For many organisations trying to reduce their skills gap, recruitment along is not working. The recruitment process is often uncertain and expensive, and yet investment in employee training to redress the skills shortage is falling. Isn’t it time for employers…
Professor Adam Boddison OBE talks about APM’s latest survey that reveals nearly all project managers see clear benefits from adjusting policies to support neurodivergent staff. This National Inclusion Week, the findings highlight a profession already making progress while still seeking…
In this candid reflection, founder Kim Ellis shares how a spark of an idea during a Welsh getaway became L&D Free Spirits – a supportive, slightly cheeky hub for self-employed professionals in learning and development. From big lessons to even…
Sad fact: most training doesn’t lead to lasting behaviour change, and the stats prove it. Tim Samuels explores why too much theory and too little practice is to blame, and offers simple, memorable solutions that actually work. If L&D really…
Suicide remains a taboo topic in many workplaces, yet managers are often the first line of support. Joseph Conway shares why it’s vital we break the silence, and how organisations can foster safer, more compassionate environments where people feel heard,…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Skills gaps threaten growth as L&D lags behind, while AI rapidly reshapes project management. Confidence in workforce readiness is low—but leadership, tech, and…
Remote work isn’t just a legacy of the pandemic, it’s a powerful way to collaborate when done with intention. Nassia Katroutsou shares how her global teams built trust, accountability and performance through clarity, connection and agile practices, proving remote work…
Clients are navigating a perfect storm of regulation, deeper cyber threats and complex AI disruption. Valerie Merrill explores why off-the-shelf training and tech no longer cut it, and how providers must shift towards customised, compliance-savvy solutions that reflect the real…
Modern leaders face more than just business challenges, they’re navigating purpose, pressure, and people in a world that often feels unmoored. What if the real leadership edge isn’t just empathy, but a deeper kind of awareness that connects values, meaning…
L&D teams face a quiet but costly threat: learning is lost in the noise of tool fatigue. Disconnected platforms pile up, learners disengage, and training becomes just another task. Will Emmerson explores how integrating systems and simplifying access can make…
