Category For people managers

What should HR leaders be looking out for in 2026?

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From pay transparency to the right to disconnect, HR leaders face a perfect storm of regulation, technology and rising expectations in 2026. What really matters, what’s overhyped and where should teams focus first? Veronique Lemaire cuts through the noise with practical insight for navigating…

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From tasks to talent: Turning offices into learning incubators

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For Gen Z, the office is both a learning space as well as a workplace, one where culture is absorbed through proximity and observation. Being intentional with desk placement, open-plan design and varied zones for focus, collaboration and private mentoring…

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The rise of reflective intelligence: The skill that will outlast AI

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Artificial intelligence is accelerating learning, yet capability still depends on reflection. Dmitry Zaytsev tells us about reflective intelligence and why it matters in today’s largely AI-driven workplace. He shares how L&D teams can help build practical reflection habits that improve…

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Training for every brain: How inclusive learning unlocks performance

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As more employees identify as neurodivergent, traditional workplace training is falling short. Eleanor Hecks explores inclusive, strengths-based learning design, mentorship and leadership behaviours that unlock talent, boost engagement and deliver measurable business impact for organisations. This is about seeking sustainable…

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Turning AI into your company’s brain for stronger knowledge sharing and communication

AI is fast becoming the connective tissue of modern organisations. From remote corporate teams to factory floors, smarter knowledge sharing is now a competitive advantage. Used well, AI can break down silos, speed up communication and turn scattered information into shared intelligence. Shinichiro Nakamura reveals how…

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The engagement trap: Becoming irreplaceable in the age of AI

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AI is changing work, and it’s calling our bluff. When machines do more of the grind, engagement becomes personal. It’s no longer about perks, but the effort you put in. Grant Wyatt shows how achieving fulfilment at work comes from…

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Top 5 trends shaping the future of career coaching

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Jenny Booth shares insights from over two decades in careers guidance and calls for a shift toward much more inclusive, flexible, and strengths-based support for neurodivergent young people. She explores the growing role of families, digital tools, and purpose-led planning…

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Performance is human: Building a modern people strategy in the age of AI 

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As AI continues its massive transformation of the workplace, performance management must evolve too. Sidonie Viala shares how 360Learning has moved beyond rigid metrics to embrace coaching, autonomy and real-time learning. By prioritising people over process, the company is building…

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Generation numb: Why today’s workforce feels nothing at all

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Today’s workforce is emotionally checked out, overwhelmed by constant change and digital saturation. In this compelling call to action, Josh Cardoz urges organisations to break the cycle of disconnection and cynicism. Through purpose, friction and human connection, we can reignite…

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