Category Delivering learning & training

Adapting to change: making learning work in hybrid settings

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Having an overview of different hybrid learning approaches is essential, and Ravinder Tulsiani helps us out In today’s corporate landscape the emergence of hybrid workforces has revolutionized how organisations operate. For Learning and Development (L&D) teams this shift brings unique…

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Addressing gender disparity in engineering

Kerrie Doherty looks at the work being done to progress women’s careers in engineering It is well known in the engineering industry that there is a significant gender gap and a growing skills gap. These dual problems highlight the need…

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Attracting Gen Z

Is safety the new benefit of choice for Generation Z? Richard Stockley discusses ways to engage this vital group It’s no secret that holding on to young talent is becoming increasingly difficult. Many businesses are feeling the pressure. Job vacancies…

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Learning from life: what I learnt from swimming in the sea

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Michelle Parry-Slater doesn’t like to be cold. So when a friend suggests a dip in the sea she was less than enthusiastic I was born in August, so I blame my summer birth on the fact that I hate the…

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Professional apprenticeships – the way to improve social mobility

Young people face an uncertain future due to inequality, Nichola Hay suggests that professional apprenticeship offer real opportunities for the next generation to thrive At first glance, the latest annual State of the Nation 2023 report from the Social and…

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Why inclusion in training is vital

Joanne Lockwood argues that inclusion and training is a business necessity and that L&D must ensure it meets the needs of all learners The professional landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses are now sourcing talent from all corners of the…

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Joining the dots . . . on buying learning technology

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This month Martin Couzins asks is there a better way for corporate learning buyers and vendors to do business? What does an L&D leader looking to invest in new learning technology do when faced with more than 400 brands to…

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5 talent gaps to address when building a digital-ready workforce

Michael Nizich identifies the missing factors you need to tackle when preparing your workforce to be digitally ready What is the cost for an organisation to invest heavily in new technology only to have it sit unused due to a…

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Personalisation: the route to engagement and success

Research shows employees want to improve their skills and expect a tailored approach. Tommy Richardson explains how asking the right questions leads to success Corporate training has evolved over the past four years with the move to remote and hybrid…

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Joining the dots . . . on generative AI

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This month Martin Couzins dives into the latest news on Generative AI and asks ‘who are you listening to?’ It’s all gone a bit bonkers. The generative AI news firehose shows no signs of diminishing, just take a look at…

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