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7 tips for a successful end of year career conversation

Appraisals shouldn’t be a yearly nasty surprise. Dr Helmut Schuster and Dr David Oxley share how to make this a much improved situation Be honest, have you ever had a completely transparent, meaningful career conversation as part of a corporate…

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How ambition around your DE&I plans drives employee engagement

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Challenging the organisation to focus on purpose and consider everyone involved can bring all sorts of benefits and Yetunde Hofmann shares how As many consultancy reports and research pieces have shown over the years, DE&I is integral to organisational success.…

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Adapting to change: making learning work in hybrid settings

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Having an overview of different hybrid learning approaches is essential, and Ravinder Tulsiani helps us out In today’s corporate landscape the emergence of hybrid workforces has revolutionized how organisations operate. For Learning and Development (L&D) teams this shift brings unique…

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Addressing gender disparity in engineering

Kerrie Doherty looks at the work being done to progress women’s careers in engineering It is well known in the engineering industry that there is a significant gender gap and a growing skills gap. These dual problems highlight the need…

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Professional apprenticeships – the way to improve social mobility

Young people face an uncertain future due to inequality, Nichola Hay suggests that professional apprenticeship offer real opportunities for the next generation to thrive At first glance, the latest annual State of the Nation 2023 report from the Social and…

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Joining the dots . . . on buying learning technology

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This month Martin Couzins asks is there a better way for corporate learning buyers and vendors to do business? What does an L&D leader looking to invest in new learning technology do when faced with more than 400 brands to…

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L&D’s role in sustainability in L&D – a well-being angle

The link between sustainability and well-being is clear, and here Jo Cook examines the evidence and urges L&D professionals to champion these vital areas into their strategy. Work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 55% of all days lost due…

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