The loneliness-conflict loop: How HR can break the cycle

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The rise of social isolation among employees has coincided with another worrying trend – an increase in workplace conflict. How can HR leaders break this concerning cycle? Anna Shields, Director at Consensio, explores how emotional intelligence, manager training and early intervention can help teams reconnect, communicate better – and handle conflict with confidence.

Ageism at work: Three ways to foster intergenerational inclusion

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At work, do you actively seek the perspectives of colleagues significantly older or younger than you? Or do you naturally gravitate towards the opinions of those closer to your age? If it is the latter you are not alone. Here, David Bowes, Head of People at Insights, outlines the overlooked issue of ageism at work and offers three ways to champion intergenerational inclusion.

From automation to augmentation: Upskill your workforce for the AI era

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As AI accelerates changes in the workplace, the risks of skills erosion and the need for complex resilience are growing fast. Professor Tom Calvard of the University of Edinburgh Business School examines the latest research, urging HR leaders to rethink how they support learning and development in an age of automation, augmentation and disruption.

Stuck in a rut: How to make good decisions, fast

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Decisions are the gateway from the present to the future, for organisations, teams and individual managers. In a complex and evolving world, we must be skilled at making sound choices. Quentin Millington of Marble Brook looks at why we get stuck in a rut, and offers practical ways to make good decisions at pace.

How to have great new year career conversations

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It’s that time of the year when many look for a fresh career adventure, be that a project, promotion, secondment or a new role outside of your organisation. Dr Helmut Schuster and Dr David Oxley, Co authors of A Career Carol, offer four principles for how to have open, helpful career conversations with your people.

Why coaching is the answer to everything

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Organisations today grapple with an ever-changing environment, hybrid and flexible working, multi-generational diverse workforces and growing levels of stress and burnout. Could coaching be the answer to all of these complexities?

CoachGPT: Is the future of coaching AI enabled?

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How can we leverage generative AI to increase the accessibility of coaching in a way that enhances the performance of individuals, teams and organisations? Here, we explore the challenges, opportunities and ethical considerations for businesses looking to adopt AI coachbots.

Social mobility: A unifying force in your organisation

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Social mobility has come far in the corporate world, but barriers remain. Inclusion specialist Joanne Lockwood critiques traditional meritocracy and showcases how inclusivity and contextual understanding of merit can drive organisational change.