The value of psychometric tests are often questioned but here Nathan Thompson argues they have their place in our bid to secure and develop the best talent

Here’s the latest bulletin of specially selected news, views and research from the TJ editorial team.

Judith Quin on how to improve vocal confidence to build a stronger, more productive, and happier workforce

Paula Leach describes 8 ways you can elevate your team from coping to thriving

Mario Weick, Becky Stephens and Hamdi Hamzah explore using behavioural science to make leadership training stick

Luke Smith says you can’t create a company vision without employee collaboration – here’s why 

Cecilia Gorman offers advice to those leaders and managers struggling to find time for training, learning and development 

It's time to stop seeking top talent, and start creating it instead – says Rita Trehan

Sustainability is a word that is bandied about by politicians and business people, but how do you attain it? Anthony Chadwick explores how to pass on experience 

A roundup of the best news, views and research for all those involved in managing and developing people in all types of organisations, large and small, across the globe.

Jeremy Davis on how stellar customer experience can boost retention, drive engagement, and reduce churn for businesses

Luke Smith examines how to plan events to be accessible for all 

The TJ team has assembled a varied and challenging reading list for this week! We hope it inspires, informs and educates in equal measure.

Mike McLaughlin and Elaine Cox offer leaders six ways to reduce ego and lead with humility 

What do your staff really need when embarking on transformation projects? Paula Leach provides four key questions successful leaders ask 

Degreed’s Conor Gilligan talks to head of customer insight at Co-op Insurance Patrick Alcantara about his career so far; his struggle for acceptance in the UK as an immigrant and the importance of lifelong learning in his development. 

Angela Peacock argues that mergers provide a golden opportunity for L&D professionals to develop an inclusive culture 

As Pride Month 2022 draws to a close Jess Sandham explores addressing gender inclusion and diversity in the workplace

This week’s look at the news, reviews and research for all those working in HR, talent, skills and workplace learning and organisational development.

Sue Stockdale uses her experience of leading teams in the Arctic to reveal the importance of trust in motivating teams in difficult situations