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The business case for workplace happiness – six steps to sustainable success

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😊 Is your workplace truly happy? 💰  Employee wellbeing is a huge economic issue and from the boardroom to the breakroom the true value of workplace happiness is explored by Lord Mark Price. Read for measuring and improving workplace happiness,…

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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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Leadership at every level: How trust sparks transformation

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🔓 Unlock the true potential of your workforce 💡 Too often, rigid structures stifle creativity and initiative. When you empower employees with trust, autonomy, and ownership, they step up as proactive leaders. 🚀 Self-accountability, collaboration, and innovation flourish—driving growth for…

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Top 4 red flags Gen Z sees in your job listing (and how to fix them)

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🔴 Gen Z jobseekers are quick to spot red flags in job listings—and if your ad raises them, they’ll scroll right past. From vague salaries to meaningless perks, here are the top four dealbreakers turning young talent away—and what you…

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Blurred lines: Why learning needs to look more like working, and vice versa

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The education system isn’t getting young people ready for work – Jeff  Bergin explores the options A recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation highlights the persistent challenge facing the country’s labour market: even as thousands of jobs…

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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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Perfectionism over a promotion? The obsession with perfection is harming leadership development

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The modern workplace culture of perfectionism is actually destroying development, says executive coach Beth Hope In today’s work environment, burnout is at an all-time high, and perfectionism is a major contributor, with many employees now turning down leadership roles because…

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How coaching and mentoring can drive talent mobility and workforce development

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Want to keep your top talent? Follow these six steps to boost mobility and growth – Diane Newell explains Research from Indeed Flex highlights that one in three employees are planning to make a career change during 2025. Only half are…

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How performance reviews can fuel curiosity and enable growth 

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Ditch the dull reviews: spark curiosity, lift spirits and help your team grow and thrive with these tips from Paul Heath   Managing employee performance is an essential part of any leadership role. While many organisations consider an annual review an…

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Make learning count: How a clear aspiration drives business impact 

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Too often, L&D operates reactively, delivering training without clear business impact. You can change that when you anchor learning to strategic aspirations. Houra Amin explains how to drive measurable success Business leaders are increasingly recognising learning as a strategic driver…

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