here it is again - all the latest news and views from the world of L&D, in one convenient place.

The Ten Worst HR Ideas Of All Time - Forbes

Skills gap is bigger threat than Brexit: Talent shortages to hit UK economic growth, warn finance chiefs - City AM

The Seven Laws Of Open Source Leadership- Forbes

I've had 20 years in HR and can't get a job - The Guardian

What do great HR directors do well? - CIPD

BBC teams with Google to develop kids' digital skills in the UK - The Inquirer

How to upskill yourself: New trends like P2P learning make personal development far easier - City AM

What does Facebook know? New app uses what you 'like' to predict your personality - The Independent