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Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For senior L&D Psychology Science, technology and research Wellbeing

Did your skipped workouts and holiday indulgence actually help your brain? Surprising science says… Yes!

Ricci Masero 10 January 2025
Neurogenesis, synapses, pathways… Ricci Masero explains the importance of having a break for your brain If you’re feeling a bit guilty about missing some gym sessions and indulging in chocolate […]...
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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Features For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers Leadership Management Organisational development Psychology

Will it work for us? How to assess and implement new organisational strategies 

Jo Cook 9 January 2025
Do you select Agile? Six Sigma? How do encourage change? Steve Macaulay shares his insight From Six Sigma to Lean, Agile, and employee engagement1, many strategies promise to transform organisations […]...
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Business and industry Change Culture Employment Features For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Managing teams Reflective practice Talent

The hybrid landslide: How leaders can empower today’s employees with flexibility

Frank Weishaupt 3 January 2025
Frank Weishaupt advises creating a culture of accountability and training managers to improve hybrid performance Over the past five years, companies have witnessed dramatic changes to the way we work. […]...
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Business and industry Change Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For people managers For senior L&D Psychology

Lessons from anthropology: A new lens to understand organisational culture 

Lucy Cox 20 December 2024
How the study of what makes us human can enable more meaningful behaviour at work – with insights from business psychologist, Lucy Cox  Grasping workplace behaviour is no easy task. […]...
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Business and industry Change Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Science, technology and research Technology

Keeping an organisation and people safe – the critical role of L&D  

Richard Mackintosh 9 December 2024
How L&D professionals can help businesses mitigate complex security risks through effective training and leadership – with insights from Richard Mackintosh and Sarah Keeling It is widely acknowledged that the […]...
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Communication Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Opinion Wellbeing

Fostering a culture of motivation in the workplace to help employees and organisations thrive 

Grace French 2 December 2024
Thriving organisations start with inspired people. Empower employees by listening, learning and creating meaningful culture – Grace French explains People development professionals and business leaders alike face an extraordinarily challenging landscape, […]...
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Business and industry Change Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Education and skills Features For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Health and social care Skills Wellbeing

First aid training: Combatting men’s fear to ask important questions and act in emergency situations 

Ricci Masero 29 November 2024
Inclusive first aid training can break down barriers and build confidence, as Ricci Masero explains  First aid training is important for keeping everyone safe at work, but something interesting came […]...
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Business and industry Culture Emotional intelligence 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 Mental health Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Why suicide prevention training is needed now more than ever 

Ellie MacDonald 22 November 2024
Equip teams with the skills to spot warning signs and save lives, urges Ellie MacDonald   ONS figures released recently show that suicide rates are the highest they’ve been since 1999. […]...
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