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The spectrum of success: fostering an inclusive workplace for the neurodivergent

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Hayley Brackley explains neurodiversity and neurodivergent, the problem with ableism, and why we all need an inclusive workplace This week sees Neurodiversity Celebration Week being observed, but what does this actually mean? Neuroinclusion doesn’t sit with just one manager Whilst…

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TJ interviews: productivity author Marc Zao-Sanders

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TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook, talks to Marc Zao-Sanders, CEO of Filtered and author of Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time Training Journal: You’ve used the approach you shared in your book over a number of years…

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Years older, or years better?

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David Buchanan and Steve Macaulay explore the perceived challenges and the positive advantages to a workforce with a variety of age ranges The changing demographics of an ageing population and declining birth rates pose a pressing people management challenge. To…

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Why fraud prevention training should be on your L&D agenda

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As the UK grapples with a surge in fraud, exacerbated by the digital revolution and changing work environments, organisations are at a crossroads. Rachael Tiffen from fraud prevention service Cifas explores the far-reaching consequences of fraud, and highlights it’s not…

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Embracing our inner artist on International Women’s Day

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In this inspiring International Women’s Day talk, Stephanie Barnes explores the interconnectedness of creativity, inclusivity, and mental well-being, urging everyone to embrace their inner artist for a more joyful and integrated life Transcript auto-generated by YouTube and formatted by ChatGPT:…

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Brushing aside injustice – art, women and innovation: a call for creative empowerment in training

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Rachel Bentley examines not only a gender pay gap, but how creativity can inspire development and change in challenging work climates In the world of art an insidious reality lurks beneath the canvas: a gender pay gap that painfully exposes…

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Echoes of a past self: art, memory and transformation

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As part of International Women’s Day 2024, Lior Locher’s first performance art video explores the profound impact of unplanned artistry on identity and existence In an unexpected twist, an Lior Locher finds themselves at the centre of a performance art…

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Ending the stigma navigating women’s health in the workplace 

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Vicky Britton highlights the challenges women face at work around their health issues, and some of the positive changes companies are making Women’s health is finally emerging from the shadows, capturing attention in media, research, and online debates. This shift…

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Unlock the secrets of skilful public speaking: insights from the pros

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On social media we asked about advice for presentations and boy did our community answer, read their strategies and tips here Public speaking is an art form that requires more than just the ability to speak loudly and clearly—it demands…

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Decoding presenteeism: fresh research on employee wellbeing

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Ben Moss discusses a new approach to defining presenteeism and how leaders can use this to enhance its measurement and management The concept of presenteeism has increasingly garnered attention as organisations have struggled to understand, and measure, its impact in…

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