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Dec 3, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Erica Farmer
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Karen Liebenguth |Erica Farmer |Jane Gunn |Robin Hoyle
Often when we talk about wellbeing in the workplace, we talk about mental health and the causes of ill mental health such as anxiety, stress, fear, overwhelm and depression. What if we instead talked about all the factors that contribute to good mental health – that state of being where we feel fundamentally okay in body, mind and heart. Safety, dignity and belonging in the workplace inevitably lead to inclusivity, connection, trust and wellbeing.
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Oct 21, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Erica Farmer |Becky Norman |Jane Gunn |Robin Hoyle
As a 43-year-old pre-menopausal / peri-menopausal woman, I surprise myself daily in how little I know about something that impacts 51% of the population. And you know what? My pre and peri friends are in the same boat. Yet menopause is an important topic that impacts every woman in the workforce, and it often remains under-discussed in workplace settings.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Jackie Clifford |Erica Farmer |Lynda Shaw
Let's begin by diving into what makes a skills-based organisation. David James, Chief Learning Officer of 360 Learning defines skills-based learning as “a learning strategy that focuses on the skills required for people and organisations to grow.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Maddy Christopher |Nigel Paine |Erica Farmer
As the adoption of generative AI picks up pace, with 65% of businesses already using the technology, it is necessary that young people are not left behind. Although younger generations are often assumed to be more proficient with technology than older colleagues, a recent study from Lloyds found that in fact, nearly 7.5m people still lack the digital skills needed for the workplace today. Clearly, more needs to be done to prepare young people for the roles they will take on after education.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Erica Farmer |Becky Norman |Lynda Shaw
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes many facets of life, the introduction of the EU AI Act 2024, launched today, heralds significant changes. This regulation is not just legislation; it's a call for organisations to elevate their AI literacy and skills. The Act resonates beyond the boundaries of the European Union, influencing global markets and international corporations, including those in the UK.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Robin Hoyle |Erica Farmer |Becky Norman
Are your people doing work assisted by Generative AI? Are you? Perhaps you are part of an L&D team increasingly using AI to help design learning interventions, create content or even building Generative AI tools into the programmes and resources you are developing to help people build capability.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Chris Hardy |Erica Farmer |Becky Norman
Recent findings from Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report show the need to enhance manager engagement. The research found only 16% are extremely satisfied at work, 31% are engaged and over half (55%) are looking for a new job. And when managers are disengaged so are their direct reports, with 70% of the variance in team engagement attributed to the manager.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Nigel Paine |Erica Farmer
Following the resignation of Gareth Southgate as England manager, there has been an explosion of articles and eulogies about him. Most of the commentary is not about his tactical skills as a football team manager but about his leadership skills. This is unprecedented. What is it about Southgate’s leadership skills that have captured our attention? The ILM describes him as a leader "that inspires and empowers”. It also claims that he is "a leader I could happily follow to find hope”.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
trainingzone.co.uk | Erica Farmer |Robin Hoyle |Leanne Maskell |Matt Somers
In their 2024 research, Deloitte has illuminated the generational perspectives of Gen Z and Millennials concerning Generative AI (GenAI), revealing a complex mix of excitement and uncertainty. These younger cohorts, renowned for their technological fluency, express both keen interest and notable reservations about the pace at which workplaces are adapting to the GenAI revolution.
