Month April 2025

TJ Newsflash 30 April – last day for conference tickets, AI critical skills gap, and revenge quitting

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From wild swims at SOFest to seismic shifts in HR and multiple AI stories; new research into workplace culture, emerging talent trends, and…

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Securing buy-in for L&D when budgets are tight  

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When budgets are under pressure, learning and development is often first on the chopping block. But cutting back could mean that companies miss out on long-term wins. Caroline Evans shares how L&D teams can get the decision-makers on-side, prove their value…

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Human before leader: Rethinking leadership for a new world of work 

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Think leadership is just about performance? Think again. Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove show how empathy, connection and courageous conversations are helping leaders ditch the old-school playbook for a new approach.   With research-backed results and real-world impact, human-centred leadership…

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The future of technology: Empowering today’s female leaders? 

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As tech reshapes the world of work, Adeolu Adewumi-Zer explores how female leaders can thrive 🚀 if L&D professionals act now. 💡From digital literacy to AI ethics, the right programmes will unlock a powerful future where women lead innovation, shape…

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TJ podcast: From talk to transformation – the art of effective facilitation – episode 327

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In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between teaching, training, and facilitation—and why they matter more than you might think. From accidental facilitators to seasoned pros, our guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary tales about…

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TJ Newsflash 23 April – brain research, hire AI before hiring people, remote workers sleeping on the clock and more

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: New research sheds light on how the brain prioritises memories, the effects of diet on cognition, and worrisome remote work habits. Meanwhile, skills…

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Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table

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Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom line. Frédéric Hébert unpacks how this approach connects learning with…

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TJ Newsflash 16 April – LGBQT+ happiness drops, DEI gone too far, say men, training market value and Learning Technologies event

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: LGBTQ+ employee happiness in the US takes a dip; Public support for DEI stays strong in the UK; Welfare reforms question if workplaces…

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5 practical strategies for effective conflict resolution in the workplace

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Conflict is part of working life, but unresolved tensions can derail even the best teams and impact working life. Simon Phillips shares a practical, people-first approach to transforming conflict into progress, grounded in leadership insights, lived experience and proven impact.…

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