Technology
From code to culture: How AI can embed company culture
Artificial intelligence can help turn company culture from words on a wall into something real – Elie Rashbass explains how Strong and healthy cultures help businesses and employees thrive. Weak or toxic cultures, on the other hand, harm both the workforce and the business’s bottom line. Companies know culture matters and recognise exactly what values they want. However, listing and wanting certain values, even if you mean it (which most companies do!), doesn’t make them a reality. The missing link…
First-time Chief People Officer? How to build for success in 2025
Focus on enhancing employee experience, navigating legislative changes and upskilling your workforce, advises Emma-Claire Kavanagh As business leaders grapple with new legislation, evolving technology and customer demands, they’ll be relying on their Chief People Officers (COPs) to build a workforce that can adapt to market changes in the year ahead. Stepping into the CPO role demands strong HR expertise, but also a deep understanding of an organisation’s long-term goals and the confidence to advise the board at every turn. This…
L&D professionals question if AI really is a hot topic for 2025
Donald H Taylor launches his L&D Global Sentiment Survey and TJ digs into the results At the launch event for the of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2025, the 12th annual check of the pulse of L&D worldwide, Donald H Taylor has analysed answers from 3,339 people covering 93 countries. Don asks “What will be hot in workplace L&D?” for the coming year and people make a selection from 16 options, including AI, reskilling, learning analytics and others. Don highlights…
What HR trends to expect in 2025
Human Resources is all about adapting, innovating and putting your people first. Are you ready? Kelly Tucker explores the trends As we settle into 2025, the people profession landscape is set to undergo transformative changes driven by technological advancements, evolving workplace norms, and a growing emphasis on employee wellbeing. The ability to adapt to these shifts will define success for organisations and HR leaders alike. Here are the key trends I anticipate shaping the future of the coming year. The…
Getting to grips with extended reality and immersive learning
The benefits include enhanced engagement and better knowledge retention, but how do you get started? Philip Moore has your step-by-step guide to introducing XR learning to your organisation Learning technology as we know it is evolving. Today, extended reality (XR) is offering immersive learning experiences that allow employees to upskill in a uniquely personalised and engaging way. While XR, an all-encompassing term for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), was once only associated with gaming, organisations are…
Empowering employees: What to expect from the people profession in 2025
From digital tools to workplace wellbeing, experts predict key trends shaping the Human Resources industry The HR industry saw a range of different trends throughout 2024, from stalling salaries to increased tech spending. A key focus has been on flexible working policies – with over 40% of UK employees still regularly working from home, businesses have pushed harder than ever for return-to-office mandates over productivity concerns. Productivity is expected to be a huge focus in 2025… organisations will look to…
How Instant Document Processing is shaping the future of work in people operations
A transformative automation tool can streamline onboarding processes, save time, reduce costs and improve accuracy – Gaurav Sharma tells us more Working in the people profession means a constant bombardment of tedious tasks, like sifting through countless applications and verifying documents. The job is time-consuming and labour-intensive, even if HR and L&D caters to small to mid-sized companies. The following 2024 onboarding statistics illustrate the importance of this experience for a new hire: Cleary, outdated onboarding practices negatively affect HR…
How generative AI is revolutionising Learning and Development
Generative artificial intelligence can help improve learner engagement, automate content creation and measure training impact – Ravinder Tulsiani has the practical steps you need Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we approach workplace learning, and one of the most significant advancements is the rise of generative AI. By automating content creation, personalising learning experiences and offering real-time feedback, generative AI is providing L&D professionals with powerful tools to enhance training programmes. L&D professionals who embrace AI early…
Transforming HR for the future: Empowering employees through AI
AI-driven HR systems are a gamechanger, enabling businesses to transform how they manage their teams – Angela Moyle explains The nature of work has shifted dramatically over the past few years, fuelled by the rise of remote work, flexible scheduling and the growing demands of a more mobile workforce. Yet, despite these changes, many businesses lag behind, continuing to rely on outdated HR systems, which are no longer equipped to support the complexities of modern workforces, particularly when it comes to…
The thousand post sprint – one person’s extreme challenge to test the power of connections on social media
Engage more on LinkedIn, get more views – Faris Aranki really took that advice to heart and shares his epic adventure I recently undertook a gargantuan social media challenge; partly to learn more about human behaviours and the algorithm that sits behind LinkedIn and partly because I was bored. In this first of a two part blog series I explain what I did and why. “You don’t have to do this Faris, just stop now!” But I didn’t stop… Have…
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