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Practical steps businesses can take to develop a positive and productive workplace  

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From hiring and training to management and perks, tips to improve workplace motivation and engagement, by Iffi Wahla  There is wider recognition in this day and age that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. And yet, according to recent…

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HR teams are overwhelmed. But they can’t put L&D on the back burner 

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How to free up time and resources for HR teams to effectively prioritise L&D programmes, by Jeremy Walsh  Human resources departments are often small, lean teams responsible for a growing list of responsibilities. But in many organisations, HR’s workload has…

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Supercharging soft skills in the age of AI 

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In today’s increasingly AI-driven workplaces, soft skills are crucial for competitive advantage and career success. Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan show you how to stay ahead  Will you be replaced by artificial intelligence? Probably not. Unique human abilities such as…

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Leaders are approaching skill building all wrong 

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It’s time to change “What’s in it for me?” to “What’s in it for them?” Stuart Cheesman explores an employee-centric approach  UK leaders will be fully aware of their organisation’s skills gap, and HR’s struggles at filling the void. And…

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After the implosion: 9 ways to rebuild employee trust after a crisis

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Rebuilding workforce trust is challenging but achievable through proactive leadership and genuine engagement: learn how with these tips from David Ross  These feel like increasingly tense times. Terms like ‘permacrisis’ have gained greater visibility as the world faces conflicts in Ukraine…

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Best of both worlds: Leveraging AI and humans for coaching at scale 

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The future of coaching rests with those who can successfully blend artificial and human intelligence. Andy Chandler and Sam Isaacson explain  For several years now, the demand for coaching within organisations has been rising, with increasing expectations for personalised employee development…

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10 ways understanding the brain helps us in business 

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Uncover how the brain fuels business success and try these actionable strategies to enhance leadership and productivity from Dr Lynda Shaw Astute business leaders are tapping into neuroscience to gain deeper insights into the behaviour, thoughts, habits and ideas that…

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Unlocking potential: The power of believing in your team

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Don’t know what to say to someone struggling with confidence? We have four effective practices! Julie Smith dives into the topic Confidence plays a crucial role in personal growth, career success, and overall wellbeing. But it can be like a…

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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

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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 fast-paced, technology-driven work environment: increased connectivity often leads to a…

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Embracing a strengths-based development approach 

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Do you focus on faults or strengths? One approach can help improve engagement and productivity – Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook report When a mistake or problem arises, how do you and your organisation typically react? A common response is…

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