Understanding Business

7 Minutes

Employment Features For HR For people managers Reflective practice Strategy Talent Understanding Business

The venture capitalist’s guide to HR strategies

Victor Orlovski 5 September 2024

Discover how empathy, technology and Gen Z insights can effectively attract and retain top talent in startups and established companies, with expert tips from venture capitalist Victor Orlovski Human resources […]...

5 Minutes

Culture Engagement Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Reflective practice Talent Teams Understanding Business Wellbeing

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

Iffi Wahla 16 July 2024

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 […]...

2 Minutes

Economics and finance Employment For freelancers, consultants & small businesses Opinion Understanding Business

The political pledges attempting a balancing act for the flexible workforce

Matt Fryer 3 July 2024

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 […]...

4 Minutes

Change For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Opinion Organisational development Strategy Understanding Business

UK workforce productivity stagnates as adult training declines

Hugh Billot 25 June 2024

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 […]...

7 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Science, technology and research Technology Understanding Business

Am I being AI-washed?

Helen Marshall 17 June 2024

Are you being misled by AI claims? Helen Marshall delves into the concept of AI-washing and its implications With the rise of AI-powered solutions it’s more important than ever to […]...

4 Minutes

Data For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Skills Talent Understanding Business

Data deficiency: how inaccurate reporting undermines the UK labour market

Nichola Hay 12 April 2024

Nichola Hay explains why capturing workforce data on a wide range of L&D initiatives is an economic necessity It was recently reported that workforce data provided by the Office for National […]...

19 Minutes

Assessment Business and industry Change Creativity & innovation Culture Data Delivering learning & training Economics and finance Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Leadership Learning Needs Analysis Management Measurement Organisational development Return on investment/Value of investment Skills Strategy Talent Teams Technology Understanding Business

The strategic L&D blueprint: leveraging LearnOps for competitive advantage

Ryan Austin 15 March 2024

Ryan Austin does a deep dive into the transformative potential of LearnOps as an approach to aligning L&D with organisational strategy in this epic feature In today’s evolving business landscape, […]...

3 Minutes

For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers Opinion Technology Understanding Business

10 reasons your L&D podcasts will fail

Michael Olatunji 7 February 2024

Michael Olatunji uses his podcast background to help your podcast be the best it can Podcasting has become an increasingly popular medium for sharing knowledge and insights, especially in the […]...

6 Minutes

Change Delivering learning & training Economics and finance Employment For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For senior L&D Opinion Organisational development Talent Understanding Business

Why trainers need a contingency plan

Jane Robson 8 January 2024

Jane Robson shares her learnings and insight from the sad experience of the lose of a colleague whilst still needing to run a business In training delivery we know how […]...

4 Minutes

Blogs Communication Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delivering learning & training Education and skills Learning design Marketing Return on investment/Value of investment Understanding Business

Learning from life: what I learnt from submitting proposals

Michelle Parry-Slater 20 July 2023

This month Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on what she has learnt from not always winning the work pitch July is the financial year end for my consultancy business. The business turned […]...