Opinion

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Culture Employment For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Opinion

Neurodiversity at work: how inclusive policies drive success

Adam Boddison 15 September 2025

Professor Adam Boddison OBE talks about APM’s latest survey that reveals nearly all project managers see clear benefits from adjusting policies to support neurodivergent staff. This National Inclusion Week, the […]...

5 Minutes

Opinion

From theory to action – the real reason training doesn’t change behaviour

Jo Cook 11 September 2025

Sad fact: most training doesn’t lead to lasting behaviour change, and the stats prove it. Tim Samuels explores why too much theory and too little practice is to blame, and […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital literacy & digital poverty For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D Learning Needs Analysis Opinion Technology

Stop building and hoping: why client-first thinking is reshaping IT and training

Valerie Merrill 8 September 2025

Clients are navigating a perfect storm of regulation, deeper cyber threats and complex AI disruption. Valerie Merrill explores why off-the-shelf training and tech no longer cut it, and how providers […]...

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Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For HR For senior L&D Leadership Management Opinion Talent Wellbeing

Forget quiet quitting! Revenge quitting is the new workplace wake-up call

Dr. Ryne Sherman 3 September 2025

Dr Ryne Sherman explores the rise of revenge quitting, where frustrated employees walk away, but with impact, not silence. Driven by unmet needs around purpose, safety, and leadership, today’s workforce […]...

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Change For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Opinion Strategy

Six leadership essentials for a changed world: From the legacy of Andrew Kakabadse

Steve Macaulay 29 August 2025

Professor Andrew Kakabadse’s leadership insights remain vital for today’s HR and L&D professionals. Drawing from decades of research and consultancy experience, Steve Macaulay distils six essential principles that equip leaders […]...

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For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For new to L&D For people managers Opinion

Beyond specialisation: Multi-skilled teams are your best defence against market chaos

Uliana Martynova 28 August 2025

As rigid hiring models fall short, cross-functional, multi-skilled professionals are emerging as the new must-haves for future-thinking organisations. Uliana Martynova explores how these adaptable employees help teams bridge gaps, drive […]...

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Assessment For HR For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Skills

Skills validation for the new era of hiring and thriving

Mike Hudy 25 August 2025

With AI making it easier to fake resumes, hiring based on self-reported skills no longer works. Dr Mike Hudy makes the case for validated assessments that measure what candidates can […]...

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Communication Conflict resolution Culture Employment For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For people managers For senior L&D Management Opinion Public order, justice and rights

Training could turn whistle-blowers into culture changers

Paul O’Donnell 21 August 2025

Whistleblowing is becoming more common, but many organisations still fail to handle it effectively. Dispute resolution expert Paul O’Donnell argues that managers need better training to distinguish between grievances and […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry For HR For people managers Future of work Opinion Skills

Revealed: Five surprising careers that will boom in the next decade

Himanshu Agarwal 19 August 2025

The world of work is undergoing a transformation. Economic shifts and new technologies are creating demand for roles outside conventional career paths. From digital creativity to ethical judgement, success will […]...

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Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty Diversity, inclusion and equity For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Opinion

Learning that lifts: designing for social mobility in the workplace

Anna Ogilby 19 August 2025

Learning that supports social mobility requires more than accessible content, it demands intention, empathy and inclusive design. Anna Ogilby explores how workplace learning can be a catalyst for equity, connection […]...