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The Green Skills Gap Is Coming for SMEs, Ready or Not
One in five UK workers will see their roles change due to the green transition.
Discover what this means for SMEs, which skills will be in demand, and how to prepare your team.
The Real Problem Behind Skills Shortages? Businesses Aren’t Doing This One Thing
Skills shortages aren’t the problem, unstructured training is. Discover how businesses can fix capability gaps quickly with simple, structured learning systems.
AI Won’t Replace Your Team, But It Will Change What Good Performance Looks Like
If you run or work in a small business, you’ve probably had at least one conversation this year that sounded like:
“Will AI replace our jobs?”
“Is this going to make people redundant?”
“Should we be worried?”
And the honest answer, according to the latest CIPD research is:
Not really. But the way work works is changing. Fast.
Where SMEs do need to focus?
Human Skills Every SME Needs for the Future of Work
Work is changing fast, but the skills that make us human matter more than ever. From listening and creativity to teamwork and adaptability, these are the capabilities that will keep your business thriving, whatever the future brings.
How to Curate Learning Experiences using Slack
Case Study: How we used Slack for curated training.
How to Curate Training- A Quick Overview
The four essentials I follow when curating training for businesses like yours.
Before You Invest in Another Training Course, Ask Yourself One Question
We all want it work.
No one sets out to achieve mediochre.
So what’s the one question you need to ask before your next training investment?
Essentials: What is Curated Training?
It’s not an everyday term, let’s be honest.
It’s not likely to form part of an everyday conversation.
So what is curated training and how is it a great cost-effective way to train your workers?
Why E-Learning Works Wonders for Small Teams
Who says you have to be a big business to enjoy effective e-learning?
The ROI of Investing in Bespoke E-Learning for Your Business
You’ve invested in a training program that promises to upskill, boost productivity, and keep your company compliant. But six months later, you're left wondering—did it actually deliver?
How Much Does Digital Learning for SMEs Cost in the UK?
When you think about e-learning for your organisation, what's the first question that pops into your mind? It's probably, "How much is this going to cost?" Let’s take a closer look.