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In our latest Avado HR masterclass, hosted by Gary Keogh, we explored the concept of psychological safety. Learn how to create an environment where team members feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and admit mistakes without fear. Discover insights from Google’s Project Aristotle, Tim Clark’s four stages of psychological safety.

Soft skills in HR, such as communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution, are crucial for fostering effective interpersonal relationships and a positive workplace culture. Unlike technical skills, they require continuous practice and real-world experience. Developing these skills through training, mentorship, and assessment during hiring enhances both individual and organizational success.

The CIPD is redefining HR practices by embracing technology, such as AI and predictive analytics, to enhance recruitment, training, and employee engagement. They update training programs to equip HR professionals with the necessary skills for digital transformation, ensuring compliance with evolving legal and ethical standards.

CIPD training is essential for staying ahead in the evolving HR landscape. It equips professionals with the latest tools and insights for tackling modern challenges, from improving employee engagement to mastering strategic workforce planning. By keeping skills sharp and strategies current, CIPD-certified HR professionals drive innovation and lead with confidence.

In HR, balancing experience and qualifications is crucial. CIPD qualifications provide essential knowledge and career advancement, while hands-on experience offers practical skills and insights. Together, they create well-rounded professionals, enhancing both individual careers and organisational success. This blog explores their combined impact on hiring, strategy, and career growth in HR.

In this series of blogs, we explore the key learnings from our monthly masterclass webinars. This entry, written by our team, delves into “Why Decency in Leadership is a Competitive Advantage,” hosted by Adam Daniel. The webinar takes a fresh approach to leadership by examining the Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ), and Decency Quotient […]

The UK L&D landscape is changing fast as we head into 2024. Organisations are rethinking how they support skill development and learning in response to technology and changing workforce dynamics. We’re on the cusp of adopting new practices that will change professional development and training forever.  These aren’t just trends – from tailored learning pathways […]

In today’s dynamic work environment, discovering what truly energises you can be transformative. Have you ever paused to consider the impact of combining your skills with your passions? Imagine working in your zone of peak performance, a place where you feel at your best and most effective. This idea is central to Strengthscope, a psychometric […]

The 2024 HR landscape in the UK is transforming with trends like hybrid work models, emphasis on employee wellbeing, AI in recruitment, and data analytics for employee insights. Diversity and inclusion are expanding beyond gender and ethnicity, while legislative changes in employment law and GDPR updates are anticipated. Adapting to these trends will enhance workplace productivity and inclusivity.