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The ability to learn quickly isn’t just a nice-to-have, in our opinion, it’s a business necessity. One of the 5 key trends for 2025 outlined by Dr. Brad Shuck, Learning Velocity is the new loyalty. In a world where skills become obsolete faster than ever, companies that embed continuous learning into their culture will stay ahead. AI-driven platforms and innovation sprints are already transforming how employees develop, however, the real shift needs to happen at the leadership level. Learning isn’t an expense; it’s an investment in retention, engagement, and competitive advantage. Leaders who prioritise real-time development will build teams that don’t just keep up with change but drive it. The question isn’t whether to accelerate learning, it’s whether you can afford not to.......? #LearningCulture #Leadership #FutureOfWork Thanks to Andrew Clark, BI WORLDWIDE for sharing this overview from their recent webinar.

This insightful post by Arpad Szakal, ACC has "got me going". How disappointed would I be as a business leader if a prospective employee at interview "got a generic, unhelpful, vague answer" from myself or my team to the question "What's the culture like at The Motivation Agency?" When it comes to shaping a thriving, authentic company culture, there’s one simple rule: leaders must embody the mission and values of the company. While many business leaders will focus on strategy, goals, and performance metrics, it’s often the intangible aspects of the company culture—values, team dynamics, and employee satisfaction—that truly make or break an organisation. Leaders, hold the power to either make or break this culture, which is why it’s crucial to remain deeply connected to the values that guide the business. However here's the thing: it's not just about having the right values on paper/wall posters. It's about ensuring that those values come to life every day through your actions, behaviours, and decisions. If you want to truly understand how your company culture is being experienced, ask yourself the questions that Arpad recommends in his post for candidates to ask at interview. Your answers will give you a deeper, more specific understanding of the culture and its impact on employees, engagement, and performance. #leadership #companyculture #heartsandmindsatwork

Debbie C., CEO of Nationwide Building Society, raises a critical issue in today's article by Honey Jane Wyatt for HR magazine regarding the potential impact of remote work on women's career progression. Her observation that women are less likely to return to the office compared to men, often due to childcare responsibilities, highlights a significant challenge in achieving workplace equality.   While flexible working arrangements have been beneficial, especially for those balancing family obligations, it's essential to recognise the unintended consequences. In-person interactions and "development-watching"—learning through observing leaders—are invaluable for professional growth. Without regular office presence, women may miss out on these opportunities, potentially hindering their advancement.   To address this, organisations must create more inclusive environments that support diverse working patterns without compromising career development. This includes implementing strong onboarding programmes, offering negotiation and leadership training, and ensuring that remote workers have equal access to mentorship and advancement opportunities.   By proactively addressing these challenges, we can work towards a more equitable workplace where flexible working benefits all employees without inadvertently disadvantaging any group.   If, in 2025, you’re creating or improving these programmes in your organisation and you’re looking for support, get in touch. https://lnkd.in/eFP32EFB #remoteworking #careerprogression #equity