People Managers
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,…
Leadership showdown: The devil of a manager wears Prada
From fierce to friendly. How different leadership styles shape careers, workplace culture and business success – by Steve Macaulay and David Buchanan This article explores how different leadership styles work in various contexts, why some are more accepted by employees than others, and whether your preferred style aligns with your organisation’s mission and culture. By highlighting these contrasts, we help you assess what works best for you – insights that L&D can transform into valuable training opportunities. Leadership at the…
How can L&D empower their technical workforce on AI skills development?
AI is transforming work—L&D must equip employees with the right skills to stay ahead. Editor Jo Cook dives into the offering from AI leading company, NVIDIA When high school student Selin Ornek saw a guide dog assisting it’s owner, the passing of her own dog got her to thinking: “If a visually impaired person lost their dog, not only would they lose their best friend, but their eyes.” This set Selin on a pathway to build a robotic visually impaired…
Unleash the Inner CEO – book review
An insightful read that encourages embracing change and harnessing the power of leadership for success – reviewed by Gaëlle Watson Book: Unleash the Inner CEO – Make distributed leadership a reality Author: Jeremy Blain Beyond the title of leadership, this book is about reinventing the workplace for the digital age. It clearly addresses the C-Suite of organisations, focusing on the most strategic elements of leadership transformation. The tone, vocabulary and examples are tailored to appeal to senior leadership teams. Bain passionately…
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…
Say it better, hear it smarter – the new rules of workplace feedback
Feedback without the freakout: smarter ways to share and receive input, and overcome feedback anxiety by Becky Westwood Feedback has become an essential part of the training and development process in organisations. Not only is it seen as crucial to the business for maximising workforce skills and contribution, it is also often seen as a valuable contribution for personal and career growth by individuals. However, because work is deeply intertwined with people’s sense of identity, purpose and social connection it is…
Quiet quitting or quiet learning? How to reignite employee motivation through development
If employees are checking out, it’s time to spark their ambition with new growth opportunities – Jessica Kriegel explains In a bustling midsize marketing firm in London, Alex, a high-performing project manager, began declining new assignments. Colleagues whispered about “quiet quitting,” but Alex had a different story. “I’m not disengaged,” Alex shared in a candid chat with HR. “I feel stuck. I want to grow, but there’s no path forward here.” 76% of Gen Z employees believe learning is the…
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