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What Is Professional Development? We Unpack the Essentials

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Before getting there, let’s unpack the essentials of what skill training really is. It refers to proactive measures you take to acquire new skills, knowledge and competency while increasing your value as an employee or entrepreneur. Learning new skills is paramount to success. What is professional development?

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Reconnecting older workers with the office: have we retired what matters most?

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A combination of the increase in retirement age and rising costs of living have made it a necessity for individuals to stay in work longer. In fact, the UK Government is pushing ahead with its plans to encourage over 50s back into employment through a ‘ midlife MOT ’ as skills shortages continue to impact the economy.

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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. suggested using more skills-based assessments. think employers should provide anti-bias training and 45.5% These age groups differ greatly in work and lifestyle preferences. The survey also found that 45.5%

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Workplace Ageism: 4 In 10 Hiring Managers Admit To Age Bias

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Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of their age, which usually applies to younger people with less experience, or older people who are close to retiring age. . Age bias, like all bias, can be avoided with training. Gia Ganesh: We focus on the skills that the role requires.

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: 9 Ways To Foster Genuine Connections At Work

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Employers can use this scale to check on employees during transitional periods (such as parenthood, relocation, divorce, and retirement), as significant life changes often correlate with increased loneliness. Implement Mentoring Buddy Programs: Pair employees across generations to facilitate knowledge sharing and relationship building.

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Forget Basic AI Tools, Digital Clones Will Be The Next Big Workforce Disruptor

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These digital twins duplicate physical, physiological, personality and skill characteristics, mimicking an individual’s voice, appearance and some aspects of behavior. Several companies have emerged, providing online tools to generate avatars from recorded audio and video that train your clone.

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“Boss Loss” Is Looming: What Is It, And How Does It Impact The Future Of Work?

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Only around one-third have implemented innovative initiatives to improve DEI, such as advocacy groups and support programs (and only 19% provide DEI training for leaders). . I think where we see an opportunity or potentially a concern is… do they have the skills?

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