Artificial Intelligence
The Ethics of AI in Learning & Development: What L&D specialists need to know
From bias-busting to protecting learner data, ethical AI in L&D is essential. Harikrishna Kundariya explores the foundation of how professionals can champion transparency, fairness and human insight whilst also embracing the tech shaping tomorrow’s learning. This will give you a great starting point to research more for your organisation AI has a major role to…
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How AI can jumpstart a revolution in HR
🌟 AI is reshaping HR, but are businesses ready? From hiring to employee engagement, AI has the power to transform HR, but only with the right vision and strategy. 💡 David Lloyd reveals how organisations can harness AI’s potential – without losing the human touch ❤️ The potential presented by AI creates new opportunities for all areas of…
Communication
5 practical strategies for effective conflict resolution in the workplace
Conflict is part of working life, but unresolved tensions can derail even the best teams and impact working life. Simon Phillips shares a practical, people-first approach to transforming conflict into progress, grounded in leadership insights, lived experience and proven impact. Clear, calm and collaborative – this is culture work that sticks Conflict at work is…
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Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore
🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language of the business and really make a difference? 🧠📈 Only 32% of Talent and Learning…
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Creativity & Innovation
Bring the joy: how fun fuels learning and is key to getting serious work done
Fun isn’t a distraction – it’s a powerful enabler of deep learning, collaboration and creativity. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares how creating joyful, inclusive environments helps professionals feel safer, think more openly and bring their best selves to work – a little joy can go a long way in transforming workplace learning experiences As a leadership coach…
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From formulas to finals, how Excel competitions boost real-world skills
Do you think Excel is just for number crunching? Think again. Lara Holding-Jones dives into the competitive world of Excel E-Sports—yes, it’s a thing—and shows how this global competition is fuelling serious skills development, community connection and a lot of unexpected fun for your next L&D power move Yes, you read that right. E-Sports. Competitions…
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Culture
Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table
Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom line. Frédéric Hébert unpacks how this approach connects learning with tangible business outcomes — and why now’s the time to act The job market is…
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Bring the joy: how fun fuels learning and is key to getting serious work done
Fun isn’t a distraction – it’s a powerful enabler of deep learning, collaboration and creativity. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares how creating joyful, inclusive environments helps professionals feel safer, think more openly and bring their best selves to work – a little joy can go a long way in transforming workplace learning experiences As a leadership coach…
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Leadership
Embracing cultural humility: A dynamic shift in leadership
🌍 Cultural competence is out – cultural humility is in! True inclusive leadership isn’t about mastering diversity but embracing lifelong learning. 💡 Dr Lesley Aitcheson explores how shifting to cultural humility fosters respect, trust and meaningful connections in today’s workplaces. 🚀 Lead with humility, thrive with diversity! In today’s interconnected and dynamic workplaces, the ability to navigate cultural differences is…
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Leadership at every level: How trust sparks transformation
🔓 Unlock the true potential of your workforce 💡 Too often, rigid structures stifle creativity and initiative. When you empower employees with trust, autonomy, and ownership, they step up as proactive leaders. 🚀 Self-accountability, collaboration, and innovation flourish—driving growth for both individuals and the organisation. Allison Maslan explains more! Having trouble unlocking the true potential…
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Professional Development
Bring the joy: how fun fuels learning and is key to getting serious work done
Fun isn’t a distraction – it’s a powerful enabler of deep learning, collaboration and creativity. Laura Thomson-Staveley shares how creating joyful, inclusive environments helps professionals feel safer, think more openly and bring their best selves to work – a little joy can go a long way in transforming workplace learning experiences As a leadership coach…
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L&D isn’t broken. The way we work is.
✨ From firefighting to accusations of being a cost centre. You’re not the problem — the system is ✨ In this punchy partner piece, we introduce the People Impact Loop™: a strategic shift that puts marketing, design and business alignment at the heart of L&D — and proves impact from day one Partner Content You’ve…
Strategy
Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore
🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language of the business and really make a difference? 🧠📈 Only 32% of Talent and Learning…
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The future of work: Modernising job architectures and why skills alone aren’t enough
🧩 Jobs, skills, capabilities – how do they fit together? In today’s fast-changing world, static job roles no longer cut it. Skills matter, but without structure, they’re meaningless. 💡 Ben Satchwell explores why the future of work isn’t about replacing jobs with skills, but blending them with capabilities to create agile organisations 🚀 Traditional job architectures are broken. They…
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Talent & Skills
Build a learning strategy the business can’t ignore
🚀 Only 32% of L&D leaders have a strategy aligned with business goals—but that needs to change. Ryan Austin shares a practical five-step plan to transform your learning strategy from reactive to indispensable. Are you ready to speak the language of the business and really make a difference? 🧠📈 Only 32% of Talent and Learning…
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One in four UK workers plan to quit in 2025: Learning is your retention strategy
📉 Retention crisis ahead! With hiring costs soaring and UK workers quitting at record rates, businesses can’t afford to lose talent. 💡 Aisling MacNamara reveals how investing in learning and development keeps employees engaged, fuels career growth and boosts retention. 🚀 Future-proofing your workforce starts with L&D! According to new data from Personio, nearly half of workers (48%) plan…
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Technology & Future of Work
Re-thinking ROI: How to secure Learning and Development’s seat at the table
Traditional metrics aren’t cutting it. In a shifting job market, time to skill could be the KPI L&D needs to speak the boardroom’s language and increase contribution to the bottom line. Frédéric Hébert unpacks how this approach connects learning with tangible business outcomes — and why now’s the time to act The job market is…
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The Ethics of AI in Learning & Development: What L&D specialists need to know
From bias-busting to protecting learner data, ethical AI in L&D is essential. Harikrishna Kundariya explores the foundation of how professionals can champion transparency, fairness and human insight whilst also embracing the tech shaping tomorrow’s learning. This will give you a great starting point to research more for your organisation AI has a major role to…
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Wellbeing & Mental Health
ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is
🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The solution? Greater awareness, training, and willingness to learn as people with ADHD need your help to be better understood From childhood to retirement, one of…
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…
