Remote working may have had an overall positive impact on how we work, but it also has its drawbacks. Workers can feel isolated and alone, often finding it difficult to stay connected with their colleagues. This article looks at ways to keep in touch with colleagues that will also help to improve wellbeing.
Learning and Development

Managing Conflict in Teams
Conflict is an inevitable part of the workplace, and when left unresolved it can disrupt productivity and create a tense working environment. In this article, we look at ways to manage and resolve conflict within teams.

Whatever starts from its centre, grows
To help you start thinking about the culture in your organisation as part of Consumer Duty, I like to think about something that I learned in school: the, ‘what, when, where, why and how’.

Mind Your Language – Avoiding Corporate Workplace Jargon
Is the corporate language in your workplace causing confusion? Around half of Gen Z and Millennial employees say that they have felt excluded from their workplace as a result of the excessive use of jargon. We examine what businesses can do to minimise jargon and to help strengthen communications between staff.

Overcoming 3 Key Challenges in Implementing a Blended Learning Programme
Although blended learning affords opportunities for increased engagement, flexibility, and effective employee learning experience, businesses may face challenges when implementing a blended learning programme. In this article we look at common challenges and how these can be mitigated.

How to Better Engage Your Learners
Engaged learners are more likely to complete their courses, retain information and apply what they have learned in the workplace. However, firms as well as L&D professionals still struggle with engaging employees in learning activities. In this article, we will look at how you can better engage your learners.

Using The Group CPD Feature On The Development Zone
Many users already take advantage of the ability to record external CPD on the Development Zone. But did you know that supervisors and team leaders can also assign CPD in bulk for webinars, internal training, and more, to members of their firm? Chloe Morris explains how.

Searchlight & UKGI Launch New Compliance For Insurance Professionals Training Programme
Searchlight Insurance Training is delighted to launch a new compliance training programme with UKGI Compliance Consultancy.

Communication: Is your team built of bricks or straw?
A strong team that works together is essential within any business, and the positivity is contagious, spreading to our customer and business relationships.