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Global workplace turmoil: the unresolved crisis of violence and harassment

Workplace harassment

As one in five report experiencing violence and harassment at work, Aaron Gardner looks at what has been done to create safer workplaces  Around the world, violence and harassment in the workplace is a major issue. Data from the Lloyd’s…

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Key skills for sustainable change programmes

Change Management

Marek Szwejczewski, Steve Macaulay and Bob Lillis on the link between successful change and shifting skills, mindsets and attitudes L&D and people professionals have long understood that organisational change is essential and inevitable today; but what are the key skills…

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Ghosting in recruitment doesn’t have to be a horror story

Ghostbusters

Luke Shipley on how to keep communication lines firing on all cylinders during the hiring process  Ghosting isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hiring a new employee, or when speaking to a potential employer.…

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LTEM and Action Mapping: hot sauce for business-driven learning 

Hot Sauce Sign

Ricci Masero adds zest to training evaluations, aligning learning with organisational goals and kicking performance gaps to the curb  While travelling in the lush paradise of Costa Rica, where zesty hot sauce is as ubiquitous as the tropical sunshine, I…

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How to build a fairer leadership pipeline for everyone 

Diverse Modern Office: Black Businesswoman

Sarah Danzl discusses how organisations can create more equitable leadership opportunities  Organisations have made some progress in building more representative boards and C-suites, with the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey & Co finding that it’s at the…

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The Glass Cliff – book review  

Book review glass cliff

Book: The Glass CliffAuthor: Sophie Williams I’m sure it’s not a coincidence that a book about women in leadership being under-represented and undermined was released the day before International Women’s Day. The day where women and their contributions are celebrated…

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Learning Technologies 2024 preview – is it all about AI?

Martin Couzins and Jo Cook explore what’s coming up at the Learning Technologies conference and exhibition this week AI is going to dominate this week’s Learning Technologies conference and exhibition. So it seems only fitting that Training Journal used AI…

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Data deficiency: how inaccurate reporting undermines the UK labour market

African businesswoman using analytics data

Nichola Hay explains why capturing workforce data on a wide range of L&D initiatives is an economic necessity It was recently reported that workforce data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has “a long way to go” when it…

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Unlocking talent in the age of AI  

Unlock your potential

Gerry Griffin debunks AI myths, explores real-world applications, and highlights its potential for data-driven insights to enhance human potential   The hysteria around AI can make it hard to tell fact from fiction. Listen to the doomsayers and you could…

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The business case for diversity: from recruitment to retention

Diversity, equity, inclusion DEI

Yves Schneuwly offers practical tips to weave DEI values into every aspect of your employee experience Creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work has a positive impact for many reasons. It contributes to an ethical and equal company culture,…

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