Bespoke, tailored or off-the-rack? Finding the right professional development platform
By Robert Bowles, Careers and Professional Development Adviser, Royal Society of Chemistry and Richard Burton, Platform Manager of the Professional Development Programme, Royal Society of Chemistry. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is at the core of any professional membership body’s activities. For their members, good CPD can be the key that helps them differentiate themselves, that […]
Upskill your managers or lose your best talent. Why we must invest in management training
By The Motivation Agency Would you fly on an aeroplane that hasn’t been upgraded or serviced in a while? …possibly not… Why? Well, it doesn’t feel very safe! The same is true for managers. Would you entrust your teams to managers who haven’t been trained or upskilled on people management? No, you wouldn’t! Why? The […]
Discover a professional development course for every situation
A recent survey of 500 employees, in middle and upper management roles, revealed that 80% of managers currently feel that they face a barrier to their career progression at their current place of work, and 21.2% felt there was a lack of time to upskills outside of work hours. When it came to facilitating further […]
HR and productivity: how getting your HR department right can improve your business
By Daniella Pye, Senior Manager at Sellick Partnership By its nature, HR is responsible for the people that work for a business and the resources that are available to employees to help complete their work. HR professionals are expected to deal with a huge range of matters within the business. Their day-to-day responsibilities can vary […]
How intercultural training can improve assignee performance abroad
By Joanne Danehl (pictured), Global Director of Intercultural, Language and Partner Support Services at Crown World Mobility For international assignees, adapting to new working environments is a fundamental part of the experience. With changes ranging from learning a new language to mastering new technology, when embarking on assignments abroad, a whole host of challenges arise. […]
Five of the fastest-growing AI roles to watch out for in 2023
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent skyrockets, five of the fastest growing AI roles to watch out for have been revealed. Sarah Wyer, Data Architect specialising in Analytics, Automation and AI at FDM Group writes… AI is advancing quicker than anyone could have anticipated, and the floodgates have opened to pave the way […]
Protecting employees and company data in a remote-work world
iStorage CEO, John Michael, argues that management of remote and hybrid workers, whether for security or ensuring proper work/life balance, doesn’t need to be heavy-handed if the correct tools are in place… The increased flexibility of the modern office has proven popular for employees and employers alike. Workers are feeling the benefits: 78% of a […]
Transforming the employee lifecycle in a digital workplace
The talent crisis continues to place enormous pressure on HR teams. The goal is not only to recruit and retain skilled employees but also to ensure each individual maximises their potential to deliver value to the business for as long as possible. In a hybrid working environment, the quality of the digital experience now has […]
AI at work: How businesses can use artificial intelligence to their advantage
The capabilities and impact of AI have long been in discussion within the science and tech-sphere, and perhaps even longer been a source fascination for the wider public within science fiction. Now, with the rise and success of AI applications, such as ChatGPT, the AI discussion has found itself flung into the mainstream like never […]
Reshape your absence management strategy through AQ and AI
No doubt you’ve probably felt the mounting pressure of managing employee absences. Traditional approaches seem less effective against a backdrop of rapid change, hybrid working and digital transformation. For a moment, let’s reconsider how we might perceive and handle absence management. Often, organizations view absences as setbacks — disruptions that chip away at productivity and […]