Category For people managers

From banter to balance: Shifting the narrative on men’s wellbeing

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Men’s issues are society’s issues. It’s time to talk, act, and to change the narrative – David Hayden reflects on International Men’s Day Having read the articles about the International Men’s day, I mused to myself “do we need an…

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How AI is reshaping recruitment and why human interaction still matters 

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AI has transformed both sides of recruitment, but users must understand its pros and cons – Rebecca Napier explains   When it comes to recruitment, artificial intelligence systems are now readily available for both HR professionals and candidates alike. But…

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Case study: How ‘Time in Other People’s Shoes’ transformed collaboration

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Building understanding and connection between differing teams can be a challenge, but this approach made an impact To make sure it continues to puts people and customers at the heart of everything it does, Stiltz Homelifts created the innovative Time in…

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Revolutionising corporate training with Virtual Reality: A bold new era for workforce learning

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Are budget and safety issues with your training? This partner article explores the VR solution to make your learning experience next level Imagine stepping into a world where employees can perfect their skills without the fear of making costly mistakes.…

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Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development

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The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key goals: These goals are interconnected and aim to position the…

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7 people management tips for first-time managers

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If you are new to managing people, Mendy Slaton shares insights to improve your approach Some people are born to be managers, and others have management thrust upon them. In fact, a 2023 study by CMI found that a staggering…

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Will it work for us? How to assess and implement new organisational strategies 

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Do you select Agile? Six Sigma? How do encourage change? Steve Macaulay shares his insight From Six Sigma to Lean, Agile, and employee engagement1, many strategies promise to transform organisations by improving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, and ensuring employees…

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The clock is ticking on obsolescence—are you helping your employees stay ahead?

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People are busy, but some skills are rapidly becoming useless, so what can you do? Sean D’Arcy has some tips! For years, experts have been sounding the alarm about the growing skills gap in the workforce, particularly with the rise…

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Six New Year resolutions for a successful people strategy in 2025

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Get insights from six leading thinkers and innovators that ensure your teams thrive amid disruption Another year is on the horizon and yet again economic challenges, a rapidly evolving workforce and new technologies look to disrupt the way we operate.…

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The hybrid landslide: How leaders can empower today’s employees with flexibility

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Frank Weishaupt advises creating a culture of accountability and training managers to improve hybrid performance Over the past five years, companies have witnessed dramatic changes to the way we work. During the pandemic, many workers and businesses learned how to…

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