Category Talent

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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Cambridge study on enhancing career progression and language skills

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In an era where English language skills are essential for global business, Nisreen Ash from Cambridge University Press & Assessment reflects on new research which shows the positive impact of the online English test Linguaskill Developing business English skills in…

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How to build an Olympic-level workplace with athlete-inspired training 

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Unlock peak performance with stretch assignments, diverse training methods and data-driven insights for your teams. Discover how with Rico Wyder When they parade along the River Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the athletes taking part will…

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Practical steps businesses can take to develop a positive and productive workplace  

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From hiring and training to management and perks, tips to improve workplace motivation and engagement, by Iffi Wahla  There is wider recognition in this day and age that a happy workplace is a productive workplace. And yet, according to recent…

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Leaders are approaching skill building all wrong 

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It’s time to change “What’s in it for me?” to “What’s in it for them?” Stuart Cheesman explores an employee-centric approach  UK leaders will be fully aware of their organisation’s skills gap, and HR’s struggles at filling the void. And…

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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

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A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven work environment: increased connectivity often leads to a…

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Will the end of non-competes spell the end of training and development? 

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Changes to restrictive clauses could reshape employee development, leaving L&D concerned about potential budget cuts. Marie Unger delves into the potential impacts of evolving non-compete agreements on workforce investment and growth  Non-competes – a type of ‘restrictive clause’ in employees’…

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Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes for skills development 

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Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes can provide a fast, flexible and inclusive path to high-demand careers. Paula Fryer explores their impact on career growth and industry innovation  Bootcamps and apprenticeship programmes have risen in popularity as effective pathways for people seeking to…

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Research insights for understanding employee needs

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Pay is not the only reason employees choose to stay in a role, writes Evgeniya Blyznyuk People professionals regularly face challenges related to employee wellbeing, engagement, retention, and satisfaction with working conditions. To build a healthy workplace, it is important…

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Ghosting in recruitment doesn’t have to be a horror story

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Luke Shipley on how to keep communication lines firing on all cylinders during the hiring process  Ghosting isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about hiring a new employee, or when speaking to a potential employer.…

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