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TJ Newsflash 26 February – learning science, supporting early careers, confidence versus competence and AI research
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook Starting today: IDTX online conference – Building our future together The Instructional Design Tips Exchange is an L&D conference focusing on practical skills for all learning and development professionals. IDTX has always been and will always be free to attend, and all recorded sessions will be available online. We believe that the value shared by speakers at our event should be accessible to as many…
TJ Newsflash 19 February – low employee engagement, DEI ban impact, how the brain builds mental maps and AI chat bots
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook U.S. Employee Engagement Sinks to 10-Year Low according to Gallup Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in a decade in 2024, with only 31% of employees engaged. This matches the figure last seen in 2014. The percentage of actively disengaged employees, at 17%, also reflects 2014 levels. The percentage of engaged employees has declined by two percentage points since 2023, highlighting…
TJ Columnist Peter Honey, dies aged 87
Former TJ Editor Debbie Carter reflects on Peter Honey’s life and his contribution to learning Peter Honey was a columnist for TJ for many years and he was an Editor’s dream. His 700 words of wisdom dropped into my inbox once a month without need for reminder or revision. Peter’s material was well written, pertinent with very little repetition of content. Surveys of the readership consistently put his column at the top of our polls for style, content and entertainment!…
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