Category Business and industry

TJ interviews: L&D strategist, author and speaker Paul Matthews

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Today is the 25th anniversary of People Alchemy: Jo interviews founder and CEO Paul Matthews Training Journal: What was different in L&D 25 years ago? Paul Matthews: 25 years ago, the range of things that L&D got involved with was…

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Are digital bootcamps the answer to lifelong learning?

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Early career staff need different skillsets and support, so skills bootcamps might be the answer. Stewart Watts tells us more In the technology sector, while the total number of advertised job vacancies may have seen a decline last year, the…

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Will the end of non-competes spell the end of training and development? 

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Changes to restrictive clauses could reshape employee development, leaving L&D concerned about potential budget cuts. Marie Unger delves into the potential impacts of evolving non-compete agreements on workforce investment and growth  Non-competes – a type of ‘restrictive clause’ in employees’…

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Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes for skills development 

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Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes can provide a fast, flexible and inclusive path to high-demand careers. Paula Fryer explores their impact on career growth and industry innovation  Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes have risen in popularity as effective pathways for people seeking to…

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How artificial intelligence is influencing tech-sector layoffs and reskilling

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Carly Holm examines AI’s impact on tech jobs and the need for companies to adapt with the right tools or partners In March, employees in the marketing and communications division at IBM were reportedly told in a staff meeting that their…

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The Business of Training Conference 2024

We’re very proud to announce that Training Journal is the official media partner for The Business of Training Conference 2024 and the Blended Stories webinars this year. This partnership strengthens the mission to build stronger connections within the training provider community. Training Journal is the leading online…

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Curiosity and connection for AI in learning

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Andrew Jacobs explores how creatively thinking about technology and what we want from it can enhance not only your use of AI, but your strategy too I like to tinker.  It comes from when I was a kid; I used…

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Why the way we do business needs to change 

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Stuck in old ways in a new business world? Blaire Palmer shares key tips to modernise your approach and succeed today With a few minor tweaks, we still run our organisations and organise our people the same way we have…

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The Glass Cliff – book review  

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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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