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Go for gold: 4 tips to elevate employee training with game-based learning

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Making training fun boosts skill retention. Transform your strategy with game-based learning to engage employees and improve results, writes James Micklethwait  With recent research highlighting learning support as the top strategy to boost employee retention, it’s clear that employees want…

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Ignite L&D momentum: Focus on three key areas 

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To drive truly impactful L&D, focus on customised learning, cutting-edge technology, and full organisational involvement – Steve Macaulay has your three-step guide  Are your L&D initiatives fresh and impactful? To cultivate a dynamic and skilled workforce, it’s essential to stimulate…

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Transforming workplace culture: The opportunity of the Worker Protection Act 

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From compliance to culture: how the new legislation can truly enhance workplace safety and trust, by Paul O’Donnell  HR teams are great at compliance. When a new piece of legislation comes in, like the Worker Protection Act (from October 2024),…

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AI’s successful implementation goes beyond technology – soft skills are needed 

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While AI drives innovation, soft skills are equally critical for ethical, compliant and successful implementation. Tommy Richardson explains the need for a balanced approach to AI training  Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way businesses operate. It’s streamlining operations, improving customer…

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Closing the learning gap: Blended approaches for a skilled workforce

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Explore how blended learning – combining online and in-person training – can revolutionise your employee development programmes, with expert tips from Claire Raistrick As businesses navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, the need for effective employee training has never…

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How can companies increase gender diversity in the workplace? 

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Fostering inclusion policies is vital to closing the gender gap and attracting the top talent. Law firm HR Director Scott Sullivan shares his tips  UK businesses still have considerable work to do to increase gender diversity. Many struggle to close…

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Skills England – what to expect from the expected

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Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the new Labour government has not delayed in progressing one of…

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Navigating and leading in the multi-generational workforce 

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Teams with Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z can thrive with the right strategies. John Zettler reveals how  In today’s workplace, leaders are faced with the unique challenge of managing teams comprised of individuals from multiple generations. With so-called…

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Bespoke bullying legislation is long overdue 

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UK laws on workplace bullying are outdated and ineffective, leaving many victims without proper recourse. Thomas Beale highlights why bespoke legislation is crucial for real protection  Reports of unacceptable workplace behaviour have gained significant attention in the media in recent…

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Employees keener than ever to learn new skills 

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HR and L&D professionals are seeing a surge in employees eager to learn new skills. Becky Wallace examines how this trend is transforming talent development in the workplace  Employees have an increasing appetite to learn on the job and develop…

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