Category Employment

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

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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 Morgan explains how upskilling, coaching and outplacement support boost satisfaction,…

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A real-world approach to the employer skills gap

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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 the skills shortage is falling. Isn’t it time for employers…

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Neurodiversity at work: how inclusive policies drive success

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Professor Adam Boddison OBE talks about APM’s latest survey that reveals nearly all project managers see clear benefits from adjusting policies to support neurodivergent staff. This National Inclusion Week, the findings highlight a profession already making progress while still seeking…

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Forget quiet quitting! Revenge quitting is the new workplace wake-up call

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Dr Ryne Sherman explores the rise of revenge quitting, where frustrated employees walk away, but with impact, not silence. Driven by unmet needs around purpose, safety, and leadership, today’s workforce is pushing back. Here’s what organisations must do to retain…

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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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