Year 2025

Beyond push-back: 5 modern truths about change resistance

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Change at work feels harder than ever. But there’s more going on than people simply digging in their heels. Simon Phillips unpacks what’s really behind the push-back, from stress and burnout to wanting a proper say in decisions, and shares…

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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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Skills awareness: the key ingredient for unlocking success in our future workforce

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AI, sustainability and a fast-moving jobs market are reshaping how we work. Emma O’Dell explores why understanding skills, not just job titles, is vital to staying ahead. From reducing bias to building dynamic teams, skills awareness could be the game-changer that UK…

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Think you’re ‘good’ at AI? It’s not automation, it’s augmentation that matters

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Let’s bust a myth: AI isn’t just about ditching tasks, it’s about supercharging what people can do at work. In this eye-opener, Joshua Wöhle breaks down why augmentation, not automation, is where the real magic happens, and how it’s reshaping productivity, potential…

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The role of training in overcoming imposter syndrome

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Self-doubt doesn’t just live in your head, it’s hitting businesses hard. From lost productivity to rising staff turnover, imposter syndrome is more than a buzzword. In this piece, Mike Worley explores how targeted training and development can give employees the confidence and…

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Change fatigue: Why L&D should prioritise the human side of change

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Change fatigue is feeling weary, indifferent or resistant towards increasing organisational changes. Steve Macaulay explores how L&D can play a pivotal role in tackling this issue by focusing on emotional wellbeing, resilience and communication, ensuring employees feel supported, valued and capable…

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Unlocking productivity: How gamification transforms the workplace 

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Get the impression your people are bored of the daily grind? Gamification could be your secret weapon for sparking energy and engagement in the workplace. Marisa Pereira shares smart, practical tips for making work more interactive, rewarding and fun, without…

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The future of work: Why most capability frameworks miss the mark 

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Too many capability frameworks promise impact but deliver confusion. Ben Satchwell cuts through the noise to reveal why clarity, focus and co-creation matter. From avoiding vague, generic descriptions to embedding real utility, he shows how to design frameworks that support performance,…

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