HR Professionals
Employees keener than ever to learn new skills
HR and L&D professionals are seeing a surge in employees eager to learn new skills. Becky Wallace examines how this trend is transforming talent development in the workplace Employees have an increasing appetite to learn on the job and develop their skills. No longer relying purely on a university education to secure a career, they’re proactively seeking out employers that offer comprehensive and tailored learning and development opportunities. Skills development has become more of a focus recently due to a…
Cambridge study on enhancing career progression and language skills
In an era where English language skills are essential for global business, Nisreen Ash from Cambridge University Press & Assessment reflects on new research which shows the positive impact of the online English test Linguaskill Developing business English skills in a global job market helps with employability, and the way you learn and prepare can have an impact on confidence and proficiency, according to recent global research. I am part of a team in Cambridge that investigates the impact of…
How to build an Olympic-level workplace with athlete-inspired training
Unlock peak performance with stretch assignments, diverse training methods and data-driven insights for your teams. Discover how with Rico Wyder When they parade along the River Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the athletes taking part will have undergone years of rigorous training, practice, coaching and feedback. Competing at the highest level is the moment they display all that practice. This also happens in the workplace HR and L&D leaders can take a lot of inspiration…
The Social Brain – book review
The Social Brain offers a fascinating exploration into the dynamics of group connectivity and leadership. Gaëlle Delmas-Watson reveals its invaluable insights for HR and L&D professionals Book: The Social Brain: The psychology of successful groups Authors: Tracey Camilleri, Samantha Rockey and Robin Dunbar Why read it? I loved the title: The Social Brain! The book really unpicks the various elements that enable individuals to connect with a group. It is short, easy to read and snappy, combining well-documented academic research with…
Unlocking employee potential: How adaptive learning is transforming workplace learning
Disappointed that training interventions aren’t hitting the mark? Then adaptive learning might be your answer! Camilia Miccolis tells us all about it Employees are often a company’s largest expense, but they are also their biggest asset. Like all assets, a return on investment is crucial – but humans are more complex than tools, services and products. In order to unlock the true potential of employees, organisations must do more than simply “acquire” them as an asset, they must invest in…
Uniting HR and L&D: A strategic imperative for future-ready organisations
We must ensure HR and L&D have a say in tech and change management discussions, writes Ted Miller Attend any board meeting today and it’s almost certain that the agenda will prominently feature discussions about the latest technological advancements and their potential impact on the company’s future. But amid the discussions on artificial intelligence integration and data analytics, one critical voice is conspicuously absent: Human Resources. Too often, HR is marginalised in discussions about technological integration and change management, despite…
Climate training: Why it’s a must-have and how to make it work
Influencing large-scale behaviour change and empowering your people to tackle the climate crisis is crucial. Sarah Humphrys reveals how effective training can help Every day we are bombarded with headlines: The scale of the challenge is clear. Now we need all hands on deck to turn the climate and nature crisis around – and fast. 77% of employees are actively unhappy about their employer’s lack of climate and nature action The problem is, people are not taking adequate and informed action on this…
Practical steps businesses can take to develop a positive and productive workplace
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 workplace is a productive workplace. And yet, according to recent research by Gallup, a staggering £257bn is lost in the UK economy due to a lack of workplace motivation and engagement. That’s a huge sum, and it underscores the importance of cultivating a positive and productive work environment. A motivated…
HR teams are overwhelmed. But they can’t put L&D on the back burner
How to free up time and resources for HR teams to effectively prioritise L&D programmes, by Jeremy Walsh Human resources departments are often small, lean teams responsible for a growing list of responsibilities. But in many organisations, HR’s workload has become too much to handle: 95% of HR leaders report feeling overwhelmed and 81% are experiencing burnout, according to a report from Sage. Overburdened and understaffed teams find it challenging to handle their daily tasks, leaving HR leaders with little,…
Supercharging soft skills in the age of AI
In today’s increasingly AI-driven workplaces, soft skills are crucial for competitive advantage and career success. Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan show you how to stay ahead Will you be replaced by artificial intelligence? Probably not. Unique human abilities such as empathy and creativity are becoming increasingly valuable. AI takes over tasks, not jobs. But it is now affecting non-routine and intellectual tasks that used to resist automation. Soft skills are central to individual employability, corporate performance, and competitive advantage Some…
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