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Sustainable Growth: The Key to Business Success

Creating a Culture of Trust and Innovation: Executive Leadership’s Role in Sustainable Growth In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, business sustainability has emerged as more than just an environmental concern—it’s …

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The Evolution of L&D: qpeople’s top HR trends for 2025 (Part 2)

At qpeople we believe that companies that embrace change and prioritise investing in their workforces are the ones that have the best chance of facing the future with confidence. In …

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The Evolution of L&D: qpeople’s top HR trends for 2025 (Part 1)

Over the last few years, HR has faced a series of significant and existential challenges, as companies continue to evolve in response to unfolding global events. The reality is that …

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The journey to trusted advisor: reframing the role of L&D consultant from reluctant overhead to strategic imperative

All successful businesses need experts to help drive progress – in learning and development (L&D), every bit as much as in product design or sales and marketing. But they also …

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The 5 Core Areas of Occupational Psychology That Can Benefit Your Business. Why Invest in Your People?

In today’s competitive business landscape, a company’s greatest asset is its people. But simply having talented individuals on your team isn’t enough. To thrive, you need a happy, motivated, and …

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How organisational culture is key to effective business succession

As the Machiavellian exploits of one of TV’s most infamous business dynasties reaches its gripping conclusion in HBO’s multi-award-winning drama series, its thorny subject matter – business succession – has …

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How do you encourage people to demonstrate your organisation’s values when they are working remotely?

How do you encourage people to demonstrate your organisation’s values when they are working remotely? Running online workshops and coaching sessions over the last couple of years I’ve noticed that …

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Belonging: the missing ingredient in Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) considerations are becoming firmly embedded in the policies and practices of future-facing businesses. But if HR leaders are to optimise the employee experience over the …

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Embedding DE&I: diversity, equity and inclusion as a journey, not a destination

The business case for embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is clear. A 2020 report by McKinsey shows that companies with highly inclusie workplaces perform better – and are more …

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Leading through change and ambiguity in 2022: Workplace challenges

After two years of unprecedented social and economic disruption, businesses can be sure of just one thing in 2022: greater uncertainty. To survive – and even to thrive – against …