People Managers

Skills

The clock is ticking on obsolescence—are you helping your employees stay ahead?

Sean D’Arcy

People are busy, but some skills are rapidly becoming useless, so what can you do? Sean D’Arcy has some tips! For years, experts have been sounding the alarm about the growing skills gap in the workforce, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies. However, this issue is now no longer simply the concern of L&D professionals. Nearly 3 in 4 employees report worrying about their skills becoming obsolete, and 46% expect their professional skills to be out…

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Six New Year resolutions for a successful people strategy in 2025

Jo Cook

Get insights from six leading thinkers and innovators that ensure your teams thrive amid disruption Another year is on the horizon and yet again economic challenges, a rapidly evolving workforce and new technologies look to disrupt the way we operate. Evolving our people strategies to meet these new challenges will be the difference in being able to seize emerging opportunities or faltering at them. Here are six expert-backed resolutions to help cultivate a future-ready, inclusive people strategy: 1. Develop courageous…

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The hybrid landslide: How leaders can empower today’s employees with flexibility

Frank Weishaupt

Frank Weishaupt advises creating a culture of accountability and training managers to improve hybrid performance Over the past five years, companies have witnessed dramatic changes to the way we work. During the pandemic, many workers and businesses learned how to grapple with remote work for the first time, which eventually evolved into a hybrid model as employees began venturing back into the office.   Times have changed and expectations shifted when it comes to the way we work   Today, some businesses…

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Gen Z talent, productivity and potential unlocked with three keys 

Katie Mahony

Coaching, skill development and a collaborative workplace culture helps Gen Z thrive and boost productivity – Katie Mahony explains  Generation Z face some unique pressures stepping into the workplace. According to a 2023 Gallup report, Gen Z workers show higher levels of stress and anxiety than any other generation. One may argue that transitioning from a reasonably predictable world of education to a workplace undergoing massive digital change, together with wrestling with a new set of post-pandemic expectations, places significant pressure…

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Learning from life: Being abandoned portside 

Michelle Parry-Slater

When you are left frustrated and abandoned, what can you learn about thinking and communication? Michelle Parry-Slater shares her story  The Christmas Holidays are upon us, meaning Boxing Day sales and Summer Holiday adverts will be popping up in abundance, enticing us to plan for summer 2025. There’s nothing like packing up the tinsel and finishing off the Baileys whilst dreaming of blue sea and soft sand.   Now I live in Australia, summer is well and truly here. Schools have…

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A week in the life of: An eLearning Accessibility Consultant 

Susi Miller

From client consultations and auditing content, to training, writing and research, it’s a busy schedule for Susi Miller of eLaHub Running a business involves wearing many hats, and as the founder and Director of eLaHub, my days are filled with a variety of tasks – from client consultations and auditing, to training, writing and research.   It’s a role that constantly evolves, and I wouldn’t have it any other way   Of course, there’s also the usual list of responsibilities…

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Top blogs of the year: From storytelling to leadership and emotional expression

These top 2024 blogs offer fresh insights and practical tips to inspire growth and innovation As we near the end of another transformative year, the L&D landscape continues to evolve, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the forefront. To celebrate the best of 2024, I’ve curated a list of standout blogs that have sparked meaningful conversations, inspired action, and offered practical insights. From the art of storytelling and the power of emotional expression to redefining leadership and capability-driven futures,…

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Lessons from anthropology: A new lens to understand organisational culture 

Lucy Cox

How the study of what makes us human can enable more meaningful behaviour at work – with insights from business psychologist, Lucy Cox  Grasping workplace behaviour is no easy task. While traditional approaches offer some insight, they often fall short of uncovering the deeper reasons behind people’s actions. To gain a more profound understanding of what motivates behaviour, could we draw inspiration from anthropology? And how might this perspective provide new insights into driving cultural change? This article explores these…

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Top articles of the year: Exploring the leading conversations in L&D

Discover compelling L&D insights from 2024 – agile leadership, AI’s impact, skill development, and more As the world of work continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, so too does the learning and development landscape. From navigating the complexities of agile leadership to leveraging the transformative power of AI and addressing the critical need for future-ready skills, this year has been packed with insightful discussions and thought leadership. This round up the top articles that captured the attention of our…

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Serving up success by elevating restaurant & cafe standards through e-learning

Tanya Galton

Using e-learning and your learning management system can increase standards in the food service industry – as explored by Tanya Galton Customer experience is the biggest selling point today: 7 out of 10 people, according to American Express, prefer to be clients of a company that delivers overall great service. There’s a lot that contributes to a customer experience of visiting a restaurant: It’s excellent menu and location, ambience and vistas, loyalty programs and cleanliness, quality of being waited on…