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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Time for a reset on managing teams – Part 2
In the second part of an article on teamwork, Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook look at HR and L&D’s role in ensuring managers are ready for these new ways of working In the first part of this two-part article we…
Time for a reset on managing teams
In the first of a two-part article on teamwork Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s environment Working in teams today presents substantial challenges, but also big opportunities. People professionals can do much to strengthen…
The power of reciprocal mentoring
Emily Cosgrove and Sara Hope on deepening trust and belonging through reverse mentoring Editor’s note: This article was first published by TJ in December 2021 To do our best work, we all need to feel included and valued. And to retain…
Moving workplace celebrations from tipsy to temperate
As Alcohol Awareness Week draws to a close, TJ’s regular contributor Luke Smith weighs up the pros and cons of alcohol at work events As a business leader, you hold significant responsibility for shaping the culture within your organisation. Your…
The rise of the Skills-Based Organisation
Conor Gilligan on unlocking success in the age of skills-based organisations As the job market grapples with a major shortage of skills and workers, Britain’s near record low unemployment poses a deep problem, as reported by the Financial Times. Surprisingly,…
Balancing heart and head
Emotional hijacking is when our emotional brain overcomes our thinking brain. Here Jules MacMillan explores the why, what, where, and how to deal with it Emotional hijacking. We all experience it. That feeling when our emotions get the better of…
Generative AI and the future of L&D
Generative AI is now a business imperative, so how should leaders be using it to improve their talent strategies? Rachel Roumeliotis suggests three approaches Generative AI is growing rapidly, and with it, companies in a wide range of industries are…
Making the most of your over 50s talent
Steve Butler offers advice on how to get the best out of your 50-something people The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to many people over 50 leaving the workforce, prompting the government to encourage their return. However, data from the Labour…
3 pitfalls to avoid during recession
It’s easy to make rash decisions as the economy starts to slump, Giora Morein urges organisations make measured choices when faced with difficult economic conditions As a recession looms large on the global radar, markets are jittery, employees are anxious,…
