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A week in the life of: A Leadership Development Manager

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What’s involved in contemporary leadership development? Andy McConville shares about training, support and other responsibilities I’m one of the lucky ones, I really love my job. It’s fair to say that Leadership Capability isn’t often recognised, let alone invested in,…

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Navigating zero-hours contract regulations: What UK employers and workers need to know 

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Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights includes a reshaping of zero-hours work regulations. Pete Taylor offers his perspective on the proposed changes   As October progresses, the recruitment and HR industries are focused on the detail of the government’s…

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Diversifying work settings: The growing trend of workcations  

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Do you fancy taking a break from your work environment, but not the work itself? Try a workcation – remote working from a holiday destination  When flexible remote working became the norm, employees worldwide began reaping the benefits of a…

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

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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 shared innovative ideas and practical approaches for transforming workplace learning.…

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Ageless insight: Embracing the value of experience in a rapidly evolving workplace 

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Ageism is real; talented individuals in their 40s and 50s face unfair bias at work. Effective teams thrive by blending seasoned wisdom with youthful energy. Rose Fass explains how to leverage experience across all ages There’s a shift happening in…

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Boozy dinners are so 2000. Let’s rethink work culture and focus on inclusivity 

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Help employees thrive by tackling workplace drinking culture and creating inclusive, alcohol-free events for teams, writes Alex Clapp  Employee wellbeing has never been more of a priority. From safeguarding mental health and helping staff navigate the current cost-of-living challenges to promoting physical…

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TJ podcast: Gender, AI, and the pursuit of equity – episode 324

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Discussing AI perpetuating existing gender imbalances, men’s health awareness, perimenopause support and L&D gender perception Podcast summary: Created by Cleanvoice The podcast explores the complex relationship between gender and AI, discussing how design choices by developers can influence how users…

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An overview of the evolving role of artificial intelligence in L&D 

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Personalised training programmes, predictive insights and real-time feedback – how to leverage AI for workplace learning, by Ravinder Tulsiani  Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies approach L&D. As organisations strive to stay competitive and innovative, leveraging AI to enhance employee…

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Can training prevent staff from hiding their disability?  

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Many employees choose not to reveal their disability in the workplace. Chris Jay explores why, and explains how the right training programmes can improve disability disclosure  It’s virtually impossible to tackle a problem that you don’t know exists, which is…

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The 1% advantage: How small improvements can revolutionise your L&D strategy  

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Using the marginal gains approach, small tweaks in L&D can add up to big results. Houra Amin shows you how to make it happen The business landscape today is choppy and fast, so organisations are constantly seeking ways to enhance…

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