Opinion
The business case for workplace happiness – six steps to sustainable success
😊 Is your workplace truly happy? 💰 Employee wellbeing is a huge economic issue and from the boardroom to the breakroom the true value of workplace happiness is explored by Lord Mark Price. Read for measuring and improving workplace happiness, six steps to support your staff in wellbeing, job satisfaction and productivity As we celebrated World Happiness Day on March 20, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of happiness in our daily lives, particularly within the workplace. Workplace happiness…
Turbulent times and resilient responses: How UK policy is shaping employer action
👉 Resilience is the new compliance and policy is driving employer preparedness. With a focus on training, companies need to go from policy to practice as organisational resilience is now a business priority 📑 Jon Czul explores how a learning culture will strengthen this, and why it matters in these turbulent times It’s often said that we live in increasingly turbulent times, and the past few months and years certainly gives credence to that. From Covid and the climate crisis…
Leadership at every level: How trust sparks transformation
🔓 Unlock the true potential of your workforce 💡 Too often, rigid structures stifle creativity and initiative. When you empower employees with trust, autonomy, and ownership, they step up as proactive leaders. 🚀 Self-accountability, collaboration, and innovation flourish—driving growth for both individuals and the organisation. Allison Maslan explains more! Having trouble unlocking the true potential of your organisation? Too often, traditional structures limit the flow of energy, creativity, and initiative. Stop treating your employees as parts of a machine. When…
Top 4 red flags Gen Z sees in your job listing (and how to fix them)
🔴 Gen Z jobseekers are quick to spot red flags in job listings—and if your ad raises them, they’ll scroll right past. From vague salaries to meaningless perks, here are the top four dealbreakers turning young talent away—and what you can do to fix them. 📢 Fix your job listings and attract top Gen Z talent! 1. No genuine invitation to the team Job ads often begin with lengthy, generic company descriptions. “Dynamic team,” “limitless learning opportunities,” and “friendly and…
Blurred lines: Why learning needs to look more like working, and vice versa
The education system isn’t getting young people ready for work – Jeff Bergin explores the options A recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation highlights the persistent challenge facing the country’s labour market: even as thousands of jobs are created each month, many positions – especially roles that require highly specialised skills – remain unfilled. There’s no one reason for this talent shortage, but it’s certainly being exacerbated by the ongoing practice of treating learning and working like separate…
Will closing the skills gap make us happier?
Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? They’re a good place to start, writes Emma O’Dell The UK is at risk of becoming a ‘burnt-out nation’, with a poll revealing that 20% of workers needed to take time off due to poor mental health caused by high levels of stress at work. For many, most waking hours are spent at work, making job satisfaction a key factor in overall life satisfaction. In addition,…
Perfectionism over a promotion? The obsession with perfection is harming leadership development
The modern workplace culture of perfectionism is actually destroying development, says executive coach Beth Hope In today’s work environment, burnout is at an all-time high, and perfectionism is a major contributor, with many employees now turning down leadership roles because they fear the pressure to be constantly ‘on’ and perform without fault. A recent study shows that 42% of employees reject promotions because they fear burnout or want to seem “perfect.” Psychologist Marisa Franco explains that perfectionism often stems from…
How coaching and mentoring can drive talent mobility and workforce development
Want to keep your top talent? Follow these six steps to boost mobility and growth – Diane Newell explains Research from Indeed Flex highlights that one in three employees are planning to make a career change during 2025. Only half are committed to their current role, with nearly a fifth still undecided, and employees aged 18 to 24 are more inclined to change jobs compared to just one in four aged 55 to 64. Given these trends, retention remains a critical…
How performance reviews can fuel curiosity and enable growth
Ditch the dull reviews: spark curiosity, lift spirits and help your team grow and thrive with these tips from Paul Heath Managing employee performance is an essential part of any leadership role. While many organisations consider an annual review an integral part of the performance management process, some firms are beginning to scrap them. But why are some businesses turning away from the practice of an annual performance review? Should they keep them? And how should training and learning and development executives…
Make learning count: How a clear aspiration drives business impact
Too often, L&D operates reactively, delivering training without clear business impact. You can change that when you anchor learning to strategic aspirations. Houra Amin explains how to drive measurable success Business leaders are increasingly recognising learning as a strategic driver of outcomes like retention, internal mobility and leadership development. Yet, many L&D teams struggle to translate this recognition into aligned, impactful initiatives. This article explores how anchoring your strategy to a clear aspiration can turn L&D into a powerful engine…
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