The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: ‘Workcations’ blur holiday boundaries, risking burnout and disconnection. As the line between rest and work vanishes, are we trading true downtime for faux…
TJ Editor Jo Cook takes us inside SOFest — the joyful, curious, and beautifully unorthodox learning festival in a field. With sessions ranging from AI coaching to human design, wild swimming to silent discos, this is professional development done differently…
Back in the 1980s, it was all about toughing it out. Now, workplace wellbeing means so much more. Dr Lesley Aitcheson looks at how mental, emotional and physical health became business priorities. She explains why leaders make the real difference,…
Digital credentials promise to make skills easier to prove, harder to fake and quicker to share. But old habits die hard. What’s holding things back? And how can open-source platforms help? Sergiy Movchan digs into the perks, pitfalls and practicalities…
Psychological safety is the secret sauce of brilliant teams, but how does it actually play out, especially when neurodivergent minds are in the mix? We explore what it means to feel safe, seen and supported at work, and why listening…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Economic stress drives side hustles for Americans; CEOs embrace hybrid work to cut costs. Employers invited to join 2025 neuroinclusion index. Skills gaps,…
Too often, leadership and management are treated as opposing forces. But what if the real value lies in knowing how and when to switch between them? Paul Matthews explores how modern managers can blend both to get results without the…
Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a few tweaks. From knowing what kind of chat you’re really having to handling tricky moments with empathy, it’s all about keeping it real and human. Jo Henwood explains…
Learning and development teams are facing a turning point. Ravinder Tulsiani explains what needs to change to stay useful and effective. From using smart technology to making learning quicker and easier to access, it is time to move on from…
What if you encountered a Black Swan, a Grey Rhino or a Silver Lining? Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan show how these powerful metaphors for shocks, slow-burning threats and surprise opportunities can help you prepare for the future, not by…
