The genie is out of the bottle for L&D: It’s time to rise to the reskilling challenge
Now more than ever L&D needs to pull its focus and ensure the right skills are being developed
Removing barriers to training: How to support upskilling in a looming recession
Employers can support upskilling in a time of recession. Here are some ways to maximise your options.
Emotional intelligence: The essential workplace skill to advance your career
This critical skill remains undervalued and overlooked, but is key to getting ahead in your career
How can L&D overcome all three components to the digital skills gap?
The digital skills gap is often perceived as a singular, monumental threat, but we need to break it down to conquer the issue once and for all.
Top 10 Human Skills to Stay Relevant at Work
In today’s age of information and technological advancements, workplaces continue to adapt and evolve to stay relevant and competitive. As we prepare for the future and the potential for technological advancements to replace some jobs, it is important to continuously contribute to organizations and society, fulfilling our natural need for self-actualization. The Institute for the […]
The Rise of the Chatbots: Five ways AI will enhance L&D
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Raf Uzar looks at five areas of L&D that will be augmented by AI and might see the quickest changes.
Overcoming the skills shortage
Bad news may sell papers, but when it comes to the UK economy all may not be as bad as it previously seemed. In fact, it might be time to stop talking recession and start looking towards growth. Admittedly the sun isn’t yet shining from a clear sky but there are glimmers of hope piercing […]
Three learning and development trends for 2023
It’s that time of the year again when TrainingZone regular, Robin Hoyle, sets out his stall for L&D in 2023.
How L&D can promote the benefits of conflict management skills
Line managers need to add conflict management to their skill set, and L&D needs to stop making it HR’s problem.
New training needed for future digital finance
Digital banking has become a fundamental requisite for most banks and their digitally savvy consumers. It is believed that by 2030, technology will drive a fundamental shift in banking where traditional banks will become hidden or even invisible. According to GBSB Global Business School, this innovation of digital finance has the potential to create many […]
Why the key to lifelong learning is developing curiosity
It’s important to take time to pause. We can use this time to reflect on our path in life and to develop our curiosity – which is the key to lifelong learning.
Your digital upskilling strategy must align business and human needs
HR and L&D teams need to harness their deep knowledge of people’s needs to bridge skills gap.
Study reveals huge digital skills gap in teaching
Many European teachers have said they lack the confidence and experience to use technology in their teaching and risk increased work stress as a result, a new international report by Vodafone Foundation has uncovered. A survey of 3,000 teachers in eleven European countries reveals a significant digital divide in education across the continent, with teachers […]
Why coaching is a manager’s job
How to encourage your managers to be better coaches for their teams.
Building the right leadership skills for an era of complexity
Effective leadership draws on multiple skills but continual learning, a sense of presence and plenty of practice are the building blocks to success
Why ‘micro-upskilling’ can introduce learning culture into your organisation
How L&D can help combat the rising talent shortages using micro-upskilling.
Coaching for employee resilience and how L&D can help
Embedding a coaching culture that promotes resilience is something that will help employees navigate these uncertain times.
Conflict management training in a virtual world
Training people to manage conflict is not as simple as it once was.
Forgetting the ‘deskless’: Don’t neglect essential skills training
The ongoing skills shortages requires a practical approach to training if we are ever to upskill vocational workers
UK skills crisis: Why university is not the best option
The UK skills crisis needs serious attention but is a university education a waste of time and money in modern Britain?
