Category Environmental, sustainability, social & governance

Why businesses need a joined-up approach to risk and compliance

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A connected governance, risk and compliance platform can help organisations spot threats earlier, reduce silos and make audits less painful. Prem Chaurasiya explains how bringing risk data, workflows and reporting together can move teams from reactive firefighting towards more proactive,…

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Why AI-Generated content is becoming harder for L&D teams to manage

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As AI accelerates content production, Chris Van Wingerden stresses that L&D teams face a new bottleneck: managing the volume of learning content they can create. Drawing on dominKnow’s LCMS Report, he explores why content management, governance and human oversight are…

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Climate training: Why it’s a must-have and how to make it work

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Influencing large-scale behaviour change and empowering your people to tackle the climate crisis is crucial. Sarah Humphrys reveals how effective training can help  Every day we are bombarded with headlines:  The scale of the challenge is clear. Now we need all hands on…

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The green leader’s toolkit: carpooling, home offices, and sustainable leadership practices

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Luke Smith looks at the impact of leadership on corporate environmental responsibility Companies no longer have the option to put sustainability on the back burner. It’s the responsibility of leadership to ensure their business is operating as ethically and environmentally…

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Reassuring employees about AI

Luke Smith offers ideas on how to reassure employees they won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence As AI becomes increasingly capable, even employees in highly skilled industries are becoming concerned about job security. One recent study showed that 24% of…

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L&D’s role in sustainability in L&D – a well-being angle

The link between sustainability and well-being is clear, and here Jo Cook examines the evidence and urges L&D professionals to champion these vital areas into their strategy. Work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 55% of all days lost due…

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Seven ways to encourage sustainability

Luke Smith outlines some approaches business leaders can take to support sustainability in their organisations In today’s rapidly changing world, the need for sustainability across all aspects of our lives has never been greater. Hundreds of scientific studies, such as…

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Challenger banks leading the way in sustainability

Glenn Gillis looks at the role challenger banks have in the search for a greener world and the role gamification has in changing attitudes Concerns about climate change are influencing consumer choices more than ever, with nearly three-quarters of Britons…

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Intergenerational conversations boost LGBTQ+ rights

Anyi Hobson explores why generations working together improve the LGBTQ+ landscape There have undoubtedly been significant gains for LGBTQ+ people and causes over the years. Yet recent events indicate that there is a long way to go. The US Supreme…

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The importance of purpose to Gen Z

Camilia Miccolis on why meaning matters in the retention of Gen Z staff and how L&D can help With Gen Z making up around 20% of the global workforce, and growing year on year, employers cannot ignore what this age…

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