Month August 2025

Revealed: Five surprising careers that will boom in the next decade

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The world of work is undergoing a transformation. Economic shifts and new technologies are creating demand for roles outside conventional career paths. From digital creativity to ethical judgement, success will depend on hybrid skills. Himanshu Agarwal explores five growth areas…

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Learning that lifts: designing for social mobility in the workplace

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Learning that supports social mobility requires more than accessible content, it demands intention, empathy and inclusive design. Anna Ogilby explores how workplace learning can be a catalyst for equity, connection and career progression. When we prioritise flexibility in design, representation…

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Why project leadership belongs to everyone

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Leadership is too often seen as the domain of managers and frameworks, but Rob Anderson believes it starts much earlier, and much wider. Drawing on personal experience, he makes the case for inclusive, human-first project leadership that empowers people at…

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L&D teams as agility champions in the age of disruption

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Tristan Boutros argues that agility is no longer a niche methodology, but a core skillset for everyone. With AI reshaping work at speed, L&D leaders must embed iterative practices, real-time feedback, and shared ownership into learning strategies, ensuring teams can…

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Upskilling for the future: Embedding skills and culture for long-term impact

Corporate upskill training for employee career development

Nick Petschek explores how the UK’s £275 million training pledge can spark workplace transformation. With most businesses struggling to apply AI, L&D leaders must move beyond traditional training to foster adaptability, embed change, and measure what matters: ensuring investment leads…

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The hidden struggle: 1 in 3 Gen Z men think the gender pay gap is a myth

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Avery Morgan examines Gen Z’s push for gender equality at work, revealing progress alongside persistent bias, pay gaps, and cultural barriers. Survey insights show young women’s call for reforms, salary transparency, and anti-harassment policies, highlighting the role of leadership in…

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Trust training: why screening is now part of the people development conversation

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Mathew Armstrong explores how AI-generated deepfakes are slipping into hiring and onboarding, challenging trust for everyone right from the very start. Screening is no longer just compliance; it’s about creating inclusive, intelligent processes that protect culture, improve learning, and strengthen…

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