The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook
Senior staff three times less likely to report cybersecurity threats
New research highlights alarming gaps in cybersecurity reporting across the UK workforce, with senior-level staff most likely to underreport threats. A survey of over 2,000 UK workers, conducted by compliance training company Skillcast, indicates that a significant portion of the UK workforce is hesitant to report certain cybersecurity threats in a timely fashion, posing a serious security risk.
Nearly half (48%) of UK workers would not immediately report a phishing email, with 1 in 7 (13%) admitting they would not report it within the same working day. Shy of 1 in 10 (7%) indicated they would never report a phishing email.
Companies with emotionally intelligent managers make more money
Managers who are more empathic and socially skilled create an environment where their firms’ profits are higher and their customers are more satisfied, the study found.
Dr Bilal Zaghmout, of York St John University, surveyed or interviewed 150 managers and staff in 30 companies in the UK, asking them about their management style and comparing their answers to their firm’s performance.
He found that a 10% increase in a manager’s emotional intelligence score was associated with a 7% increase in overall business performance, including profitability.
1 in 6 men are kept awake by work-related stress
According to the Happy Beds study, work is a significant source of sleep disruption for men, with 1 in 6 men (17%) reporting that work-specific thoughts keep them awake at night. This is slightly higher than the 15% of women who experience the same issue.
Previous studies have indicated that there is greater pressure on women to care for the family. These societal pressures could also be reflected in this survey, with some men feeling more pressure to work to support the household.
Announcing the CLO100 Strategic Learning Provider Certification
With an increasing demand for strategic learning solutions, the Strategic Learning Provider Certification from CLO100 offers an unrivalled opportunity for learning providers to showcase their commitment to excellence.
Providing external validation and assurance, obtaining the certification distinguishes organisations as a trusted and reliable partner in the competitive landscape of learning and development.
CLO100 believe that every certification awarded presents a promise of safety, trust, and quality to the clients of the certified providers.
Two-thirds of Gen Z believe job-hopping vital for career growth
Two-thirds (66%) of Gen Z believe that changing companies is the key to growing their career, prioritising skills development and new experiences over job loyalty, according to a new FDM Group study. Factors such as the cost-of-living crisis were cited as a primary driver of career changes, with graduates often looking at moving jobs to climb the ladder and increase their salaries quickly. In total, Gen Z are 13% more likely than non-Gen Z to view their role as a stepping stone.
Developing skills, especially digital skills, was also viewed as a key driver behind job-hopping, and 80% of Gen Z claimed they would go into the office more for coaching, collaboration, mentoring and learning from others. Two-thirds of Gen Z expressed dissatisfaction with available learning resources, compared to 56% of non-Gen Z.
Hiring for HR and learning roles returning to pre-pandemic levels, says new report
Recruitment for HR posts has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with a noticeable shift towards roles focused on employee relations, says a new report.
These roles made up 17.5% of all HR vacancies in 2023 but rose to 21.2% in the first half of this year, according to figures produced by Manchester-based recruitment marketplace Hiring Hub.
Its latest HR labour trends report for the UK suggests the increase may be a sign that companies are looking to invest more into retaining their people.
(Re)Securing your L&D budgets – webinar
Often L&D teams are requested and/or rewarded for activity in the breadth of a portfolio or volume of products or programmes. Then budgets and investment decisions are based on value and impact. How do we square that circle? You’ll find out in this webinar from TJ blogger Phil Wilcox.
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