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How is AI affecting employee learning and development? 

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Is AI the silver bullet for L&D? How can we take advantage and remain human? In this feature, Jo Cook looks at the evidence and shares her perspective The use of generative AI holds so much for so many people…

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AI’s successful implementation goes beyond technology – soft skills are needed 

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While AI drives innovation, soft skills are equally critical for ethical, compliant and successful implementation. Tommy Richardson explains the need for a balanced approach to AI training  Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way businesses operate. It’s streamlining operations, improving customer…

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Emotions and impact: How to normalise emotional expression in the workplace and why it’s important

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Encouraging emotional expression at work can reduce stress, build trust and enhance overall job satisfaction – Phil Willcox shares practical steps to create a more supportive workplace In the workplace, people lie about how they feel.  Daily.  And lying is…

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How can companies increase gender diversity in the workplace? 

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Fostering inclusion policies is vital to closing the gender gap and attracting the top talent. Law firm HR Director Scott Sullivan shares his tips  UK businesses still have considerable work to do to increase gender diversity. Many struggle to close…

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Maximise investment in your line managers with an enabling environment 

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Line managers are pivotal to business success – support them to boost performance and drive impact with these tips from Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan Why do line managers matter to L&D? Line managers create the environment – the resources…

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Skills England – what to expect from the expected

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Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the new Labour government has not delayed in progressing one of…

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From chaos to clarity: Mastering documentation for work processes

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Discover key insights and techniques for effective, process documentation, with clear guidance from Jo Cook I saw a Facebook meme recently that went a bit like this: Me as a youth: Don’t tell me what to do! Me as an…

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Make learning count: Leveraging feedback loops for business success 

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Feedback loops help L&D leaders refine strategies, align learning with business goals and drive success, writes Houra Amin  In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt and continuously improve is critical for success. Central to this adaptability are…

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From theory to practice: Boosting productivity with action learning 

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Align L&D with action learning to tackle current demands and gear up for future challenges, writes Helen Routledge  Increasing productivity within organisations requires more than just theoretical knowledge; it demands actionable and effective learning strategies. Action learning, a method where employees…

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Wake up and smell the silicon: How to be human in an AI workplace  

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Cultivate your human skills and embrace the four Cs to thrive in an AI-driven world, writes Laura Thomson-Staveley   Back in 2016, I had a moment where I realised how significant artificial intelligence (AI) could become in our daily lives. I was…

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