Opinion
The future of skills depends upon industry-collaboration
Different mindset, ways of learning and more are the future of ensuring skills development is fit for the workforce, shares Stewart Watts Before the Autumn Statement in the UK, big tech companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, Amazon, and BT, along with the Institute of Coding, wrote a letter to the government. They asked the Treasury to focus on teaching digital skills to bridge the gap. They mentioned the importance of better connections between educators, businesses, and employers to address regional differences…
The future of corporate L&D: embracing microlearning
Exploring the use and advantage of microlearning in the modern working environment is Matteo Penzo In today’s fast-paced corporate world, traditional approaches to learning and development are being challenged. The rise of technology and changing employee expectations have paved the way for innovative learning methods, with microlearning emerging as a powerful tool for corporate training. As the landscape continues to evolve, we must take a closer look at the value of microlearning in corporate environments, and examine if it really…
From compliance to confidence: the role of tech tools in skills verification
Ramesh Ramani looks at the need for efficient skills verification and examines how technology tools are reshaping industries and offering real-time solutions In the recent Gartner Leadership Vision for LandD Leaders in 2024 report, a staggering 83% of HR leaders express difficulty in locating talent with the necessary skills. What’s more, 57% believe that skills shortages are hampering their ability to maintain business performance. This skills gap isn’t just about a shortage of available talent, it’s also about the systems…
Unlocking leadership excellence in troubling times
Beyond authority lies the heart of leadership—shared vision, personal accountability, and the ability to influence. This article from Dan Richards explores leadership responsibility, relationship-building, and investment for success Napoleon said that leadership is dealing in hope. Brene Brown said it’s finding the potential in people and the courage to help develop it. Churchill said it’s resilience and “the courage to continue that counts.” Leadership is crucial for shaping success, yet it is complex and multifaceted, encompassing a range of qualities,…
Towards building an empowering culture of Artificial Intelligence
As we move into the era of AI democratisation, it is crucial to foster a healthy human-AI coexistence as Dr. Laura Aymerich-Franch explores How do we promote an empowering culture of AI within the organization? This article introduces an empowering view of AI that distinguishes fear from risk awareness, and enables assessing risks and opportunities from a balanced, non-emotionally biased approach. When we have an empowered mindset, we see possibilities Guiding employees and organisations to effectively move from a powerless…
7 tips for a successful end of year career conversation
Appraisals shouldn’t be a yearly nasty surprise. Dr Helmut Schuster and Dr David Oxley share how to make this a much improved situation Be honest, have you ever had a completely transparent, meaningful career conversation as part of a corporate appraisal process? Career or ‘development’ conversations have historically been attached to appraisal processes. How do you have a genuine conversation about careers when the subtext is that you are being measured and compared? Even for those businesses that separate development…
Stress management doesn’t have to be stressful
Understanding people’s stress can help managers and companies to support their staff, says Luke Smith In the 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, Gallup found that 52% of U.S. and Canadian employees reported feeling a lot of stress during the previous day at work. The poll found that the U.S. and Canada are tied with East Asia in having the highest percentage of workers reporting significant stress levels. High levels of stress lead to health problems, which can result…
How ambition around your DE&I plans drives employee engagement
Challenging the organisation to focus on purpose and consider everyone involved can bring all sorts of benefits and Yetunde Hofmann shares how As many consultancy reports and research pieces have shown over the years, DE&I is integral to organisational success. It drives innovation, creativity, commercial gains, and is also key to winning – and retaining – talent. But sustaining an organisation’s focus and drive around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) plans can sometimes be difficult. Strategies lack direction, progress isn’t…
Adapting to change: making learning work in hybrid settings
Having an overview of different hybrid learning approaches is essential, and Ravinder Tulsiani helps us out In today’s corporate landscape the emergence of hybrid workforces has revolutionized how organisations operate. For Learning and Development (L&D) teams this shift brings unique challenges and opportunities. This article looks at the dynamics of hybrid workforces and shares ideas to elevate corporate learning in this new era. Going digital: the heart of hybrid learning In adapting L&D for hybrid work, embracing digital learning platforms…
Addressing gender disparity in engineering
Kerrie Doherty looks at the work being done to progress women’s careers in engineering It is well known in the engineering industry that there is a significant gender gap and a growing skills gap. These dual problems highlight the need for clearer opportunities for women in engineering and the vital role that employers have in supporting women’s careers. The following outlines some ways engineering employers can successfully carry out this crucial task. Each year in June, International Women in Engineering…
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