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The benefits of attracting disabled consumers

Katy Talikowska September 5, 2023

The culture of excluding the disabled is changing, Katy Talikowska looks at the barriers and how to break them down The representation of disabled consumers is no longer a mere suggestion for businesses. In...

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Intergenerational conversations boost LGBTQ+ rights

Anyi Hobson August 7, 2023

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...

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How managers can support workers with mental health problems

Carl Jones August 2, 2023

Spotting the early signs of mental health issues in employees is vital to ensure recovery and business success. Here Carl Jones looks at the problem and offers advice on helping people recover Society has...

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Double down on human skills as AI rises

Isobelle Grace Keith July 19, 2023

Isobelle Grace Keith offers her thoughts on the growth of artificial intelligence and encourages us to develop our human skills There’s no denying it, large language models (LLM’s) such as Chat GPT are the...

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Exploring people potential

Sue Stockdale July 7, 2023

This month our resident adventurer, Sue Stockdale talks about learning opportunities on holiday It’s getting into holiday season when we have an opportunity to switch off from the stresses of day-to-day work, relax and...

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Diversity, inclusion and equality Education and skills Engagement Management Managing Teams Opinion Skills Talent Wellbeing

How to develop happy employees

Antoinette Oglethorpe July 4, 2023

Retaining a motivated, skilled workforce demands work says Antoinette Oglethorpe and that includes focussing on all, including your best people Engaging in regular conversations with employees about their career development is important because it...

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Examining the success of GDPR

Training Journal May 30, 2023

After five years of data regulation through GDPR, TJ asks industry experts to share their thoughts on its success and look to the future The world has certainly changed since General Data Protection Regulations...

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Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering Learning & Training Education and skills Opinion Skills Talent

Every day is a learning day

Debbie Carter May 19, 2023

As Learning at Work Week draws to a close we speak to five business leaders about the importance of learning in the workplace This week is Learning at Work Week – an annual event...

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Communication Engagement Opinion Wellbeing

The rise of desk bombing

Albert Robescu April 28, 2023

Albert Robescu argues this buzz phrase highlights how disconnected we’ve become You may have heard the newly coined phrase ‘desk bombing’ which is when a colleague unexpectedly stops by your desk for a chat....

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Culture Diversity, inclusion and equality Education and skills Opinion Wellbeing

The consequences of gender disparities

Kelly Metcalf April 24, 2023

Kelly Metcalf, head of DE&I and well-being at Fujitsu, considers women’s health and career advancement and says organisations could do better Gender inequality in the workplace is a prevalent issue that continues to pose...

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