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Switching up the skills sector: Why we need a system for all ages and levels 

Nichola Hay 29 August 2024
A well-designed Growth and Skills Levy is crucial; it must benefit all employees across industries, writes Nichola Hay  Kickstarting economic growth is at the heart of the new Labour government’s […]...
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Skills England – what to expect from the expected

Mandy Gill 14 August 2024
Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the […]...
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TJ podcast: Disruption in work and learning – episode 318

Jo Cook 22 July 2024
AI disruption, accessibility, innovation, modern learning, and leadership with Jeremy Snape, Laura Overton and more. In this episode, experts from the Learning and Development field discuss navigating disruption caused by […]...
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Labour’s return: Implications for skills and development

Jo Cook 5 July 2024
Labour’s election victory reshapes the UK workplace: implications for skills, technology, safety, and mental health The Labour Party will be in Government after the 2024 UK election, for the first […]...
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Business and industry For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Government and politics Opinion

The UK’s skills strategy – what should be prioritised?

Nichola Hay 4 July 2024
With apprenticeship participation down, and skill spending low – what can the Labour manifesto provide businesses? Nichola Hay dives right in. Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and […]...
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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

Thom Dennis 26 June 2024
A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s […]...
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Will the end of non-competes spell the end of training and development? 

Marie Unger 6 June 2024
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 […]...
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