HR Professionals

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Hira Ali on the myriad of challenges women face on the road to professional success

Jo Cook

Hira Ali talks about her research that went into the book about women around the globe. The fear of missing out (FOMO), especially for working mothers, was a key find. Hira’s book Her Way to the Top is discussed with Barbara Thompson. This video was originally part of the Learning Now TV show. You can see many more videos and the monthly one-hour show at LearningNow.TV

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Preparing for the Evolving L&D Landscape in 2024

Jo Cook

Three L&D experts, Tommy Richardson, Kyile Stair and Dr. Jill Stefaniak, share their predictions and advice for 2024, stressing the importance of AI training, time-sensitive training, and keeping up to date with evolving regulatory landscapes Employee demand for corporate training opportunities has been rising steadily over the past few years. With 76% of employees being more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training than one that does not, continuous training has become more of a “need” than…

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Complex times means we need to develop leaders with vision

Graham Clark

Graham Clark explores a term many know well, VUCA, but flips the script and focuses on the positive solutions developing leaders with these skills can bring Business leaders are continuing to battle the seismic shifts in the workplace since the pandemic, with changes in how people are working, the war for talent and growing concerns around employee mental wellbeing. Throw in the rapid advancements in technology and AI, and leaders could be in for a rocky ride as they steer…

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The end of accidental managers?

Laura Ashley-Timms

Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms focus on the impact on people and organisation of someone who hasn’t been given the opportunity to learn to be a great manager, and a key skill they need Imagine you’re a Formula 1 driver. You’re the best driver in your team, experienced, constantly in pole position and winning races. Suddenly, you turn up for a race one day and find that you’re now the team manager – the Christian Horner to Max Verstappen. Now,…

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Leveraging behavioural science to maximize learning engagement

Houra Amin

Houra Amin shares lots of tips and ideas to really drive the engagement for your organisational learning One of the reasons organisations invest in learning and development is because well-designed learning opportunities enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, motivation, and commitment1 & 2 which all contribute to improved retention.  The effectiveness of learning interventions relies on employee engagement and perceived relevance and value. Many organisations primarily focus on technology-driven solutions in hopes of achieving the biggest, fastest, and most cost-effective impact.…

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Does the people profession really understand evidence-based HR? Not so much.

Rob Briner

Rob Briner looks at what evidence-based means for those in HR and how L&D can apply the principles to it’s scoping work Professionals, when working with clients, form a view about what it is needed from the request and discussion and then suggest a course of action that is likely to help. This sounds straightforward but, of course, it can easily go wrong. We may fail to properly diagnose the client’s challenges. We may also recommend a course of action…

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The biggest trends revolutionising workplace well-being in 2024

Wesleigh Roeca

Is well-being more than just eating right? Wesleigh Roeca tells us about five trends you can’t ignore this year A longer-living population, the emergence of holistic health, a better understanding of how nutrition impacts workplace outcomes and transformative artificial intelligence (AI). These are the key drivers that will revolutionise workplace well-being in 2024. AI promises to dramatically change the way we view employee health. Just as powerful will be the changes that are being made to shift the focus from…

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The pitfalls of positivity: a candid look at embracing our weaknesses

Mike Thackray

Mike Thackray navigates the thin line between development and acceptance I’m not good at organising social events. I’ve tried it and I’ve just about managed when I’ve had to do, though several colleagues past and present may beg to differ here. I do not and never have had the core competencies and motivation to be a good event organiser. It simply does not align with what I naturally bring to the table. It’s high time we start accepting and even…

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Emotional engagement, testing and learning transfer: navigating the future of gamification

David Shuttleworth

David Shuttleworth looks at gamified learning, giving us a deep dive into engaging educational experiences and measurable skill development In the ever-evolving landscape of education and skill development, gamified learning activities have surged as engaging platforms that transcend traditional learning management systems. This article unravels the synergy between gamification, scoring, and loyalty, spotlighting the creation of communities that enhance the learning experience. Emotionally engaging activity can be a highly effective way of embedding learning A gamified learning activity could be…

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Elevate your leadership: 10 strategies for a positive workplace culture and team success

Lakeisha Robichaux

Set the tone for a successful year ahead with a guide for leaders from CEO Lakeisha Robichaux As leaders step into the new year, they have the opportunity to set the tone for success, foster positive culture, and inspire team development is always top of mind. Leadership reflection on the past year is a vital exercise for personal and professional growth Here are 10 ways for leaders to kickstart the year with a focus on positive culture, effective communication, and…