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We should all be training our teams in the use of AI – the why and the how

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With US public institutions stepping up AI training, it’s time for businesses to ask: why aren’t we doing the same? This piece by Grant Polachek explores why interest in AI is high but usage is low — and what leaders…

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Could financial wellness be the workplace benefit your employees need?

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As rising costs bite for individuals, financial wellness is moving from a ‘nice to have’ to an absolute business essential. David Banaghan explores how forward-thinking organisations are tackling money stress at work and supporting their staff—boosting morale, retention and productivity…

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How to create a deaf-friendly workplace (it’s easier than you think)

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To mark Deaf Awareness Week (5 to 11 May), Anna Park reveals just how easy it is to create a deaf-friendly workplace. From clear communication tips to clever office layout tweaks, small steps can make a huge impact. Inclusion doesn’t have to…

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Human before leader: Rethinking leadership for a new world of work 

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Think leadership is just about performance? Think again. Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove show how empathy, connection and courageous conversations are helping leaders ditch the old-school playbook for a new approach.   With research-backed results and real-world impact, human-centred leadership…

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Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table

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Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom line. Frédéric Hébert unpacks how this approach connects learning with…

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5 practical strategies for effective conflict resolution in the workplace

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Conflict is part of working life, but unresolved tensions can derail even the best teams and impact working life. Simon Phillips shares a practical, people-first approach to transforming conflict into progress, grounded in leadership insights, lived experience and proven impact.…

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From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

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Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is fuelling serious skills development, community connection and a lot of…

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Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore

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🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language…

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How AI can jumpstart a revolution in HR

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🌟 AI is reshaping HR, but are businesses ready? From hiring to employee engagement, AI has the power to transform HR, but only with the right vision and strategy.  💡 David Lloyd reveals how organisations can harness AI’s potential – without losing the…

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The future of work: Modernising job architectures and why skills alone aren’t enough 

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🧩 Jobs, skills, capabilities – how do they fit together? In today’s fast-changing world, static job roles no longer cut it. Skills matter, but without structure, they’re meaningless.  💡 Ben Satchwell explores why the future of work isn’t about replacing jobs with skills, but…

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