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Can strategic growth and people-first values truly go hand in hand?

Heidi Thompson 3 October 2025
High growth can strain culture, yet scaling with intent keeps people, clients and communities front and centre. Invest in learning, wellbeing and inclusive leadership; align acquisitions to values; embed in […]...
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From preference to performance: adapting training for new hires

Eleanor Hecks 1 October 2025
Onboarding is evolving fast: Eleanor Hecks shows leaders must tailor training to diverse learning preferences, neurodiversity and hybrid work. Use analytics, microlearning, translation and gamification to personalise pathways, boost engagement […]...
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Second, third, fourth career: How job pivots are redefining the future of work

Owen Morgan 29 September 2025
With such global uncertainty, big skills gaps and longer working lives, more people are pivoting careers. INTOO research shows 41% have switched direction and 35% lack a defined path. Owen […]...
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Curiosity over assumption: decoding digital body language in teams

Jo Cook 24 September 2025
Body language has always been tricky. Crossed arms, raised eyebrows, leaning in or looking away; all signals we interpret constantly, sometimes accurately, sometimes disastrously. Whilst we’ve had telecommunication for a […]...
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The future of frameworks is integration, not competition

Ben Satchwell 22 September 2025
Ben Satchwell explores why well-intentioned frameworks often cause confusion rather than clarity. Drawing on common mistakes and missed opportunities, he shows how better integration, rather than wholesale replacement, can unlock […]...
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The power of psychological safety in uncertain times

Steve Macaulay 17 September 2025
Psychological safety helps people speak up, share ideas, and learn from mistakes, essential in fast-moving workplaces. It’s not about removing fear but creating trust and openness. Steve Macaulay and David […]...
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A real-world approach to the employer skills gap

Wojciech Walczak 16 September 2025
For many organisations trying to reduce their skills gap, recruitment along is not working. The recruitment process is often uncertain and expensive, and yet investment in employee training to redress […]...
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