Category Government and politics

The generation we can’t afford to lose

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With youth unemployment at its highest since 2014 and junior roles drawing 100+ applicants, employers can’t afford to pass on. Giles Smith argues we’re debating costs while the education-to-work system fails a generation. The answer is redesigning organisations for an…

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The missing step after restructuring: Lessons from a government department reset

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Turn restructure into a practical reset, not a quiet drift. A government department team used an anonymous participant survey, output-driven working day and a virtual follow-up to agree priorities, decision routes and co-ordinate working rhythms. The result was measurable gains…

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The apprenticeship metric L&D teams can’t afford to ignore

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Qualification Achievement Rates are one of the most practical indicators of whether apprentices reach the finish line, yet many employers overlook them when selecting providers. Harry Hobbs argues that completion is where training becomes productive capability, calling for clearer, comparable…

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How one council made training measurable, strategic and value-led

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Martin Furminger explains how a UK council adapted the Systems Approach to Training to build a structured, flexible learning system aligned to its People and Culture Plan. He shares how analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation create measurable impact, improve…

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Is your organisation truly data-driven – or just investing in tech?

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Drawing on award-winning examples from healthcare, justice, media and policing, Jake O’Gorman argues that data-driven transformation depends on people, not platforms. He writes about why leaders must prioritise data quality, skills and ethical governance and shares stories that start with…

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Legacy learning is killing your AI potential

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AI is shaking things up, and Learning and Development can’t afford to fall behind. Cassie Gasson shares why it’s time to drop the old playbook, grab smarter tools and take the lead. If you want to stay relevant, it’s all…

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Turbulent times and resilient responses: How UK policy is shaping employer action

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👉 Resilience is the new compliance and policy is driving employer preparedness. With a focus on training, companies need to go from policy to practice as organisational resilience is now a business priority 📑 Jon Czul explores how a learning…

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Will closing the skills gap make us happier?  

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Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? They’re a good place to start, writes Emma O’Dell  The UK is at risk of becoming a ‘burnt-out nation’, with a poll revealing that 20%…

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First-time Chief People Officer? How to build for success in 2025

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Focus on enhancing employee experience, navigating legislative changes and upskilling your workforce, advises Emma-Claire Kavanagh  As business leaders grapple with new legislation, evolving technology and customer demands, they’ll be relying on their Chief People Officers (COPs) to build a workforce…

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Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development

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The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key goals: These goals are interconnected and aim to position the…

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