Day 18 June 2025

TJ Newsflash 18 June – AI project demand surges 230%, younger people push harder for inclusive hiring and customer education efforts expand, but gaps remain

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The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Skills Symphony launches with big-name backing; UK hiring sentiment dips to lowest since 2021; White House sets ambitious apprenticeship target—read for how these…

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The future of L&D: Focusing on potential to grow skills continuously 

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Rethinking hiring and learning? You’re not alone. Mark Thompson explores why a tick-box approach is out, and how spotting potential and weaving learning into everyday work can future-proof your business. From agile assessments to leadership-led learning, it’s time to invest…

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