In Search of the Best Available Evidence
Editor’s note: This CIPD report looks at the need for organisations to take evidence-backed approaches to HR and L&D.
Browsing: Curated
Making Learning Work
Editor’s note: In this article Charles Jennings describes the mindset shift required to move from ‘learning then work’ to ‘learning from work’. A fundamental shift for corporate learning.
Growth mindset is on a firm foundation, but we’re still building the house
Editor’s note: In this article, Carol Dweck outlines the body of research that informs her work (and that of others) into the growth mindset. A great source of links to supporting research.
How RNIB uses Workplace by Facebook
Editor’s note: How the Royal National Institute of Blind People is using Workplace by Facebook. Really interesting to see how much more accessible Facebook is versus Yammer.
How Leading Tech Companies Use Learning & Development to Engage Employees
Editor’s note: A look at how five technology companies approach leaning development.
Another survey finds users aren’t that engaged with online video
Editor’s note: This research focuses on video content on news websites and shows that it is less engaging than other forms of content, in particular long-form writing. Interesting to see that video might not be as popular after all.
New Glassdoor Data Suggests What You’re Paid Affects Your Work Values
Editor’s note: According to Glassdoor data the most important factor for job satisfaction is a company’s culture and values.
A tough crowd at work is no joke – stand-up comedians share their tips
Editor’s note: At some point in your working life you will have to stand up and give a talk. And the audience might be quite challenging. Here are some tips from comedians to help get through it.
Digital Literacy Challenge: Create an Information Filter Bot
Editor’s note: I like this DIY approach to filtering the web. All the tools are free to use – might be worth a go to build your own information filter.
Lifelong learning is becoming an economic imperative
Editor’s note: Automation generates jobs but humans will have to keep learning new skills to capitalise on what automation brings. You could summarise the article in a few words: the need for lifelong learning.
Did Media Literacy Backfire?
Editor’s note: This piece builds on the fake news debate and raises questions on what influences how and why we consume the information we consume.
Workers feel trapped by “rigid” workplaces, ILM finds
Editor’s note: Research by the Institute of Leadership and Management finds that employees find work structures too restrictive and controlling. People want more freedom.
There’s no such thing as learning content
Editor’s note: There’s no such thing as learning content? Agree? provocative stuff from Nick Shackleton-Jones.
The psychological secrets to successful resolutions
Editor’s note: Some research-backed approaches from Prof Richard Wiseman on how to make resolutions stick.
The New World, Nothing but the Truth
Editor’s note: Really interesting programme on the notion of ‘post truth’. Why does this matter to L&D? Because getting to good, useful and accurate information from trusted sources is getting harder.