Appraisals gone wrong can leave employees feeling anxious, rejected and disengaged. Drawing on psychological insights, Srideep Sarkar and Anu Sarkar explain how managers can navigate these moments with care. Learn how to rebuild trust, restore confidence and transform even the…
Too many DEI initiatives stop at awareness, but inclusion only sticks when it’s embedded into team dynamics. Norman Grant argues for a shift from one-off workshops to systemic, coaching-led approaches that build everyday inclusive behaviours, turning intent into impact, enabling…
As generative AI reshapes learning, face-to-face training is proving its renewed value—not through nostalgia, but by offering what tech can’t: emotional connection, trust, and shared experience. In this article, Richard Smith explores why F2F endures, how it’s evolving, and why…
As L&D evolves through rapid technological change, many professionals risk being left behind. Oyindamola Ojo-Eriamiatoe highlights the barriers faced by experienced practitioners facing redundancy, students unaware of edtech careers, and women returning to work. Oyindamola offers inclusive, practical solutions to…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From rising Gen Z burnout to engineering perks over pay, youth confidence gaps, L&D freelancer visibility, and women in tech mentoring—today’s workplace challenges…
Learners crave stimulation and engagement, not repetition. Video can transform dry documents into engaging, memorable experiences, but only when used strategically. Matthew Pierce explains how L&D teams can pinpoint the right text content, craft effective videos, and boost learning retention…
In challenging times, L&D can’t afford to stand still. Chris Chesterman shares three strategic actions to help learning teams prove their value, strengthen skills and support their people. From building organisational resilience to linking learning with business outcomes, now’s the…
Danai Antoniou, co-founder and Chief Scientist at Gradient Labs, shares hard-won insights from her journey through systemic bias in tech. From salary transparency to challenging microaggressions, she outlines the practical changes leaders can make now to support the next generation,…
Many of us unknowingly fall into dysfunctional roles that quickly escalate workplace conflict, stall progress and can create unrest during our day. Jane Gunn explores Karpman’s Drama Triangle, its impact on teams, and how professionals can move beyond blame and…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Skills shape job choices, face-to-face learning resurges, safety goes viral on TikTok, Gen Z’s financial fragility exposed, small firms AI lag, compliance reframed…
