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Data. It’s one of those words we hear all the time, from people wanting to misuse it to its capacity to improve how we engage with and understand the world. Here at Avado, we believe everyone working in business should feel comfortable with information and data. After all, it is weaved into almost everything we […]

With a focus on the unpleasant side of Black history, many great stories of amazing Black pioneers go untold. Historically, success stories within the Black community are rarely covered in history books, despite the fact Black people played a central role in British history.  In honour of this year’s theme, Proud To Be, we’re recognising […]

For HR teams, collecting data is not a new concept. From gathering and storing employee information to measuring organisational culture, data is essential to any HR function. But, collecting that data is only half the battle. Figuring out how best to analyse it, deciding what kinds of questions to ask about it, and showing people […]

People teams have been breaking their backs over the last 18 months to ensure organisational culture hasn’t gone down the drain. But what’s been the point if you don’t know if you’ve succeeded or not? The pandemic has thrust People teams into centre stage and more is being demanded of People professionals than ever before. […]

If you love working with people and you’re a great problem solver, a career in HR or L&D could be right for you. But if you’re not sure where to start on the road to a fulfilling role in the people profession, we can help. Whether you have experience or not, read on for more […]

When it comes to getting the best kind of qualification in HR and L&D, the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) is the gold standard. But what is the CIPD, and how can it benefit your career in HR and L&D? Read on to learn about how to get a CIPD qualification and how […]

Agile working is top of mind for most businesses now. Especially since lots of organisations are still using a hybrid model, with teams both in and out of office, requiring extra flexibility and adaptability. At Avado, as we were working on launching our new Agility Academy earlier this year, we quickly realised that a lot […]

No matter your role on a learning and development team or the structure of your organisation, it’s important to consistently review and evaluate innovative technologies, tools, and trends to determine if they make sense for your organisation. Technology changes quickly, and if you don’t keep up, you’ll get left behind. Learning technologies (LT) do not […]

Every organisation has three main resources: physical resources, financial resources and people. Sometimes, we forget about that third resource, but that’s a mistake. People are undoubtedly one of the most valuable assets a business has, and they need to have solid support to thrive and maximise their input. That’s where a human resources strategy comes […]