Category Diversity, inclusion and equity

Echoes of a past self: art, memory and transformation

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As part of International Women’s Day 2024, Lior Locher’s first performance art video explores the profound impact of unplanned artistry on identity and existence In an unexpected twist, an Lior Locher finds themselves at the centre of a performance art…

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Ending the stigma navigating women’s health in the workplace 

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Vicky Britton highlights the challenges women face at work around their health issues, and some of the positive changes companies are making Women’s health is finally emerging from the shadows, capturing attention in media, research, and online debates. This shift…

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Unlocking the power of neurodiversity

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In this feature, Steve Macaulay looks at the benefits and importance of neurodiverse employees Every manager aims to make the best use of all the resources available so that their employees feel fulfilled and satisfied that they are reaching their…

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From clarity to accessibility: 5 key tips to help content design

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Jayne Davids draws upon her experience in creating hundreds of guides and help documents to distil the essential best practices for creating user-friendly resources People visit a knowledge base or help centre to get answers or information about a product…

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Is your L&D approach out of fashion? Trends that need to be retired

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Wendy Hanson is rethinking learning and development for 2024 and urges us to drop what’s not working In the dynamic landscape of professional development, the traditional approaches to learning and development are undergoing a significant transformation. As we move through…

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Hira Ali on the myriad of challenges women face on the road to professional success

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Hira Ali talks about her research that went into the book about women around the globe. The fear of missing out (FOMO), especially for working mothers, was a key find. Hira’s book Her Way to the Top is discussed with…

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TJ podcast: Challengers and practitioner focus – episode 312

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The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the challenges, leadership and practitioner focus for workplace learning. Speakers include: Links from the discussion: ⁠CIPD report L&D: New challenges, new approaches⁠ ⁠Future of Jobs Report from the World…

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The pitfalls of positivity: a candid look at embracing our weaknesses

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Mike Thackray navigates the thin line between development and acceptance I’m not good at organising social events. I’ve tried it and I’ve just about managed when I’ve had to do, though several colleagues past and present may beg to differ…

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Navigating cultural landscapes: how L&D can drive inclusion and diversity in the contemporary workplace

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Explore innovative strategies, from cultural competence training to combatting biases, that elevate organisational success, with Ravinder Tulsiani In the modern work environment, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential elements for organisational success. The role of Learning and…

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