Category Employment

Training could turn whistle-blowers into culture changers

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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 whistleblowing, protect staff from retaliation, and build healthier workplace cultures.…

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New data shows how AI is reshaping L&D

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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 relevant development, AI-driven training offers tailored, adaptive experiences that boost…

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

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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 changes leaders can make now to support the next generation,…

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The future of L&D: Focusing on potential to grow skills continuously 

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Rethinking hiring and learning? You’re not alone. Mark Thompson explores why a tick-box approach is out, and how spotting potential and weaving learning into everyday work can future-proof your business. From agile assessments to leadership-led learning, it’s time to invest…

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Skills awareness: the key ingredient for unlocking success in our future workforce

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AI, sustainability and a fast-moving jobs market are reshaping how we work. Emma O’Dell explores why understanding skills, not just job titles, is vital to staying ahead. From reducing bias to building dynamic teams, skills awareness could be the game-changer that UK…

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The enterprise browser: HR’s new secret weapon for compliance 

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The enterprise browser might sound techy, but it’s quietly transforming how HR stays on top of workplace rules, without the endless IT faff. From smarter shift systems to stress-free policy rollouts, it’s compliance without the chaos. Jennifer Park and Uy Huynh explain…

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How to create a deaf-friendly workplace (it’s easier than you think)

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To mark Deaf Awareness Week (5 to 11 May), Anna Park reveals just how easy it is to create a deaf-friendly workplace. From clear communication tips to clever office layout tweaks, small steps can make a huge impact. Inclusion doesn’t have to…

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One in four UK workers plan to quit in 2025: Learning is your retention strategy

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📉 Retention crisis ahead! With hiring costs soaring and UK workers quitting at record rates, businesses can’t afford to lose talent.   💡 Aisling MacNamara reveals how investing in learning and development keeps employees engaged, fuels career growth and boosts retention. 🚀 Future-proofing your workforce…

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ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is

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🧠✨ 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 solution? Greater awareness, training, and willingness to learn as people…

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