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A lot has changed over the last month. A survey about workplace learning just before the lockdown began found that 53% of learning and development professionals were moving everything online.…

To celebrate International Women’s Day this month, we’ve decided to highlight some of the female theorists, practitioners and activists who influence our work. Marilyn Loden Over forty years ago Marilyn…

In times gone by we probably craved the chance to work from home and spend more time with the family. After a couple of weeks of lock-down the chances are…

What is happening right now is unprecedented. Suddenly everyone’s lives have been turned upside down. We are having to deal with uncertainty about; our health and the health of our…

The increasing attempts to decode gender bias are a positive step when it comes to recruitment. Why? First inclusivity is better for business and second because it helps in the…

The third Monday in January – dubbed Blue Monday as a publicity stunt – has become stuck with the title. It has stuck because it makes a great story and,…

We’re counting down to Christmas by packaging up some of this year’s most relevant learning and development posts and delivering one a day in our advent calendar. Designed to help…

Glossophobia is the technical term for a fear of public speaking, and as you might expect, it’s a commonly held fear. It can be so debilitating that a survey earlier…

World Mental Health Day is an ideal opportunity to get people talking about and educating themselves on the subject of mental health and wellbeing. Why does it matter in the…

Global law firm Dentons has just appointed its own ‘Europe Chief Mindfulness Officer’. She will be rolling out a new wellness programme, which uses the principles of neuroscience, cognitive science…

How many of us do it; wait for the weekend or our holiday to recover from the stress and pressure of work? Our message here is, “Please DON’T!” What stops…

In all the recent coverage celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, one of the stories that most stood out was the archived speech written for Richard Nixon, in case…

It is the privilege of being a trainer (OK, also occasionally the curse) that people feel comfortable enough in the confines of the room to ‘have a good moan’. Anything…

You’ve just been promoted to manager and can’t find enough hours in the day to cope with the new workload.  Now your boss has approached you about another piece of…

Whatever your role in the workplace, a clear and assertive approach will prevent misunderstanding and ensure that your message is heard. Discover whether you are communicating assertively or if you…