Category Change

Workslop and the illusion of progress in the age of AI

AI chip surrounded by censor symbols, creating restriction

Rushing AI into workflows can produce polished ‘workslop’ that masks shallow thinking, wastes time and erodes trust. Jenna Tiffany sets out a human-centred antidote: start with purpose, define boundaries, train people and tools, make human review non-negotiable, and reward outcomes…

Read MoreWorkslop and the illusion of progress in the age of AI

When leaders look away and employees push back, L&D can be the bridge

Do not be afraid of change

In organisations with constant transformation, change stalls when employees resist and leaders disengage. This article shows how L&D can interpret pushback as information, rebuild leadership visibility, create listening loops, align learning to purpose, and reinforce new habits so change sticks…

Read MoreWhen leaders look away and employees push back, L&D can be the bridge

Into the unknown: Why 2026 marks a turning point for L&D

Desktop computer background in office and start up theme hologram drawing. Double exposure. Startup concept.

Donald H Taylor shares insight from his 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey, which shows a profession leaving familiar patterns behind. AI is foundational but no longer the only story, as budgets tighten and value demands intensify. Yet practitioners are acting:…

Read MoreInto the unknown: Why 2026 marks a turning point for L&D

Learning sticks when it’s shared: Why human learning communities more vital than ever

Word writing text Together We Can Make A Difference. Business photo showcasing be very important some way in like team or group Piece of square paper use to give notation on tree leaf under sunny day

Samantha Hall shows that workplace learning transforms when people feel connected to others. She explores how communities spark joy, build psychological safety and accountability, surface tacit knowledge, strengthen culture and resilience, and keep development alive long after formal sessions, especially…

Read MoreLearning sticks when it’s shared: Why human learning communities more vital than ever

Designing learning for a world that does not sit still

Hand arranging wooden blocks with icons representing iterative processes, collaboration, fast delivery, feedback, and adaptability in business.

Steve George explores why L&D struggles when work shifts faster than programmes can adapt. He highlights cognitive agility and unlearning as essential performance enablers, offering practical design ideas including messy scenarios, changing case studies, and shorter learning cycles. All to…

Read MoreDesigning learning for a world that does not sit still

The Uncertainty Toolkit – book review

illuminated must read neon sign

Cathy Hoy investigates why competency-based L&D falls short when uncertainty, not skill, blocks performance. Drawing on Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis’s new book The Uncertainty Toolkit, she highlights evidence from UCL research, practical exercises and new metrics for tolerance.…

Read MoreThe Uncertainty Toolkit – book review

What should HR leaders be looking out for in 2026?

Open hand holds wooden people around 2026 digits against shimmering blue background.

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…

Read MoreWhat should HR leaders be looking out for in 2026?

TJ podcast: Learning’s human heartbeat: L&D then and now – episode 329

TJ60 Panel discussion Andrew Jacobs, Kirsty Lewis, Laura Overton (c) Jo Cook

At TJ’s 60th Anniversary Conference, Andrew Jacobs discusses with Laura Overton and Kirsty Lewis what L&D has gained and lost over six decades. The exploration goes from laserdiscs to AI, classrooms to communities, and why social, human learning still matters…

Read MoreTJ podcast: Learning’s human heartbeat: L&D then and now – episode 329

Redundancy isn’t just business, it’s personal

Redundancy writting on blue background.

Andy Evans shares the deeply personal story of being made redundant and the emotional and professional aftermath. Drawing on lived experience and learning theory, he explores how leaders can handle redundancy with humanity, and reflects on how moments of loss…

Read MoreRedundancy isn’t just business, it’s personal

The leadership imperative: Shaping AI culture from the top

AI leadership pyramid and workforce hierarchy with human oversight in modern organization

Vishaal Gupta argues that building an AI-ready workforce is less about technology and more about culture. From transparent leadership to continuous learning, this feature lays out how organisations can move beyond hype to action, bridging people readiness gaps, reducing risk,…

Read MoreThe leadership imperative: Shaping AI culture from the top