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Employment

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Can strategic growth and people-first values truly go hand in hand?

Heidi Thompson 3 October 2025
High growth can strain culture, yet scaling with intent keeps people, clients and communities front and centre. Invest in learning, wellbeing and inclusive leadership; align acquisitions to values; embed in […]...
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Business and industry Change Employment For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Opinion

Second, third, fourth career: How job pivots are redefining the future of work

Owen Morgan 29 September 2025
With such global uncertainty, big skills gaps and longer working lives, more people are pivoting careers. INTOO research shows 41% have switched direction and 35% lack a defined path. Owen […]...
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Business and industry Employment Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers Organisational development Strategy Talent

A real-world approach to the employer skills gap

Wojciech Walczak 16 September 2025
For many organisations trying to reduce their skills gap, recruitment along is not working. The recruitment process is often uncertain and expensive, and yet investment in employee training to redress […]...
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Communication Conflict resolution Culture Employment For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For people managers For senior L&D Management Opinion Public order, justice and rights

Training could turn whistle-blowers into culture changers

Paul O’Donnell 21 August 2025
Whistleblowing is becoming more common, but many organisations still fail to handle it effectively. Dispute resolution expert Paul O’Donnell argues that managers need better training to distinguish between grievances and […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Data Delivering learning & training Education and skills Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Strategy Talent Technology

New data shows how AI is reshaping L&D

Tommy Richardson 5 August 2025
Tommy Richardson explores new data highlighting AI’s growing role and enormous potential in personalising L&D. The shift couldn’t come at a better time. With engagement lagging and employees seeking more […]...
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Business and industry Change Communication Creativity & innovation Culture Diversity, inclusion and equity Employment For experienced L&D professionals For HR For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion

From fintech to founder: one woman’s mission to rewrite the rules

Danai Antoniou 11 July 2025
Danai Antoniou, co-founder and Chief Scientist at Gradient Labs, shares hard-won insights from her journey through systemic bias in tech. From salary transparency to challenging microaggressions, she outlines the practical […]...
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