Month May 2025

Forget AI efficiency — creativity is the real workplace edge

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As AI transforms the workplace, the spotlight shifts to soft skills — creativity, empathy and adaptability — that machines can’t replicate. L&D professionals play a vital role in nurturing uniquely human traits, preparing employees to keep pace with change, and…

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Proving learning’s worth in volatile tech environments

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Catherine Dock explores how L&D can demonstrate its value and measure impact in fast-moving, complex technology environments. From stakeholder engagement to meaningful metrics, she outlines practical strategies for aligning L&D with business outcomes—and why communities, clarity, and curiosity are key…

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TJ Newsflash 28 May – skills shortage impact on AI, email isn’t going anywhere, and remote worker wellbeing

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI is reshaping industries, skills gaps in financial services and Gen Z’s surprising email habits. From remote work paradoxes to burnout, this round-up…

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Spotting the risk from within: why training matters when tackling the insider threat

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Employees can be your strongest defence… or your greatest vulnerability. As insider threats rise, cybersecurity issues grow and bottom lines are hit, L&D leaders have a crucial role in shifting culture and building resilience within. Rachael Tiffen explores how strategic…

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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Last update before the fun!

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With just a couple of weeks to go, Kirsty Lewis shares the emotional highs, financial lows and last-minute wins as SOFest edges closer. From surprise sponsors to sparkly outfit dilemmas, here’s a raw and real behind-the-scenes glimpse at the planning,…

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Training is the new branding: how development drives employer reputation

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Training isn’t just a nice perk – it’s a strategic pillar of employer branding. From onboarding to leadership, development shapes perception, performance, and staff retention. This article from Lucas Marshall and Jason Braun explores how outcome-based learning and smart design…

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Unlocking frontline performance: The next evolution in enterprise learning

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The hidden majority that is underserved by traditional L&D efforts are the frontline workers that power most industries. This partner article explores how compliance training, mobile learning, and early development can evolve from tick-box exercises into performance drivers that unlock…

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Coaching at a crossroads – how AI is transforming the support we give at work

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With demand for personalised coaching soaring and the growing need in our changing world, human capacity is being stretched thin. Laurel McKenzie explores how AI can support – not replace – human coaches, helping organisations scale development efforts ethically while…

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TJ Newsflash 21 May – World’s first AI that can respond to emotions, the gap between traditional careers and current jobs, and training deprioritised

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI is tuning into our emotions. Workers prioritise employability over passion. Gen Z want job offers within a week. Training is slipping down…

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AI in the Civil Service: opportunity, risk and the future

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AI is reshaping how the Civil Service works—but how do we harness its power without losing sight of critical human-centred governance? Sam Isaacson explores the risks, rewards and responsibilities of integrating AI into public sector practice ahead of his session…

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