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Tag: Learning & Development


Workplace wellness

Tackling Employee Burnout – Apple’s Approach

February 28, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Burnout is an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s fast-paced business world, affecting employee well-being and productivity. Recognizing this challenge, Apple, a well-established leader in innovation, has implemented a surprisingly simple yet effective strategy to combat employee burnout. Understanding Burnout and […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

The Coaching “Ripple Effect” Is Real: Next Steps and Strategies

February 16, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Does coaching create a virtuous cycle of positive behavior change? For most of us, this concept makes sense because it fits with our own experience of learning and growing. We know that meaningful relationships and experiences shape who we are […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Train to Retain: 4 Tips to Ensure Frontline Retention in 2024

February 15, 2024

Via: HR Hero

For many companies, frontline employees are the face of the business. They play a key role in determining the customer experience, from creating and delivering quality products and services in a timely manner to providing exceptional customer service. This makes […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

The Future of Open Floor Plans: Achieving Flexibility Without Employee Backlash

February 12, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Cubicles and closed-off spaces in workplaces are outdated. Today, many businesses prefer open floor plans over private work zones. While open spaces are great for collaboration, they also have some drawbacks. How can you enhance the flexibility of open floor […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Thinking ‘Outside the Box’: How Successful Leaders Overcame Their Limiting Beliefs, and How You Can Too

February 9, 2024

Via: HR Hero

The concept of ‘thinking outside the box’ has become more than a mere cliché in the leadership arena. It represents a crucial element of successful leadership, especially in today’s rapidly changing and complex world. Leaders who challenge conventional thinking, embrace […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Apprentice minimum wage ‘not enough to cover living costs’

February 9, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

A Sheffield Hallam University study, commissioned by the Low Pay Commission and published during National Apprenticeship Week, gathered the experiences of those paid the national minimum wage apprenticeship rate (NMWAR) to find out whether they earned enough to get by, […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Soft skills most in-demand in 2024

February 8, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

LinkedIn’s analysis of job listings, recruiter messages and the skills possessed by recent hires found that soft skills reign supreme for UK employers in 2024, making up most of the top 10 most in-demand skills. Communication was the most desired […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

How to Get Your Workforce on Board with AI

February 6, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most impactful technologies the business world has ever seen. It’s affecting almost every single industry with its ability to automate processes, transform data into helpful reports, and make recruitment much less labor-intensive. AI […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

The Changing Nature of Business Travel in the Age of Remote Work

February 2, 2024

Via: HR Hero

The landscape of business travel has undergone a significant transformation in the wake of widespread remote work. As highlighted by Elizabeth Bennett in an article for BBC Worklife, “Remote work isn’t killing business travel—it’s transforming it,” the traditional purpose and […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Are Return to Work Policies About a Lack of Trust?

February 1, 2024

Via: HR Hero

The push for return-to-office (RTO) policies by some employers is raising questions about trust in the workplace. To what extent are RTO policies driven by a belief in the value of in-person collaboration versus a fear that employees will slack […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Embracing a Growth Mindset

January 31, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Mindset is everything. Research by Carol Dweck indicates that having a growth mindset is the key to success in almost every area of life. People with a growth mindset believe that any skill can be learned through hard work, consistent […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Strategies for Effective Remote Employee Training in a Post-Pandemic World

January 30, 2024

Via: HR Hero

The post-pandemic era has ushered in a new normal for the workforce, with remote work becoming a staple for many organizations. This shift has brought unique challenges and opportunities, particularly in the realm of employee training. As companies adapt to […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

How To Prioritize Employee Satisfaction in Client-Facing Companies

January 17, 2024

Via: HR Hero

With client-facing roles, there is an expectation for employees to put their best foot forward and represent the company well in each interaction. Often, this can result in employees feeling an extra sense of pressure at work as they balance […]


News

Social care workforce development plan revealed

January 11, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

For the first time, there will be a national career structure for the adult social care workforce, which is intended to help care workers understand the knowledge, skills and expertise needed to do different roles, so they can plan their […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Is There an Employee-Employer Gap Regarding Value of Corporate L&D?

January 8, 2024

Via: HR Hero

A recent survey conducted by edX involving over 800 C-suite executives and 800 employees reveals a significant disconnect between employees and employers regarding the value of learning and development (L&D) programs. While 84% of employees expect their employers to provide […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Boosting Employee Socialization in a New Hybrid Work World

January 5, 2024

Via: HR Hero

The shift to remote work, accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, has fundamentally altered the landscape of employee socialization. For remote workers, gone are the water-cooler chats, office pop-ins and hallway run-ins that spurred so much camaraderie and ad-hoc collaboration […]


Diversity & Inclusion

How Three is improving gender balance in leadership and tech

January 3, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

Like many employers in the tech sector, mobile network Three UK & Ireland is not immune to the challenges arising from the long-standing shortage of female STEM talent, nor is it unaware of the benefits that come from gender-diverse leadership. […]


Workplace wellness

4 Strategies for Managing Employee Stress During the Holidays

December 26, 2023

Via: HR Hero

The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, parties and potlucks in the office. But for some employees, this time can also be accompanied by stress and anxiety due to end-of-year reports, annual reviews and general burnout. Employers – especially […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

What Are ‘Deskless’ Employees?

December 1, 2023

Via: HR Hero

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, understanding the nuances of different employee classifications is crucial. Among these classifications are the terms “deskless,” “offline,” and “nonessential” employees. But what do they truly mean, and why are they significant? Let’s delve into the […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Offices of the Future Will Be Uniquely Tailored to Each Company

November 20, 2023

Via: HR Hero

What will the office of the future look like? That question has been debated extensively since the onset of the pandemic, which saw a dramatic shift to remote and hybrid work models. But according to architect Christian Giordano, President and […]