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Transforming HR for the future: Empowering employees through AI   

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AI-driven HR systems are a gamechanger, enabling businesses to transform how they manage their teams – Angela Moyle explains  The nature of work has shifted dramatically over the past few years, fuelled by the rise of remote work, flexible scheduling and…

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How AI is reshaping recruitment and why human interaction still matters 

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AI has transformed both sides of recruitment, but users must understand its pros and cons – Rebecca Napier explains   When it comes to recruitment, artificial intelligence systems are now readily available for both HR professionals and candidates alike. But…

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The hybrid landslide: How leaders can empower today’s employees with flexibility

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Frank Weishaupt advises creating a culture of accountability and training managers to improve hybrid performance Over the past five years, companies have witnessed dramatic changes to the way we work. During the pandemic, many workers and businesses learned how to…

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Hire local or widen your search? How to tell when a position should be remote 

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Daniel Parker outlines six factors to decide if a role suits in-house or remote work A business’s growth potential is typically closely aligned with its availability of resources. One of these critical resources is staffing, which can be made up…

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TJ podcast: Notebook LM, Neuroscience and magazine flashback – episode 326

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Insights from neuroscience, personalised learning and growth mindset are explored via a Notebook LM podcast Get involved in discussing this episode, especially it’s AI creation, on LinkedIn. We want to know what you think, good and bad! Key takeaways Created…

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TJ podcast: Reflections on a week in the life series – episode 325

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L&D experts discuss balancing work-life balance and harnessing self-reflection to fuel growth and lasting impact! Key takeaways Created by Cleanvoice Podcast summary: Created by Cleanvoice The speakers in this podcast episode share their reflections on contributing to a series of…

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Learning from life: Trusting my gut

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Trusting your gut can be your greatest asset in the freelance world, guiding critical decisions. Michelle Parry-Slater explores the importance of intuition in decision-making Freelance life offers many benefits, not least the ability to set your own agenda and work with people…

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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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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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