Technology
Negative sentiment, positive impact: AI in the digital workplace
Despite AI’s potential to combat digital noise, streamline workflows and transform workplaces, employees remain uneasy – Chris Ciauri examines how leaders can address these concerns Enterprise leaders need no convincing of AI’s potential to maximise the performance of their organisations. Yet the prospect of widespread AI in the workplace is a source of unease for many employees. When tools designed to make work easier start having the opposite effect, our approach must evolve Much of that concern stems from anxiety…
Gamifying extended reality training: Taking workplace L&D to the next level
Innovative training through gamification and XR increases productivity, creating safer, immersive, and engaging learning experiences – Ben Bennett explores the potential successes The gamification of workplace training and professional development has emerged as a transformative force in the corporate landscape, revolutionising how organisations approach employee learning and skill enhancement. Gamification is applying game mechanics or elements to a non-gaming environment, in this case learning systems, platforms or interventions. 61% of those who receive non-gamified training feel bored and unproductive…
From BBC News to events: Mastering professional video with just an iPhone
Convenience meets quality with fast, discreet, powerful video on smartphones for your next learning intervention – Kevin Davids shares his approach and why he filmed World of Learning 2024 with a mobile device “The best camera is the one you have with you” is often attributed to Chase Jarvis from his 2009 book, where he included photos captured with an early iPhone. Since then, technology has evolved in leaps and bounds, making this quote truer today than ever before. That’s…
A week in the life of: The Editor of Training Journal
What does being the Editor of a learning content website involve? Jo Cook enlightens us I developed a desire to write when I was 12 years old and was always drawn to periodicals rather than newspapers or novels. I have no idea why; it just seemed to happen naturally. My role for Training Journal is part time (currently just one and a half days a week) and, being the creative person I am (my mum would say awkward), I’m flexible…
TJ podcast: Gender, AI, and the pursuit of equity – episode 324
Discussing AI perpetuating existing gender imbalances, men’s health awareness, perimenopause support and L&D gender perception Podcast summary: Created by Cleanvoice The podcast explores the complex relationship between gender and AI, discussing how design choices by developers can influence how users perceive the gender of AI assistants. Research shows men are more likely to use AI technology compared to women, mirroring gender imbalances in the workplace. The speakers examine how gender biases and perceptions impact AI adoption and use, emphasizing the…
An overview of the evolving role of artificial intelligence in L&D
Personalised training programmes, predictive insights and real-time feedback – how to leverage AI for workplace learning, by Ravinder Tulsiani Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies approach L&D. As organisations strive to stay competitive and innovative, leveraging AI to enhance employee training programmes is becoming increasingly crucial. This article explores the ways AI is transforming L&D, offers insights into its benefits, and provides strategies for effectively integrating AI technologies into workplace training. L&D professionals need to be trained not only in…
The new workforce challenge: Blending digital skills with human expertise
Bridge the Gen Z skills gap with early-career development focused on tech and human skills, writes Pete Humphreys In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations face a critical challenge: developing talent that can thrive in the digital age while maintaining essential human skills. This challenge is particularly acute when it comes to integrating Generation Z, those born during the mid-1990s and early 2010s, into the workplace as the skills gap between education and employment continues to widen. Prioritising early-career development can yield…
The future is now: Cultivating an adaptive mindset and skillset for the AI-powered workplace
Three strategies to thrive in a tech-driven workplace: develop AI skills, adaptability and continuous learning. Rachel Rosenfeldt explains how to get started It’s impossible to scroll your news feed without seeing something about artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning. With how rapidly both are transforming the workplace, strategic learning and development initiatives are becoming imperative. Organisations are beginning to recognise that intentionally upskilling and reskilling is no longer optional if they want to thrive in an AI-enabled future. But…
Go for gold: 4 tips to elevate employee training with game-based learning
Making training fun boosts skill retention. Transform your strategy with game-based learning to engage employees and improve results, writes James Micklethwait With recent research highlighting learning support as the top strategy to boost employee retention, it’s clear that employees want to learn and grow their skills at work. However, many of the old standard methods of training – such as monologuing lectures with dry slide decks – have become ineffective at holding employees’ attention, which means employees aren’t learning the…
How is AI affecting employee learning and development?
Is AI the silver bullet for L&D? How can we take advantage and remain human? In this feature, Jo Cook looks at the evidence and shares her perspective The use of generative AI holds so much for so many people – the promise of productivity gains, the overwhelm of selecting the right technologies, challenges of skilling people and the worry of future repercussions of an independent intelligence. Artificial intelligence is having a big impact on learning and development already, and…
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