👉 Resilience is the new compliance and policy is driving employer preparedness. With a focus on training, companies need to go from policy to practice as organisational resilience is now […]...
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Will closing the skills gap make us happier?
Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? They’re a good place to start, writes Emma O’Dell The UK is at risk of […]...
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First-time Chief People Officer? How to build for success in 2025
Focus on enhancing employee experience, navigating legislative changes and upskilling your workforce, advises Emma-Claire Kavanagh As business leaders grapple with new legislation, evolving technology and customer demands, they’ll be relying […]...
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Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development
The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key […]...
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Navigating zero-hours contract regulations: What UK employers and workers need to know
Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights includes a reshaping of zero-hours work regulations. Pete Taylor offers his perspective on the proposed changes As October progresses, the recruitment and […]...
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Switching up the skills sector: Why we need a system for all ages and levels
A well-designed Growth and Skills Levy is crucial; it must benefit all employees across industries, writes Nichola Hay Kickstarting economic growth is at the heart of the new Labour government’s […]...
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Transforming workplace culture: The opportunity of the Worker Protection Act
From compliance to culture: how the new legislation can truly enhance workplace safety and trust, by Paul O’Donnell HR teams are great at compliance. When a new piece of legislation […]...
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Skills England – what to expect from the expected
Lifelong learning, apprenticeships and partnerships between businesses, education establishments and government – can it all work? Mandy Gill explores the shifting skills landscape Just over a month in and the […]...
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Bespoke bullying legislation is long overdue
UK laws on workplace bullying are outdated and ineffective, leaving many victims without proper recourse. Thomas Beale highlights why bespoke legislation is crucial for real protection Reports of unacceptable workplace […]...
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Labour’s return: Implications for skills and development
Labour’s election victory reshapes the UK workplace: implications for skills, technology, safety, and mental health The Labour Party will be in Government after the 2024 UK election, for the first […]...
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