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Communication Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Health and social care Managing teams Mental health Reflective practice Wellbeing

How to turn conversations about stress into meaningful interventions in the workplace 

Stress is everywhere, particularly in today’s working environment. And when someone finally speaks up, what a manager says next can change everything. Joseph Conway explains why giving managers the tools […]...
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6 Minutes
Business and industry Culture For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For people managers Opinion Understanding Business

Designing for growth and outcomes: How the legal sector is rethinking the role of the office 

The legal office is getting a glow-up. From hybrid work hacks to smarter spaces that impress clients and keep staff happy, Adrian Gleeson explores how law firms are rethinking their […]...
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4 Minutes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Delivering learning & training For experienced L&D professionals For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Future of work Opinion Understanding Business

Creating interactive learning experiences with AI 

AI is revolutionising how we learn. From branching scenarios to digital avatars and virtual coaches, Marlon Fuentes explores how personalisation, interactivity and neuroscience are combining to create more effective training. […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Change Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Education and skills For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Opinion

Forget AI efficiency — creativity is the real workplace edge

As AI transforms the workplace, the spotlight shifts to soft skills — creativity, empathy and adaptability — that machines can’t replicate. L&D professionals play a vital role in nurturing uniquely […]...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Business and industry Collaboration Communication Data Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For senior L&D Learning design Learning Needs Analysis Learning transfer Measurement Return on investment/Value of investment Strategy Technology

Proving learning’s worth in volatile tech environments

Catherine Dock explores how L&D can demonstrate its value and measure impact in fast-moving, complex technology environments. From stakeholder engagement to meaningful metrics, she outlines practical strategies for aligning L&D […]...
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Business and industry Communication Data Delivering learning & training Digital literacy & digital poverty Economics and finance Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Science, technology and research Strategy Technology

Spotting the risk from within: why training matters when tackling the insider threat

Employees can be your strongest defence… or your greatest vulnerability. As insider threats rise, cybersecurity issues grow and bottom lines are hit, L&D leaders have a crucial role in shifting […]...
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Blogs Communication Community and social media Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Delivering learning & training Economics and finance For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Marketing Reflective practice Sales & customer service

Behind the scenes of planning a new learning event: Last update before the fun!

With just a couple of weeks to go, Kirsty Lewis shares the emotional highs, financial lows and last-minute wins as SOFest edges closer. From surprise sponsors to sparkly outfit dilemmas, […]...
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