Insight with Olano: Edition 2
We can’t believe how rapidly time is passing by in 2023, with June already upon us. Wow! With longer nights, soaring temperatures (or at least we hope) and ice cream sales set to skyrocket across the UK, summer is fast-approaching and it’s hard not to start getting excited!
From bank holidays to coronations, a lot happened during the last month. As May bids its farewell, our latest edition of ‘Insight with Olano’ recaps everything going on in the L&D sector over the last month. From new trends, upcoming events and topics that have taken the world by storm, let’s delve into it…
Learning & Development
Building for the Future: L&D’s Integral Role In Business Strategy
What are the current top trends in the L&D sector? Are businesses looking to prioritise retention instead of addressing skills gaps? Has the importance of learner engagement overtaken the need for a remote/hybrid working design? Whatever the main priority is for businesses, L&D forms an integral part of strategies for building the future.
Unlocking The Power Of eLearning: A Guide For Learning And Development Managers
Whether you are in L&D, HR or any other sector for that matter, it’s probably no surprise to hear that demand for eLearning is on the rise. But why? eLearning has an array of key benefits for almost all companies, from improved retention rates to boosted revenue figures. Find out and unlock the power of eLearning and use it for success.
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HR
Focus On Accessibility For The Modern Workforce To Ensure Inclusive Learning
Inclusivity is becoming a major priority for more and more businesses in the modern era, and rightly so. Given the power we now possess as a result of dramatic technological advancements, businesses have no excuse not to find ways to be inclusive. And it’s no different when it comes to learning. Whether it’s adopting a technology-first approach, including factors which cater for neurodiversity or designing approaches compatible with all devices, it’s a commitment businesses need to make. Discover how to focus on accessibility for the modern workforce to ensure inclusive learning.
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The Importance Of ‘Power Skills’ In Employee Development
Many employers are focused on developing the digital and technical skills that are short in supply, but they need not forget about the more human ‘power skills’ which can help them reach their goals. Research from Salesforce found that just 10% of the global workforce has the skills needed to successfully adopt artificial intelligence. But what are these so called ‘power skills’? Discover the list and more in the full article.
Technology
Artificial Intelligence Frenzy Leading Palantir’s Stock To Best Month Since November 2020
AI company Palantir Technologies Inc. saw market shares rise by almost 10% in a single day, rocketing them toward their best month for over two and a half years. Their stock, PLTR, was 90.6% ahead on the final day of May, putting the giants on course for their largest increase since November 2020. David Glazer, Chief Financial Officer, said that “artificial intelligence, including large language models, will prove transformational for our business and for enterprises in the government and commercial context.” Access the full story to find out more.
Artificial Intelligence Could Lead To Extinction, Experts Warn
Experts including the heads of OpenAI and Google Deepmind have warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to extinction of humanity if we are not careful. The power of AI is there for everybody to see and, when used for the greater good, is delivering mind-blowing results. However, fears that it may fall into the wrong hands and be engineered to create chemical weapons, destabilise society and lead to enfeeblement have been raised.
Employment
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Amazon To Offer Parents Term-Time-Only Working
Global multinational technology giant Amazon is set to offer parents and grandparents the option of working term-time only across the UK, meaning they can cater for their children during holiday periods. While it’s welcomed by some, not everyone shares the same optimism with the news, instead claiming that workers want better wages rather than more flexibility. Read the full story here.
Now let’s talk Olano…
In our first edition of ‘Insight with Olano’, we shared the opening episode of our ‘Who Am I?’ campaign. Fast forward a month and the final episode has just gone out on social media, so feel free to take a look:
Upcoming Events
We’ve created a list of upcoming events from various sectors too…
Olympia, London
7th – 8th June 2023
Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London
19th – 20th June 2023
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NEC Birmingham
10th – 11th October 2023
And that marks the end of this month’s ‘Insight with Olano’. Hopefully you enjoyed reading and found something of value to takeaway with you. If you did, please let us know so we can make sure to add more in July’s edition!
If you did find this useful, why not subscribe so you don’t miss the next edition? All that leaves us to say is have a fantastic June and we will see you next time!