands with newspapers on color background

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Udemy’s annual report finds enterprises are leveraging GenAI to maximise productivity and unblock human-powered upskilling Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, has…

Read MoreTJ Newsflash: 20 November – Global learning and skills trends, early careers, career changes and motivating people

ADHD in the workplace: Challenges, misconceptions and the path to inclusion 

Bold, prominent text "ADHD" in large, clear sans-serif font, center-aligned on a vibrant abstract background, high contrast

With a few practical adjustments, organisations can create workplaces where employees with ADHD truly thrive – Nicole Nadler explains  If you’re an employer or manage a team, odds are someone in your organisation may have ADHD. While the disorder impacts everyone…

Read MoreADHD in the workplace: Challenges, misconceptions and the path to inclusion 

How to showcase the value of L&D to C-suite leaders 

A colorful bar graph with an arrow pointing upwards, indicating growth or progress on a light background.

Savvy learning leaders align L&D with strategic business objectives to maximise its impact on organisations – Collin Poage explores how to effectively demonstrate L&D’s value to leadership  The role of L&D is changing. According to Gartner: “Learning and development functions…

Read MoreHow to showcase the value of L&D to C-suite leaders 

Negative sentiment, positive impact: AI in the digital workplace

A woman wearing glasses is looking at a computer screen. She is wearing a colorful outfit and she is focused on her work

Despite AI’s potential to combat digital noise, streamline workflows and transform workplaces, employees remain uneasy – Chris Ciauri examines how leaders can address these concerns Enterprise leaders need no convincing of AI’s potential to maximise the performance of their organisations.…

Read MoreNegative sentiment, positive impact: AI in the digital workplace

A week in the life of: A champion of women’s professional growth

Work-life balance An illustration of a person balancing work and personal life on a scale.

Discover how Gaëlle Delmas-Watson balances business, family and wellbeing, building a company that drives change  It’s Monday,10 September, 6am. The alarm goes off – it’s time to get moving! I’m Gaëlle Watson: champion of gender equality, founder of SyncSkills Performance…

Read MoreA week in the life of: A champion of women’s professional growth

We’re all in this together: Senior management and mental health in the workplace

Female counselor demonstrating empathy during a breakthrough session with a client

Effective leadership training must go beyond technical skills, incorporating soft skills like listening and empathy – Daniel Shore explains why these are key to building resilient, supportive teams Mental health was once considered a taboo topic, rarely discussed in the…

Read MoreWe’re all in this together: Senior management and mental health in the workplace

TJ interviews: L&D Trend Catcher, Ger Driesen 

Ger Driesen - white male with grey hair, wearing a suit, smiling.

A trend what? Trend watching is easy, it’s what you do that makes the difference and Ger Driesen explains to Jo just what is involves Training Journal: What is a trend catcher and what does it involve?  Ger Driesen: Trend-watching…

Read MoreTJ interviews: L&D Trend Catcher, Ger Driesen 

Bridging the digital skills gap in-house: 3 tips for senior leaders 

Team of businessmen working together

Smart leaders are turning to their teams to grow in-house digital skills and stay competitive – Emma-Claire Kavanagh shows you how   The digital skills gap is reportedly costing the UK economy as much as £63bn a year in lost…

Read MoreBridging the digital skills gap in-house: 3 tips for senior leaders 

Navigating DEI trends: A strategic opportunity for UK companies  

The inscription diversity equity and inclusion is surrounded by colored cubes.

By enhancing DEI strategies, UK firms can set themselves apart, fostering inclusivity that drives growth – Reshma Sheikh explains  As major US firms like Harley Davidson, Brown-Forman and Molson Coors Beverage Co scale back their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…

Read MoreNavigating DEI trends: A strategic opportunity for UK companies