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Apprenticeships – the alternative way to upskill your workforce

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Tasmin Raynor highlights how businesses large and small can utilise the Apprenticeship Levy for a different way to develop people According to ManpowerGroup’s latest Talent Shortage survey report for 2024, UK businesses face a widening skills gap, with cross-sector shortfalls…

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Lost in translation: the battle for survival in the world of learning solutions

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Andy McConville urges those marketing their learning solutions to tone down the complex language Finding a place to market, sell and get repeat business in learning and development is more challenging than ever. A LinkedIn search finds 8,200 potential suppliers…

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TJ podcast: Challengers and practitioner focus – episode 312

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The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the challenges, leadership and practitioner focus for workplace learning. Speakers include: Links from the discussion: ⁠CIPD report L&D: New challenges, new approaches⁠ ⁠Future of Jobs Report from the World…

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Future human: AI and the behavioural skills we will all need

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Join Liggy Webb on this blog to explore AI and robots through a different lens, one of ourselves and our own future How will new adaptive technologies change the way we behave? It’s a fascinating question and one well worth…

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Elevate your leadership: 10 strategies for a positive workplace culture and team success

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Set the tone for a successful year ahead with a guide for leaders from CEO Lakeisha Robichaux As leaders step into the new year, they have the opportunity to set the tone for success, foster positive culture, and inspire team…

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The future of skills depends upon industry-collaboration

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Different mindset, ways of learning and more are the future of ensuring skills development is fit for the workforce, shares Stewart Watts Before the Autumn Statement in the UK, big tech companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon, and BT, along with…

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L&D’s role in sustainability in L&D – a well-being angle

The link between sustainability and well-being is clear, and here Jo Cook examines the evidence and urges L&D professionals to champion these vital areas into their strategy. Work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 55% of all days lost due…

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5 talent gaps to address when building a digital-ready workforce

Michael Nizich identifies the missing factors you need to tackle when preparing your workforce to be digitally ready What is the cost for an organisation to invest heavily in new technology only to have it sit unused due to a…

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