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4 Jobs AI Will Replace First

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(and How to Stay Safe in Your Career) We’ve all heard the story: AI is coming for entry-level jobs. Customer service reps. Admin assistants. Data entry clerks. And yes, that’s true. But focusing only on junior roles misses the bigger picture. Some of the highest-paid, most prestigious jobs are also in AI’s firing line so […]

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AI Is Coming for Jobs: 5 Ways to Make Sure Yours Survives

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Look, I don’t want to freak you out, but AI is coming for jobs
 and yours might be next. But here’s the good news: this isn’t just about job loss. It’s about shifting into work that actually matters, the kind only humans can do. If you can make that shift, you don’t just keep your […]

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When HR and L&D Work Together, Everything Changes

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If you’re the kind of person who lights up when someone grows, shifts, or steps into their potential, you’re in the right line of work. And chances are, you already know that when HR and L&D work together, everything changes. You probably also already know that Learning and Development isn’t about ticking boxes or pushing […]

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Why a career in Learning and Development is so rewarding

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If you’ve ever been told that Learning and Development (L&D) is just about training or making pretty slides, I’m here to lovingly, and firmly, say no, it’s so much more than that. I am also here to make an argument as to why a career in Learning and Development is so rewarding. This blog post […]

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Manage Expectations in Corporate Training

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What every L&D Leader needs to know You know you need to manage expectations in corporate training but you also know you’ve probably been asked to fix culture with a two-hour workshop, or heard the words, “Let’s just roll out training on that and we’ll be sorted” you’re not alone. You’re in Learning and Development […]

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The Highs and Lows of Being in L&D

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If you’ve been in Learning and Development (L&D) for longer than it takes to microwave your lunch, you already know: this job is a wild ride. One day you’re launching a program you’ve spent six months building, learners are engaged, leaders are praising it, and your feedback form has you tearing up with joy. The […]

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What Does a Career in L&D Really Look Like?

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You’ve seen the LinkedIn posts.“Just launched a leadership program!”“Facilitated a values-based onboarding session with 80 people!”“Feeling grateful to do this work!” And hey, genuinely, love that for them. But if you work in L&D, you also know that’s just the highlight reel. What doesn’t make the feed? Getting a Slack message at 5:42 p.m. asking […]

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Candice Mitchell; Talent Development Nerd

Strategic Learning & Development – What and Why It Matters

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This is the moment. It’s not just another Monday. It’s not just another training request sitting in your inbox.Instead, this is a turning point, a moment to decide whether L&D steps into a business-critical role or continues to sit quietly on the sidelines. Without this shift, Learning and Development remains misunderstood. As a result, we […]

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Candice Mitchell; Talent Development Nerd

Choosing the right L&D qualification for your career

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Why This Decision Matters If you’ve been exploring professional development in Learning & Development (L&D), you’ve probably wrestled with a big question: Do I need a certification to succeed? We’ve tackled that before, and the answer? It depends. But today, we’re going a step further, because once you decide you want to invest in learning, […]

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The Best Certifications for Learning and Development Professionals

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Let’s start with the main question: Do Certifications Really Matter in L&D? If you’re an L&D professional, or thinking about becoming one, you’ve probably wondered: Do I need a certification? And: What are the best certifications for Learning and Development Professionals? And… Will it help me land a job? Will it make me more credible? […]

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