Freedom of expression, or not – what are the risks of using social media at work?
As well as individuals, most businesses now have their own social media presence, but these new channels bring their own potential problems. In this series, Social media policy & law: a guide for HR, we'll share some examples of employee misbehaviour, changes to law & organisational policy off the back of these incidents, and what businesses can do […]
The social side of L&D: Why bringing your whole self to social will make you stand out
As a mum of a seven year-old-boy, I’ve recently been fielding a new experience in motherhood. In addition to the myriad of sports balls and legos, there’s something new in my son’s school bag – homework. I get it. My son’s school teacher is stewarding the daily development of a dozen seven year-olds and needs […]
Training? It’s time to get social
Man is by nature a social animal. Don’t take my word for it: that’s the conclusion of the Greek philosopher Aristotle and despite the advances in human knowledge since his time I doubt that our basic instincts have changed much. But what does being a social animal really mean? Quite simply, it means that we […]
Promoting social innovation
“Character is not created in isolation or repose; it’s forged through interacting with others and the world.” David Corbett. Imagine for a minute, a world in which your only customer feedback was the number of items sold. And then… imagine a world in which your employees sat at their workstations in silence, did what was […]
Governing social media
The social media world has transformed the way in which we view and consume news. We now look for instant information and instant updates and are far happier to click on a link than to wait for a letter to arrive in the post. It is not simply news which is affected by this communication […]
How to sell yourself as a business coach or trainer on LinkedIn
Let’s be clear from the start – LinkedIn is primarily a relationship and reputation building platform, not a sales vehicle. The word “sell” in the title is used in the sense that one would sell oneself in an interview as opposed to selling one’s services. Using LinkedIn as a sales megaphone for promoting and advertising […]
Embracing sociability
“Man is by nature a social animal.” Don’t take my word for it; that comment came from Aristotle and it has been echoed by philosophers and psychologists across the generations. Making his remark Aristotle went on to comment that society is something that precedes the individual, again highlighting the fact that people by nature work […]
A social media skills gap will no longer wash
The UK is in need of digital skills. In fact, according to a government report, the UK is on the verge of falling behind on the global stage if we don’t address the skills shortfall. We don’t need everyone to become a computer scientist overnight, but when you bear in mind that 12.6 million adults […]
Coffee Briefing: Millennials, digital natives and ‘big pie thinking’
It's time to set aside some five minutes to catch up on the week's L&D news and opinion over your morning (or afternoon, or evening) coffee – we hope you're sitting comfortably… Let us know what you think the pieces we've shared, and tell us what you've enjoyed reading too! Skills – Your sensitivity is […]
Why every workplace should have a happiness strategy
Change is one of the most common causes of stress inside organizations. Leaders struggle to inspire their teams amongst constantly shifting priorities, while individual employees feel uncertain about the future resulting in higher levels of anxiety. There are many reasons that change occurs in an organization, but it may feel like the amount of change […]
Can you share resources for training international employees on American workplace culture?
Are there any books or articles you have come across that illustrate a need for training on American/local workplace culture for international employees? Or what to aspects to focus on? Are there any books or articles you have come across that illustrate a need for training on American/local workplace culture for international employees? Or what to aspects […]
Coffee briefing: Credibility, Learning Live and why L&D needs to steer clear of gimmicks
Get comfy and ignore your emails for five minutes – it's time to catch up on the week's L&D news and opinion, as picked out by us. Let us know what you think in the comments below, and tell us about any articles you've enjoyed reading recently. Skills – Microsoft wants autistic coders. Can it find […]
How we did it: Social media training at the Citizens Advice network
Love it? Hate it? Scared by it? Whatever your feelings, social media has become an integral part of the way society communicates. Social media has now reached the masses, so at Citizens Advice we recognised the need to get involved and broadcast our message using these channels, to ensure our voice is also heard. Unknown to most people, the Citizens […]
McKinsey highlights how social tools are transforming companies
Not every social tool is created equal. That’s the verdict of McKinsey’s report ‘How social tools can reshape the organisation’. The tools creating the most value for businesses are the ones allowing collaboration in new and improved ways. The report shows that the use of social tools has grown massively. 93% of respondents say their […]
L&D experts – start the fight back in the wake of Brexit
Robin Hoyle is a writer, trainer and consultant. He is the author of Complete Training: from recruitment to retirement and Informal Learning in Organizations; how to create a continuous learning culture both published by Kogan Page. Robin will be chairing the World of Learning Conference at the NEC on 19th and 20th October, 2016. As we load up the hand cart and […]
Social Learning Infographic: What does effective learning look like for the 21st century workplace?
In an era of change – in how we live, learn and work – organisations have to adapt and evolve the way they help their staff develop. But what does effective learning and development look like today? Well, we believe that it’s social. Social learning might not be a new concept but the use of technology […]
Leadership & values in social media: Should your CEO be on Twitter?
I blogged recently about an exchange on twitter with the CEO of an e-learning company who, in a tweetchat, referred to his staff as his "subordinates" – a description which I challenged. I won't rehash the discussion that followed here because I want to talk about something else; something related, but different. I want to […]
Coffee Briefing: Collaboration, neuroscience & creating a culture of learning
Pull up a chair and pour yourself your favourite beverage – it's time for this week's round up of L&D news, opinion and blogs. Tell us what else you've enjoyed reading recently, and let us know what you think about these stories in the comments below. The future of learning – What learning professionals must become, […]
A day in the life of: David James, learning strategist at Looop
We're always curious to hear how our members and contributors tackle the challenges that the ever-changing world of L&D throws at them. We've got a wealth of experience and knowledge across the site, and what better way to showcase the diversity of our community than to get them to walk us through an average day? Want […]
LIVE: Social Age Safari with Sea Salt Learning
We're living in the social age! It's touching every part of our lives and is changing the very heart of society. The pressures that bear on us have shifted. We face new challenges and new opportunities. And we're living right in the eye of the hurricane, watching the world around us change. How are we […]
