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9 Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Culture Education and skills Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Talent

The AI acceleration of careers: Why the next generation of managers will arrive sooner than we think

John Schneider 28 October 2025
AI is transforming early careers, not by eliminating them, but by accelerating them. John Schneider explores how companies like PwC are rethinking onboarding and leadership development, equipping new hires to […]...
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7 Minutes
Business and industry Employment Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers Organisational development Strategy Talent

A real-world approach to the employer skills gap

Wojciech Walczak 16 September 2025
For many organisations trying to reduce their skills gap, recruitment along is not working. The recruitment process is often uncertain and expensive, and yet investment in employee training to redress […]...
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8 Minutes
Business and industry Change Collaboration Communication Culture Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For people managers Future of work Managing teams Strategy Talent

L&D’s moment to reboot management for a hybrid world

Gary Cookson 1 September 2025
Hybrid working isn’t broken; but it is being left to chance. Gary Cookson shows how L&D can fix it: define team norms, build purposeful onsite experiences, enable collaboration and management […]...
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5 Minutes
Assessment Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Features For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Leadership Talent

Build a future-ready leadership pipeline with targeted development

Steve George 26 August 2025
Steve George argues that developing senior leaders takes strategic, tailored support. Drawing on CIPD insights, he outlines how coaching, real-world stretch assignments, and structured feedback build resilience, agility and judgement. […]...
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4 Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Data Delivering learning & training Education and skills Employment Engagement For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Strategy Talent Technology

New data shows how AI is reshaping L&D

Tommy Richardson 5 August 2025
Tommy Richardson explores new data highlighting AI’s growing role and enormous potential in personalising L&D. The shift couldn’t come at a better time. With engagement lagging and employees seeking more […]...
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6 Minutes
Coaching & mentoring Communication Conflict resolution Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For HR For L&D managers For people managers Leadership Management Talent

When reviews backfire: How smart managers turn damage into growth

Srideep Sarkar 22 July 2025
Appraisals gone wrong can leave employees feeling anxious, rejected and disengaged. Drawing on psychological insights, Srideep Sarkar and Anu Sarkar explain how managers can navigate these moments with care. Learn […]...
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6 Minutes
Business and industry Communication Data Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Management Opinion Return on investment/Value of investment Talent Teams Understanding Business

More than survival mode: L&D’s role in building true resilience

Chris Chesterman 14 July 2025
In challenging times, L&D can’t afford to stand still. Chris Chesterman shares three strategic actions to help learning teams prove their value, strengthen skills and support their people. From building […]...
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