Category For experienced L&D professionals

Supercharging soft skills in the age of AI 

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In today’s increasingly AI-driven workplaces, soft skills are crucial for competitive advantage and career success. Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan show you how to stay ahead  Will you be replaced by artificial intelligence? Probably not. Unique human abilities such as…

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Leaders are approaching skill building all wrong 

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It’s time to change “What’s in it for me?” to “What’s in it for them?” Stuart Cheesman explores an employee-centric approach  UK leaders will be fully aware of their organisation’s skills gap, and HR’s struggles at filling the void. And…

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Labour’s return: Implications for skills and development

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Labour’s election victory reshapes the UK workplace: implications for skills, technology, safety, and mental health The Labour Party will be in Government after the 2024 UK election, for the first time in 14 years. But what does it mean for…

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The UK’s skills strategy – what should be prioritised?

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With apprenticeship participation down, and skill spending low – what can the Labour manifesto provide businesses? Nichola Hay dives right in. Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that since the introduction of the current…

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Joining the dots . . . on how L&D can drive impact through continuous development

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Do you want to think more broadly and engage more people in the L&D process? Get ready to unlock the potential of continuous improvement, writes Martin Couzins  Return on investment is the Achilles’ heel of learning and development. It is…

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Best of both worlds: Leveraging AI and humans for coaching at scale 

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The future of coaching rests with those who can successfully blend artificial and human intelligence. Andy Chandler and Sam Isaacson explain  For several years now, the demand for coaching within organisations has been rising, with increasing expectations for personalised employee development…

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10 ways understanding the brain helps us in business 

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Uncover how the brain fuels business success and try these actionable strategies to enhance leadership and productivity from Dr Lynda Shaw Astute business leaders are tapping into neuroscience to gain deeper insights into the behaviour, thoughts, habits and ideas that…

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Tech apprenticeships: A solution to the digital divide

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The impact of technology apprenticeships on driving talent and diversity is explored by James McLaughlin With the UK election fast approaching, both the Conservative and Labour parties have outlined their intentions to expand apprenticeship programmes, reflecting a growing recognition of…

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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

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A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven work environment: increased connectivity often leads to a…

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Editor’s blog: Is the people profession unique in the organisation?

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Is the role of the supporting and developing the workforce actually unique? Jo Cook reflects. A lot of questions were posed at the HR Leaders Unconference in London yesterday – everything from AI and organisations processes, through to finding time…

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