Education and skills

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Opinion

Forget AI efficiency — creativity is the real workplace edge

Chris Eigeland 30 May 2025

As AI transforms the workplace, the spotlight shifts to soft skills — creativity, empathy and adaptability — that machines can’t replicate. L&D professionals play a vital role in nurturing uniquely […]...

5 Minutes

Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty Education and skills 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 Learning design Learning transfer Partner Content Return on investment/Value of investment Skills Strategy Technology

Unlocking frontline performance: The next evolution in enterprise learning

Partner Content 22 May 2025

The hidden majority that is underserved by traditional L&D efforts are the frontline workers that power most industries. This partner article explores how compliance training, mobile learning, and early development […]...

7 Minutes

Assessment Coaching & mentoring Delivering learning & training Education and skills Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Talent

L&Ds role in meeting expectations of early career professionals

Emily Goldsack 14 May 2025

Emily Goldsack and Alanna Harrington explore how learning and development can be the deciding factor for early career talent. Their research reveals what young professionals expect from employers — from […]...

8 Minutes

Assessment Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Education and skills 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 Opinion Technology

From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills

Lara Holding-Jones 10 April 2025

Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is […]...

5 Minutes

Change Coaching & mentoring Collaboration Communication Conflict resolution Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Education and skills Emotional intelligence Employment Features 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 Future of work Health and social care Management Managing teams Mental health Neuroscience Psychology Science, technology and research Talent Wellbeing

ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is

Steve Ollington 27 March 2025

🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The […]...

7 Minutes

Business and industry Delivering learning & training Education and skills Features For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For new to L&D For people managers Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Sales & customer service Technology

Serving up success by elevating restaurant & cafe standards through e-learning

Tanya Galton 19 December 2024

Using e-learning and your learning management system can increase standards in the food service industry – as explored by Tanya Galton Customer experience is the biggest selling point today: 7 […]...

9 Minutes

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 […]...

9 Minutes

AI generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Change Collaboration Communication Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Culture Data Delivering learning & training Diversity, inclusion and equity Education and skills Features 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 Future of work Leadership Neuroscience Skills

Adapting to Change: Leadership, Neuroscience, and AI in Workplace Learning

Jo Cook 11 October 2024

Explore key points from the World of Learning conference, including AI, neuroscience, leadership and inclusivity – all summarised by Editor Jo Cook At the World of Learning conference, industry leaders […]...

5 Minutes

Education and skills 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 Health and social care Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Talking openly about suicide can help save lives

Vicki Cockman 10 September 2024

On World Suicide Prevention Day find out how to support those struggling with mental health. Vicki Cockman shares her insight Suicide is still largely seen as a taboo topic and […]...

3 Minutes

Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Government and politics Opinion

Skills England – what to expect from the expected

Mandy Gill 14 August 2024

Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the […]...