Gamification in the Workplace: Real Results from 56K+ Learners
Employee engagement isn’t just important; it’s vital. In today’s world of fast change and hybrid work, organisations must prioritise engagement to thrive and stay competitive. For Learning & Development (L&D) teams, getting people excited about training has always been tough. But what if one change could increase study time and participation by 25%? That’s exactly…
Gamified Learning: How Organisations Can Boost Learning Engagement by 25%
Disengaged learners cost organisations millions in lost productivity, higher turnover, and stalled capability growth. According to Gallup, employee disengagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion annually, equivalent to 9% of global GDP. The good news? According to G-UpLearning, companies that embed gamification into their L&D programmes report 25%+ higher engagement, stronger knowledge retention, and faster…
Building AI Skills in Your Workforce: Practical Steps for L&D Leaders
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not something that only tech guys or IT departments use. People in HR, marketing, logistics, and compliance are finding uses for this game-changing tool. But the misconception of being replaced by a bot often seeps into our minds. AI is reshaping how organisations operate and, if employees are ready, they will…
The AI Skills Gap: Why Businesses Must Act Now
“The AI skills shortage among UK tech leaders has more than doubled in the last year.” A drastic growth in the demand for AI skills has created a skills shortage in the tech industry. AI is changing the way businesses operate, from logistics and compliance to support services and product development. However, there is still…
Combating Bias and Finding the Right Role Fit With English + Personality Testing
For any employer, hiring is not just about finding the most qualified candidate; it’s also about finding someone who fits with the company and its culture. It is imperative to identify people who can not only do the job well, but also those who will thrive in the company and adapt well to the environment.…
Reduce Hiring Risk: Use Objective Data Alongside Interviews
Every business owner knows that hiring decisions are among the most crucial decisions they make. This is especially true for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Making an incorrect choice could greatly impact the profitability and productivity of the entire company. Despite this, companies rely too heavily on traditional interviews to make hiring decisions. However, these…
How Data Helps Build Succession Plans and Future Leadership Pipelines
Every organisation faces one truth, no matter how big or small the industry: people move on. Leaders resign, managers retire, and high performers are rewarded with promotions. If the organisation isn’t ready, this can cause catastrophic disruption and long-term negative impact to culture, reputation and productivity. This is why succession planning isn’t just a “nice…
Using Assessments To Understand Skill Gaps and Anticipate Future Training Needs
Industries throughout the world are rapidly evolving and being reshaped by technology. Building skilled teams in today’s environment of remote work and globalisation presents unprecedented challenges. Many HR and Learning & Development (L&D) professionals are still making decisions about hiring, upskilling, and performance, without access to the right data to guide them. Too often, it’s…
Assessments: Identifying High-Potential Employees
It is a truth universally acknowledged that organisations must invest in their people to enable growth. Identifying and upskilling future leaders is central to achieving this. According to LinkedIn’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, organisations that fully embrace career-driven learning – just 36% of companies – are outpacing their peers in profitability, talent retention, and leadership…
How To Use Data To Support and Upskill Underperformers
Underperformance isn’t always about employees being lazy or unable to do their jobs. It can also be a misalignment in skills vs role, poor awareness of the company’s vision, lack of confidence in their abilities, or feelings of disengagement. If we dig deeper again, too often we’ll find that underperformance is actually rooted in the…