At any given moment, our brains are receiving an estimated 11 million pieces of information. But we can only consciously process a tiny fraction – so we rely on our subconscious, which helps us filter information by taking mental shortcuts. Unconscious bias is the information, attitudes, and stereotypes that inform these shortcuts. Unconscious bias in [...]
People with disabilities bring the value of different perspectives and experiences to any organisation. Not only that, but research consistently shows that they often perform better than many of their colleagues, stay longer at a company – and take less leave. Yet they are still some of the most under-represented individuals in the workplace. They [...]
Alasdair James Scott, Senior Consultant at PDT Global, shares insight into the cross-roads many of the transgender community are facing, now more than ever, along with useful tips on how to pick up the momentum towards empathy. In the same month as Transgender Day of Visibility, my local film institute hosts its annual celebration [...]
We all experience our abilities and impairments differently, and we all have unique learning needs. Only by asking team members about their individual needs - rather than making assumptions - can we truly create more accessible and inclusive learning environments. So when organizations do seek to include people who are differently abled, they often start [...]
For the fifth consecutive year, Learning Technologies Group, and its market-leading group of learning and talent businesses, including [BRAND] has been named a Strategic Leader for its global learning solutions, capabilities and innovation. LONDON, UK–[BRAND]’s parent company, Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), a provider of services and technologies for digital learning and talent management, [...]
Choose to Challenge is the campaign theme for this year’s International Women’s Day – on the basis that a challenged world is an alert world. We can choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequity. We can choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive [...]
For training professionals the question is: How can we cater for everyone, free from assumptions, while anticipating the nuanced needs of participants, some of which will be related to their age? The pandemic meant that a lot of training changed beyond all expectations — no more flying around the world for conferences or classroom sessions. [...]
The current situation has presented companies of all shapes and sizes with brilliant opportunities – but also worrying realities. Until now, it was easy to think that change stems from being in a room with like-minded people and a trainer. But the pandemic suddenly shone a spotlight on technology – and this gave us some [...]
We got used to the WFH challenge, and we’re only now waking up to the blended challenge. So, what can leaders do to adapt to the hybrid working model? A major point for consideration is inclusion – or rather, the potential for excluding remote colleagues. Senior Associate for PDT Global, Paul Brady, discusses the need [...]
Please note our exciting news that Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), the provider of services and software for digital learning and talent management, has acquired our firm. We have been merged with Affirmity. Affirmity, a US-based organisation headquartered in Irving, Texas that provides a robust portfolio of software, services, and training solutions that help [...]