Learn better with these scientifically proven techniques If you are looking to enhance your learning and development, incorporating evidence-based techniques can be a great help. Here are some research-backed tips to help you improve your retention of information and enhance your overall learning experience: 1 Practice retrieval Retrieval practice - actively recalling information from
Developing a successful hybrid working L&D model Benefits, challenges, and strategies With many companies now adopting hybrid working models, the need for effective learning and integration has never been greater. As remote and in-office employees work together in new ways, it is important to provide them with the tools and resources they need to
Rates turmoil strikes financial system The spike in interest rates over the past couple of years has transformed the banking landscape and placed immense pressure on individual institutions, leading to dramatic rescues in the US and Switzerland, and raising the dual spectres of systemic failure and a credit crunch. Since late 2021, the
Climate risk – Regulatory response gathers pace It is widely accepted that climate change and how we respond to it has significant consequences, both for the global economy and for society in general. While banks and other financial institutions are increasingly dealing with the effect of both physical and transition climate-related risks on all aspects
Green bonds explained and the different types of green asset Until recently, many financial market participants may have found climate-related financial risks to be largely abstract. However, it has become increasingly difficult for reasonable observers to deny that there is at least an element of climate change causality behind events such as the catastrophic
AI Ethics: What are the key issues? The field of artificial intelligence has developed largely disconnected from ethical concerns. For decades, AI applications remained so limited that their impact was likewise limited, and the sole focus was on developing the technology itself. As AI has advanced and its applications have proliferated, the need for
Talent development and the role of culture in sustaining restaurant franchise success The Franchise Times’ Restaurant 200 rankings were released in August 2022, highlighting what was something of a watershed year for the industry. Profits boomeranged back to pre-COVID19 levels, and organizations were rewarded for their resilient response to the crisis by shooting up
Five tips for onboarding franchise staff The success of any franchise is hugely reliant on the learning it provides to its employees. Initially, training might not seem the most important factor to consider when owning a franchise, as it is not directly associated with revenue. However, with servers being the first customer touchpoint, training
Biodiversity explained: What is its impact on the finance industry? In recent years, the focus of the environmental debate has been on climate change and the efforts to transition toward a net zero economy. However, biodiversity loss has been recognized as equally critical to the sustainability of the planet's ecosystem and to the companies
Learning & Development Under The Microscope Volume 2 - GxP System Validation In many respects, 2022 was a year of hard-fought inches. Amid all the ecstasy and buzzkill, organizations within the life-sciences space have kept their footing – a difficult balancing act all things considered – as industry foundations
