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Understanding our memory: Practical implications to personalise learning experiences
A study from Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh deepens our understanding of memory processes and gives us insights into improving learning strategies in various fields.
Streamlining collaboration and boosting productivity: Exploring workflow management platforms
Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, explores various ways in which workflow management platforms can enhance collaboration and productivity.
Revolutionising reablement services: Sector-wide advancements reshaping healthcare
Chris Hornung, Managing Director of Public Sector at Totalmobile, highlights the collaborative efforts and technological advancements shaping the landscape of reablement services in the UK.
Assessing the UK’s education and skills: What’s Behind the NEET Numbers?
The latest NEET statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) report paints a disconcerting picture of UK Education and Skills in 2023 for young people. For those aged 16 to 24, over 1 in 10 are NEET (not engaged in education, employment, or training).
Working skill sets: Is an urgent overhaul of education needed?
In December, the House of Lords called for an urgent overhaul of education, especially at the secondary level, arguing the current focus is now almost entirely academically focused, at the expense of a broader range of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Workers need protecting from violence and harassment
Aaron Gardner, Data Visualisation and Insight Scientist at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, looks at what we can learn and the steps governments can take to start improving worker safety.
SFP: Leading sustainable change in commitment and performance
Dr Michael (Mike) Beer, Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business School, highlights the impact of SFP and the rudiments of leading sustainable change in commitment and performance.
What is change management?
Andrew White, Senior Fellow in Management Practice at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, explains the basics of change management for us.
Michael Beer: Developing an effective hight commitment, high-performance organization
Mike Beer is the Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus at the Harvard Business School and author Fit to Compete: Why Honest Conversations About Your Company’s Capabilities are the Key to a Winning Strategy (2020). The book provides a road map for developing an effective hight commitment, high-performance organization...
Is there an innovation gender gap amongst entrepreneurs?
Professors Strohmeyer, Tonoyan, and Jennings examine the innovation gender gap amongst entrepreneurs, citing the importance of a Jack (or Jill)-of-all-trades skillset.
Crown Workforce Management – A smarter approach to managing your workforce
Crown Workforce Management understand people management and we understand the challenges that businesses face when managing their workforce.
Female entrepreneurs: Do women run their businesses differently than men?
Dr. Jennifer E. Jennings from the University of Alberta shares findings from several of her research studies examining whether women entrepreneurs organize and manage their business ventures in ways that are distinct from those led by men.
How the UK Flexible Work Bill will drive careers and industry
Working is changing for the better thanks to a new government bill. The UK Flexible Work Bill is bringing hopes for a better work-life balance across the UK.
Seven steps to becoming a better leader
Being a better leader isn't just about being the one who gives orders. It's about inspiring and leading your team to achieve their full potential.
5 levers to pull to optimise productivity and operational efficiency
Operational efficiency in the UK is at an all-time low, with the ONS recently reporting zero annual growth in economic output per hour in the last quarter of 2022.
Uncovering the true socioeconomic burden of chronic insomnia in the UK
Chronic insomnia costs the UK economy up to an estimated £34 billion per year due to productivity loss in the workplace.
How to navigate the transition to a hybrid workplace
Organisations are now more than ever focusing on transitioning to a hybrid workplace - a combination of the benefits of remote work with the advantages of a traditional office setting. We delve into the key components of a successful hybrid model and how to accelerate its implementation in your organisation.
Protecting people’s mental health at work
With mental health issues on the rise, Ryan Exley from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health explains why organisations must understand risk factors for poor mental health at work and implement measures to protect the wellbeing of their staff.
Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading
Ash Gawthorp discusses why UK businesses are facing a crisis and why traditional tech training methods must be reconsidered.
Gender and racial bias in the NHS: Disparities in specialty training
Racial bias in the NHS is affecting those able to apply and get into specialty training programs, exacerbated further by disparities in gender.