Opinion

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Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity For HR For people managers Opinion Talent

Why cultural intelligence is reshaping recruitment

Mariia Skorokhod 4 July 2025

As companies become increasingly global, the ability to navigate cultural differences is no longer optional, it’s essential. Mariia Skorokhod explores why recruiters must cultivate cultural intelligence to build trust, communicate […]...

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Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Diversity, inclusion and equity For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion

Diversity isn’t enough: L&D’s role in helping future leaders be seen and heard

Charlotte Otter 3 July 2025

Charlotte Otter explores how L&D can move beyond hiring commitments to support genuine career growth for diverse talent. With visibility, support and structured development, learning professionals can help underrepresented leaders […]...

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Business and industry Change For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Wellbeing

The evolution of workplace wellbeing: It’s more than words, it’s a leadership practice

Lesley Aitcheson 30 June 2025

Back in the 1980s, it was all about toughing it out. Now, workplace wellbeing means so much more. Dr Lesley Aitcheson looks at how mental, emotional and physical health became […]...

5 Minutes

Assessment Change Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Opinion Skills Technology

Making skills shareable: The rise of digital credentials

Sergiy Movchan 27 June 2025

Digital credentials promise to make skills easier to prove, harder to fake and quicker to share. But old habits die hard. What’s holding things back? And how can open-source platforms […]...

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Communication Diversity, inclusion and equity Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Psychology

Psychological safety for neurodiversity: One size does not fit all

Esther Barrett 26 June 2025

Psychological safety is the secret sauce of brilliant teams, but how does it actually play out, especially when neurodivergent minds are in the mix? We explore what it means to […]...

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For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers Leadership Management Opinion Understanding Business

The myth of leadership versus management: Why the best managers do both

Paul Matthews 25 June 2025

Too often, leadership and management are treated as opposing forces. But what if the real value lies in knowing how and when to switch between them? Paul Matthews explores how […]...

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Communication For experienced L&D professionals For HR For new to L&D For people managers Management Opinion Wellbeing

Clear, kind and real: How to make communication count

Jo henwood 24 June 2025

Your communication skills can go from clunky to clear with just a few tweaks. From knowing what kind of chat you’re really having to handling tricky moments with empathy, it’s […]...

5 Minutes

Change For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Mental health Opinion Psychology

Beyond push-back: 5 modern truths about change resistance

Simon Phillips 19 June 2025

Change at work feels harder than ever. But there’s more going on than people simply digging in their heels. Simon Phillips unpacks what’s really behind the push-back, from stress and […]...

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Employment For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Measurement Opinion Talent Understanding Business

The future of L&D: Focusing on potential to grow skills continuously

Mark Thompson 18 June 2025

Rethinking hiring and learning? You’re not alone. Mark Thompson explores why a tick-box approach is out, and how spotting potential and weaving learning into everyday work can future-proof your business. […]...

4 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion

Think you’re ‘good’ at AI? It’s not automation, it’s augmentation that matters

Josh Wöhle 16 June 2025

Let’s bust a myth: AI isn’t just about ditching tasks, it’s about supercharging what people can do at work. In this eye-opener, Joshua Wöhle breaks down why augmentation, not automation, is where […]...