The latest L&D news, reports, research and company updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook
Research shows that coaching and mentoring are critical components of L&D programs
Bridge-sponsored research explores how high-performing L&D teams are using coaching and mentoring to power their upskilling and reskilling initiatives and the increasingly critical role people managers play as coaches and mentors.
The data shows that for 68% of organisations, coaching and mentoring are set to become more significant priorities to help employees reach their potential.
Furthermore, responses highlight the critical part that managers play as enablers of employee development and the benefits associated with equipping them with skills such as providing feedback and guiding conversations.
Upwork study finds employee workloads rising despite increased C-suite investment in artificial intelligence
Despite 96% of C-suite leaders expressing high expectations that AI will enhance productivity, 77% of employees using AI say these tools have added to their workload, and nearly half (47%) of employees using AI report they do not know how to achieve the expected productivity gains.
A new study from The Upwork Research Institute revealing that AI is increasing the workloads of full-time employees, hampering productivity, and contributing to employee burnout.
Employers must step in to help the 20% of lonely employees around the globe
Employers must take moves to help reduce the reported 20% of lonely employees around the world by providing suitable health and wellbeing support, says Towergate Health & Protection. The call to action comes as Gallup’s recently released State of the Global Workplace report reveals that one in five of the world’s employees experience daily loneliness.
Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection, says: “We find that loneliness is a big issue for overseas employees. It is important that employers tackle this matter as it can lead to further problems of poorer mental health, lower productivity and increased absence. All of which becomes a vicious circle if the appropriate health and wellbeing support is not in place.”
The Women into Leadership Awards
The annual Women into Leadership conference has established itself as a key personal development event for female Civil Servants.
After thirteen highly successful years, we are delighted to launch the first Women into Leadership Awards to provide an opportunity for individuals and organisations to showcase the success of colleagues and recognise those who have gone out their way to champion inclusion for women within the Civil Service.
Read more on these awards from our sister company.
Organisations must do more to support vulnerable customers with cancer
What actions are customer-facing organisations taking to meet the needs of around 12.5 million vulnerable customers with cancer? asks Cancer Support UK
The number of vulnerable people in the UK, including those with a cancer diagnosis, is increasing. More than 3 million people currently live with cancer, while 47% of adults have vulnerability characteristics.
Cancer Support UK CEO Mark Guymer said: “We identified the need for cancer-specific vulnerable customer training when our Cancer Coach participants started telling us about the problems they were facing. There was a lack of understanding of their side effects, symptoms and the impact that cancer has on day-to-day living. The cumulative effect this has on their emotional well-being and recovery is incalculable.”
The Talent Gathering speakers announced
Edinburgh learning and development event, The Talent Gathering: line up for 2024 event, Oct 3.
The event features an impressive speaker lineup and provides a networking opportunity for individuals working in learning and development and HR.
