Category Employment

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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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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The venture capitalist’s guide to HR strategies 

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Discover how empathy, technology and Gen Z insights can effectively attract and retain top talent in startups and established companies, with expert tips from venture capitalist Victor Orlovski Human resources is crucial to the functionality of an organisation, particularly startups.…

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The first 90 days: How L&D and training leaders can succeed

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The key to acing your new role is prioritising listening, learning and setting clear goals. Sara Good has the tips you need First impressions count. When L&D and training professionals start a new role, they need the first three months to…

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Learning from life: What I learnt from living with disruption

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Noise, mess, things left behind. Coping with decorating and how that applies to job changes – as explored by Michelle Parry-Slater Despite having lived in the house for four years, we had not ‘made it our own’. I often end…

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