• 4.20 2023 Round Up: Embracing Upskilling
    Dec 14 2023

    Reviewing our 2023 episodes, we provide themes from the year, offering insights for those interested in the intersection of upskilling, AI, and business growth.

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    32 mins
  • 4.19 Navigating the Future of Education with AI - Insights from Angela Connell-Richards
    Nov 30 2023

    In episode 19 of series 4 of the Make it Work Podcast, Angela Connell-Richards, CEO of Vivacity, joins Karen Kirton and Lachy Gray to explore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the training industry. Drawing on her experiences, Angela discusses the integration of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in education, emphasizing its role in writing materials, creating presentations, and enhancing productivity. 

    She shares insights on making AI personal, addresses concerns such as plagiarism, and predicts significant changes in the next 12 months. Angela underscores the importance of educators adapting to AI and highlights the need for responsible legislation to address potential misuse. Her valuable perspective offers guidance for those navigating the evolving landscape of AI in education.

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    33 mins
  • 4.18 The Power of Skills-Based Hiring and Development
    Nov 16 2023

    Skills-based hiring and development is reshaping the way organisations attract and retain talent. By embracing skills-based roles, organisations can not only access a broader pool of talent but also foster diversity, reduce unconscious bias, and prioritise employee development and retention.

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    28 mins
  • 4.17 Prioritising Workplace Mental Health and Burnout Support
    Nov 2 2023

    In the fast-paced world of modern workplaces, the mental health and well-being of our teams are increasingly important. Today Lachy and Karen delved into the intricacies of workplace mental health, discussing anxiety, stress, and burnout.

     

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    27 mins
  • 4.16 Bridging the Gender Pay Gap: Strategies for Small Businesses
    Oct 19 2023

    Discover actionable strategies for closing the gender pay gap in small businesses. To tackle this issue, we emphasise the importance of pay equity and transparency, unconscious bias, and adopting structured interviews and involving diverse perspectives in hiring decisions.

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    41 mins
  • 4.15 How to Use a Digital Tool to Support Upskilling
    Oct 5 2023

    This week Lachy and Karen talk to Mark Eggers, co-founder and head of sales of Yarno, a team-based gamified learning platform that embeds information to improve your team’s performance in a fun and engaging way. They discuss how Yarno embeds and reinforces information to support upskilling teams and the challenges around defining learning success.

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    39 mins
  • 4.14 Creating a Culture of Kindness
    Sep 7 2023

    Karen and Lachy revisit one of the most popular episodes from season 3 which was about what kindness looks like in the workplace (from March 2022). They talk about what behaviors to expect in a kind workplace culture, from open and transparent conversations to empathy, respect, and consideration for others.

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    35 mins
  • 4.13 Discover the Secrets to Upskilling Remote Teams with Richard Phu
    Aug 24 2023

    Learn how Outsourcing Angel empowers their team members, preventing burnout and fostering growth. Richard shares his invaluable insights on recruitment, communication, and the transformative power of progress over results.

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    41 mins