We're back after a long weekend, and so if you're feeling as groggy as we are, reading through a few interesting articles over a cup of coffee is exactly what you need.

Here are some of the blogs, features and opinion pieces we've enjoyed in the past week - let us know what you think, and if there's anything you enjoyed reading recently.

Get with the times, L&D!

- Why do those in L&D do what they do? (Andrew Appleby, LinkedIn)

- The future of work is human (Change-Effect)

- What about offboarding? (Entrepeneur)

Being the best trainer

- Your webinar audience isn't all there (Webinar Master)

- How virtual reality will demoratise learning (Medium)

- Training Nuts & Bolts: Read up! (Learning Solutions)

Personal productivity

- Work, interrupted: Managing digital distractions in the workplace (Deloitte)

- A moment to be mindful - do it right now! (Serial Trainer)

- 3 reasons why trainers don't need social media (Learning Rebels)

Talent development

- Why do men need women in STEM? (Management Today)

- Why I don't believe in talent (Medium)