Creating a culture of inclusivity There has been massive progress toward enabling diversity in the workplace and positive progress in establishing organisational cultures that are inclusive. A workday survey showed that 75% of companies across Europe have a dedicated budget for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and 90% have at least one initiative in progress.  But sustained action is needed even in the wake of the current economic challenges that most companies face. Learning resources […]

The top ten trends New working models, artificial intelligence (AI) and the next generation workforce are all shaping the business world and forming the next generation of learning and development. Whether you are a learning and development professional or a manager of a business service, this eBook is your essential guide to the top ten trends in enabling learning across your team or the whole workforce. The eBook covers: Making your learning portal user friendly […]

As our working patterns have evolved, so have the expectations of our employees. Expectations are a fundamental element of any culture and so we are seeing cultural shifts across many organisations.
As a learning and development professional, this is an opportunity to influence the cultural dynamic within your workplace, but there are many factors to consider in creating a ‘culture of learning’ that is effective, provides value and has a positive impact on the organisation. One of the primary considerations is aligning the culture of learning you are creating with the wider organisational culture you are operating in. Do you agree?

You have 1 minute to engage your audience, here are 10 tips from the neuroscience of learning When considering learner-led training, most evidence demonstrates that people turn to videos to learn new skills, new techniques or to gain knowledge. Indeed, YouTube statistics show that more than one billion learning-related videos are viewed every day. Video or visual learning really is a learner’s medium of choice. In addition to considering the medium of learning, there’s a […]

On reading this article your first question may be – ‘what is an explainer video?’. Explainer videos are (typically) short, engaging breakdowns of larger concepts. They are engaging, stimulating, and, most importantly, informative video content. Because they are so versatile, they can be used in many different ways. An explainer video can be created to cover anything from a summary of legislation or a compliance requirement to a key skill area. The possibilities are endless. Another […]

Hybrid working models, a new generation of workers and digital developments are transforming the modern workplace. Many organisations are embracing the concept of hybrid working and creating a workplace that prioritises employee flexibility and productivity. Research supports this trend, including CIPD research which concludes that 40% of employers expect more than half of their workforce to regularly work from home in the future. This emerging transformation of the workplace also requires a fresh look at […]

Did you know that YouTube statistics show that more than one billion learning related videos are viewed every day? It is a fact – video is a learner’s medium of choice. But with the volume of misinformation and fake news, the question is, are learners accessing quality, verified material that truly supports their knowledge and understanding of a topic? This is one of the challenges for educators – where to source quality, reliable and relevant […]