Transforming L&D from ‘nice to have’ to ‘need to have’
In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational dynamics, learning and development (L&D) often finds itself relegated to the status of a ‘nice to have’ department rather than being recognised as the operational imperative it truly is. It’s time for a paradigm shift.
Winners announced for Culture Pioneer Awards 2023
Who are the winners of the 2023 Culture Pioneer Awards? Read on to discover who went home with the trophies for their exceptional achievements in organisational culture change…
Employee Engagement Culture: The Ultimate Guide
Employee engagement is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical factor that can significantly impact a company’s success. Organisations with a highly engaged workforce tend to experience improved productivity, higher retention rates, and a positive work environment. According to Gallup’s 2022 employee engagement statistics, actively engaged employees achieve a remarkable 18% increase in sales, […]
The cost of poor learning and development on the UK’s productivity
A focus on the L&D function is the secret to helping boost the UK’s flagging productivity
How good coaching can replace bad performance reviews
More and more organisations are ditching annual appraisals, but are they replacing these with a better alternative?
Money matters: Financial education as a wellbeing strategy
Employers can’t afford to ignore financial wellbeing any longer.
Is ML Revolutionising Talent Acquisition?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the HR world. From automating talent acquisition to removing human bias during the recruitment process, hiring your next employee has never been easier. In 2023, a whopping 55% of HR teams are introducing an AI-powered recruitment system to their strategy. As remote working trends heat up, business leaders have become inundated […]
VR Training Can Help Startups Recruit Efficiently
Virtual reality has the potential to aid employers with a vast range of aspects relating to the hiring and onboarding of new talent to their startups. In a business where there is little margin for error when making new hires, VR can emerge as an excellent tool for getting new recruits up to speed and […]
Performance management: Why poor results should be managed with coaching, not disciplinaries
Instead of disciplining poor performance, we should be coaching employees.
How can leaders build a coaching culture in a hybrid workplace?
How can L&D integrate coaching into a fully hybrid HR strategy? Professor Jonathan Passmore explores
Employee Mentorship Program For Remote Workforce
The coronavirus pandemic put remote working in the spotlight two years ago when everyone was confined to the walls of their homes. And yes, it has undoubtedly transformed lives for the better — from enabling a better work-life balance to having increased levels of productivity. No wonder 65% of employees want to work remotely full-time […]
Do I Need Workers’ Comp for Remote Workes?
In short, yes. As the world has quickly changed in light of the rise of Covid-19, most of us are working from home and this is one of the top questions we’re hearing from our policyholders. Remote and telecommuting workers are typically covered under workers’ compensation laws if the injury arises out of and […]
The questions you need to ask employees to ensure real inclusion in the workplace
Forget anonymous surveys and glib statements, here is what to do to change the D&I culture in your workplace.
HR, Workforce Plan For a Post-Pandemic World
Workforce planning is seriously lagging behind digital transformation. According to new research, 78% of organizations think they outperformed during COVID-19 with respect to their digital transformation efforts. In stark contrast, the same study finds that 32% of decision-makers acknowledge their companies have underperformed when it comes to workforce planning. Because of this, 78% of respondents […]
How to onboard new employees in a remote team?
In 2020, there was no doubt that things changed for the better. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced much of the global workforce to rapidly shift to remote work, as organizations pivoted in order to stay afloat. About half of the employees said their companies have permanently changed their policies regarding remote work, based […]
Why you need to train managers and leaders as part of your mental health strategy
To change the culture around mental health support at work, managers need to be actively involved in the process.
Is purpose the way to save learning and development?
Is all this talk of ‘purpose’ real or not – and what does it mean for L&D?
L&D for casual employees: should gig workers get the same ‘extras’ as everyone else?
Temporary or transient staff still require training, but how much should we be investing?
Neurodiversity: maximising talent in the workplace
Neurodiverse employees can bring a lot to an organisation – if you know how best to inspire them.
How to ensure L&D boosts your diversity and inclusion agenda
Real cultural change isn’t about training – it’s about embedding behaviours.
