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Will closing the skills gap make us happier?  

Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? They’re a good place to start, writes Emma O’Dell  The UK is at risk of […]...
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Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada

From fierce to friendly. How different leadership styles shape careers, workplace culture and business success – by Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan This article explores how different leadership styles work […]...
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How can L&D empower their technical workforce on AI skills development?

AI is transforming work—L&D must equip employees with the right skills to stay ahead. Editor Jo Cook dives into the offering from AI leading company, NVIDIA When high school student […]...
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Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: The emotional rollercoaster is real

Kirsty Lewis has a meltdown about the numbers for her facilitation festival, despite amazing plans Well we have made it to March 1st and that date is exactly 100 days […]...
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Perfectionism over a promotion? The obsession with perfection is harming leadership development

The modern workplace culture of perfectionism is actually destroying development, says executive coach Beth Hope In today’s work environment, burnout is at an all-time high, and perfectionism is a major […]...
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How coaching and mentoring can drive talent mobility and workforce development

Want to keep your top talent? Follow these six steps to boost mobility and growth – Diane Newell explains Research from Indeed Flex highlights that one in three employees are planning […]...
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Make learning count: How a clear aspiration drives business impact 

Too often, L&D operates reactively, delivering training without clear business impact. You can change that when you anchor learning to strategic aspirations. Houra Amin explains how to drive measurable success […]...
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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Talent

Quiet quitting or quiet learning? How to reignite employee motivation through development

If employees are checking out, it’s time to spark their ambition with new growth opportunities – Jessica Kriegel explains  In a bustling midsize marketing firm in London, Alex, a high-performing […]...
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Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D

8 essential components of a successful DEI training programme

Diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t a box to tick, it’s a gamechanger. Get it right with these eight insights for lasting impact, writes Eleanor Hecks Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have […]...
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