Emotional hijacking is when our emotional brain overcomes our thinking brain. Here Jules MacMillan explores the why, what, where, and how to deal with it Emotional hijacking. We all experience it. That feeling when our emotions get the better of…
Steve Butler offers advice on how to get the best out of your 50-something people The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to many people over 50 leaving the workforce, prompting the government to encourage their return. However, data from the Labour…
Welcome to another roundup of news, research and insights from the world of talent, skills, learning and development The rise of the CLO and why it matters The World Economic Forum’s series Growth 2023 this week published its latest offering…
Anxiety is rising at work, James Milford offers insight on the problem and suggests some simple ways to help people manage their worries If you have noticed that you are more anxious recently, then you are not alone. The last three…
Here is this week’s roundup of of news, views, research and insights for those working in talent, skills, learning and development as selected by TJ’s editor New research shows developing on-the-job skills improves retention LinkedIn has published its Global Talent…
Albert Robescu argues this buzz phrase highlights how disconnected we’ve become You may have heard the newly coined phrase ‘desk bombing’ which is when a colleague unexpectedly stops by your desk for a chat. The use of this term is…
Adrian Lewis looks at how organisations can tackle loneliness at work Loneliness is a growing concern in the UK, affecting people of all ages and demographics. While it is commonly associated with older adults, recent studies have shown that younger…
Leanne Maskell on what skills L&D can promote to help managers support and nurture people with ADHD As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has only been diagnosable in UK adults since 2008, our society is currently seeing the number of…
Kelly Metcalf, head of DE&I and well-being at Fujitsu, considers women’s health and career advancement and says organisations could do better Gender inequality in the workplace is a prevalent issue that continues to pose problems for women in all industries.…
April is National Stress Awareness Month and Luke Smith offers some timely advice on the cost of stress to organisations and suggests three ways to reduce its impact on your people and productivity Champion Health’s Workplace Health Report surveyed UK…
