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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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Training for tomorrow: Mastering manufacturing skills with immersive technology 

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With XR training, workers can practise on virtual equipment to upskill in a risk-free environment. Mike Peeler explains  The comfort of tradition can be a hurdle for innovation in manufacturing. Legacy systems, while reliable, can create a reluctance to embrace new training…

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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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Leaders are approaching skill building all wrong 

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It’s time to change “What’s in it for me?” to “What’s in it for them?” Stuart Cheesman explores an employee-centric approach  UK leaders will be fully aware of their organisation’s skills gap, and HR’s struggles at filling the void. And…

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Tayloring learning: The supervision superpower 

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Feeling stuck and need a hero? Coach supervisors provide support and guidance to overcome challenges – capes are optional, writes Daniel Taylor  Picture the scene: you’re facing a challenge, unsure of where to turn or how to progress. You look…

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Labour’s return: Implications for skills and development

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Labour’s election victory reshapes the UK workplace: implications for skills, technology, safety, and mental health The Labour Party will be in Government after the 2024 UK election, for the first time in 14 years. But what does it mean for…

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After the implosion: 9 ways to rebuild employee trust after a crisis

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Rebuilding workforce trust is challenging but achievable through proactive leadership and genuine engagement: learn how with these tips from David Ross  These feel like increasingly tense times. Terms like ‘permacrisis’ have gained greater visibility as the world faces conflicts in Ukraine…

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The UK’s skills strategy – what should be prioritised?

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With apprenticeship participation down, and skill spending low – what can the Labour manifesto provide businesses? Nichola Hay dives right in. Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that since the introduction of the current…

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