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Three ways AI can help when starting your learning business 

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Artificial intelligence can supercharge your L&D business – if you know how to use it well. George Hanley reveals top tips for maximising the tech  Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, revolutionising many businesses with its ability…

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The ethical imperatives of implementing learning technologies 

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Learning technologies are changing the game, but it’s crucial to navigate their use with care. Dr Ajit Kumar Kar breaks down the key ethical considerations for anyone new to L&D  In today’s rapidly evolving knowledge landscape, the integration of technology…

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Leading with empathy: Managing mistakes in the workplace

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Encouraging communication around gaffes and oversights, with empathy and continuous improvement, is the leadership superpower says Ravinder Tulsiani Mistakes are inevitable in any organisation. They can range from minor errors to costly blunders, and how leaders respond to these mistakes…

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Climate training: Why it’s a must-have and how to make it work

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Influencing large-scale behaviour change and empowering your people to tackle the climate crisis is crucial. Sarah Humphrys reveals how effective training can help  Every day we are bombarded with headlines:  The scale of the challenge is clear. Now we need all hands on…

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Training for tomorrow: Mastering manufacturing skills with immersive technology 

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With XR training, workers can practise on virtual equipment to upskill in a risk-free environment. Mike Peeler explains  The comfort of tradition can be a hurdle for innovation in manufacturing. Legacy systems, while reliable, can create a reluctance to embrace new training…

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The UK’s skills strategy – what should be prioritised?

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With apprenticeship participation down, and skill spending low – what can the Labour manifesto provide businesses? Nichola Hay dives right in. Recent research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that since the introduction of the current…

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The political pledges attempting a balancing act for the flexible workforce

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If you are a freelancer, self-employed or have your own company, how should you vote? Matt Fryer helps us decide. In the lead up to the UK General Election the main political parties are making campaign pledges to support the…

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Tech apprenticeships: A solution to the digital divide

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The impact of technology apprenticeships on driving talent and diversity is explored by James McLaughlin With the UK election fast approaching, both the Conservative and Labour parties have outlined their intentions to expand apprenticeship programmes, reflecting a growing recognition of…

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UK workforce productivity stagnates as adult training declines 

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Revamping human capital strategies and transformational change in people practices is needed to boost productivity – Hugh Billot shares a human capital barometer  The UK has seen a significant decline in adult education and training says the Institute of Fiscal…

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