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The hidden dangers of start-up culture: Avoiding burnout 

Burnout

Felizitas Lichtenberg looks at how to avoid burnout when working at a start-up  As workers begin to return to the office, and businesses start their slow return to pre-pandemic norms, employee burnout has re-emerged as a significant issue in the…

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Why mental health issues are on the rise and how to support your employees in a hybrid work environment

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Ravinder Tulsiani shares how to support people at work in challenging times In recent years, mental health issues have surged to the forefront of global health concerns, with an increasing number of individuals grappling with challenges such as anxiety, depression,…

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Are you busy being busy? 

Busy, reminders

Philippa Spratt examines the modern phenomenon of ‘busyness’ and offers practical strategies for transforming it into meaningful productivity  These days most people seem, or like, to think they’re busy. You hear it all the time but what’s the net result…

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AI overwhelm? A pep talk and some tools to cushion discomfort  

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If you’re feeling uncomfortable with artificial intelligence, Lior Locher and Liz Naylor offer practical tools and tips to help you, your team and your boss  Artificial intelligence is the fastest growing technology in human history. It is the biggest disrupter…

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Neglecting frontline skillsets is no longer an option

Skills

Tom White delves into the bedrock of organisational success: the stable core of skills Many industries are experiencing workforce shortages, largely because of widening skills gaps and poor retention rates. The manufacturing industry in the US, for example, could face…

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Leading by example: Encouraging mental health conversations in the workplace

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Anita Guru moves through the cost of mental health challenges and focuses on how workplaces can be more open For Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 this year’s theme is “movement”. The Mental Health UK Burnout Report 2024 found that 56%…

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Reimagining engagement: Leadership for uncertain times  

Uncertain Times

Kevin Johnson explores strategies for HR and L&D leaders to navigate volatility and foster engagement   When uncertainty is fast becoming the only constant, HR executives and learning and development leaders face a complex challenge. How do they re-engage and…

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Data engineering: a role redefined by business needs and interpersonal skills 

Programming, coding, cyber

Shadi Rostami looks at the role of a data engineer, and it’s not just numbers. Communication and a business mindset are crucial for a role that’s increasingly important for L&D teams  While companies today have vast, continually expanding data sources,…

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How to succeed at telling your personal story

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Leslie Fiorenzo gives her top tips on ensuring that you really are heard Since the dawn of time humans have used stories to communicate and influence each other. The ability to tell a compelling personal story is a valuable skill…

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From AI integration to equity: reflections on SXSW EDU 2024

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Andy Walker and Tom French share five key learnings from the education conference in Texas, including recommended audio highlights so that you don’t miss out We were selected out of thousands of applications to present a panel on ‘A Journey…

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