Talent & Skills
The business case for diversity: from recruitment to retention
Yves Schneuwly offers practical tips to weave DEI values into every aspect of your employee experience Creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work has a positive impact for many reasons. It contributes to an ethical and equal company culture, but it also brings forth a multitude of additional advantages. A study by McKinsey found that companies whose executive teams are diverse have a 12% higher chance of financial success. Embed DEI values into your training for staff at all…
Bridging the gap with killer communications: a dive into why you should be ‘selling’ your learning offer
Kerry Jary looks at why you can build it, but they might not come and the importance of more than just creating great training In today’s dynamic business world, the phrase “knowledge is power” couldn’t be more relevant. As businesses strive to stay ahead of the curve, investing in employee learning has emerged as a critical strategy for success. But here’s the kicker: it’s not just about offering learning opportunities; it’s about selling them to your employees. First off, let’s…
Reimagining our working life with choice, learning and balance
Laura Probert looks at achieving truly flexible working and learning, and how she’s already done it In an era where the conventional boundaries of office and classroom have dissolved into the digital landscape, the pursuit of truly flexible working and learning seems like the Holy Grail for contemporary organisations. Yet achieving flexibility isn’t the endpoint but a path that requires constant evolution, experimentation, and a willingness to embrace trial and error. HR professionals are realising that time and productivity are…
The strategic L&D blueprint: leveraging LearnOps for competitive advantage
Ryan Austin does a deep dive into the transformative potential of LearnOps as an approach to aligning L&D with organisational strategy in this epic feature In today’s evolving business landscape, aligning learning and development (L&D) with organisational strategy is essential. To achieve this alignment, L&D professionals must embark on a strategic journey articulated through several critical steps, encompassing the adoption of a Learning Operations (LearnOps) approach: a framework that optimises learning operations to drive business outcomes. A proactive stance is…
Navigating the evolving landscape of the L&D Job market: insights and trends for 2024
Exploring the job market for job seekers and those in hiring roles, four L&D experts share their experience and suggestions in this detailed feature As the year 2023 unfolded, the Learning and Development (L&D) job market underwent a profound transformation. The pandemic catalysed a shift in work environments and learning modalities, challenging the traditional in-person training model and giving rise to a more flexible, multi-faceted approach to professional development. L&D professionals need to acquire a deep understanding of business strategies…
Why trainers need a contingency plan
Jane Robson shares her learnings and insight from the sad experience of the lose of a colleague whilst still needing to run a business In training delivery we know how important contingency planning is, but what should it cover? You might think about cyber security issues or extreme weather preventing you from getting to a client. Most of us probably wouldn’t spend a lot of time thinking about a member of our team suddenly dying, as it’s really the worst-case…
Battling the retention conundrum
Unlocking insights: Ian Barrow on the power of pulse surveys in employee engagement Retention is HR’s greatest challenge. Almost a quarter (23%) of the UK workforce is expected to change jobs in the next 12 months, up five percentage points on last year’s figures. Despite ongoing efforts, people professionals are feeling the pressure as they struggle to keep hold of staff. So, what are HR and L&D teams up against and how can they go about improving retention? WorkBuzz’s latest…
From compliance to confidence: the role of tech tools in skills verification
Ramesh Ramani looks at the need for efficient skills verification and examines how technology tools are reshaping industries and offering real-time solutions In the recent Gartner Leadership Vision for LandD Leaders in 2024 report, a staggering 83% of HR leaders express difficulty in locating talent with the necessary skills. What’s more, 57% believe that skills shortages are hampering their ability to maintain business performance. This skills gap isn’t just about a shortage of available talent, it’s also about the systems…
How to create a culture of attraction
Do you need to attract talent? Dawn Smedley says it is all about using the power of your culture throughout the employee lifecycle. Few HR leaders would disagree that workplace culture is key to organisational success, but its vital role in recruiting the right people may not be fully appreciated. In fact culture is the most effective lever at attracting talent – more so than offering higher salaries and career advancement opportunities. Recruiting and retaining high performers is a constant…
Reassuring employees about AI
Luke Smith offers ideas on how to reassure employees they won’t be replaced by artificial intelligence As AI becomes increasingly capable, even employees in highly skilled industries are becoming concerned about job security. One recent study showed that 24% of Americans believed AI might make their job obsolete. As a business leader, how can you help employees understand that your organisation isn’t planning to lay everyone off and replace them with bots? It can be challenging, especially given the number…
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