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Employees keener than ever to learn new skills 

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HR and L&D professionals are seeing a surge in employees eager to learn new skills. Becky Wallace examines how this trend is transforming talent development in the workplace  Employees have an increasing appetite to learn on the job and develop…

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Cambridge study on enhancing career progression and language skills

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In an era where English language skills are essential for global business, Nisreen Ash from Cambridge University Press & Assessment reflects on new research which shows the positive impact of the online English test Linguaskill Developing business English skills in…

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How to build an Olympic-level workplace with athlete-inspired training 

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Unlock peak performance with stretch assignments, diverse training methods and data-driven insights for your teams. Discover how with Rico Wyder When they parade along the River Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the athletes taking part will…

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The Social Brain – book review 

The Social Brain offers a fascinating exploration into the dynamics of group connectivity and leadership. Gaëlle Delmas-Watson reveals its invaluable insights for HR and L&D professionals    Book: The Social Brain: The psychology of successful groups  Authors: Tracey Camilleri, Samantha Rockey and…

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Unlocking employee potential: How adaptive learning is transforming workplace learning

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Disappointed that training interventions aren’t hitting the mark? Then adaptive learning might be your answer! Camilia Miccolis tells us all about it Employees are often a company’s largest expense, but they are also their biggest asset. Like all assets, a…

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Uniting HR and L&D: A strategic imperative for future-ready organisations 

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We must ensure HR and L&D have a say in tech and change management discussions, writes Ted Miller  Attend any board meeting today and it’s almost certain that the agenda will prominently feature discussions about the latest technological advancements and…

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Climate training: Why it’s a must-have and how to make it work

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Influencing large-scale behaviour change and empowering your people to tackle the climate crisis is crucial. Sarah Humphrys reveals how effective training can help  Every day we are bombarded with headlines:  The scale of the challenge is clear. Now we need all hands on…

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Practical steps businesses can take to develop a positive and productive workplace  

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From hiring and training to management and perks, tips to improve workplace motivation and engagement, by Iffi Wahla  There is wider recognition in this day and age that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. And yet, according to recent…

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HR teams are overwhelmed. But they can’t put L&D on the back burner 

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How to free up time and resources for HR teams to effectively prioritise L&D programmes, by Jeremy Walsh  Human resources departments are often small, lean teams responsible for a growing list of responsibilities. But in many organisations, HR’s workload has…

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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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