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Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership
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mental health
On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.
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Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
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Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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percipio
Skillsoft launches the Compliance Suite to aid businesses in risk-based learning amid budget constraints and rising regulatory demands. The suite aims to enhance risk management skills.
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Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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cybersecurity
On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.
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Skillsoft & Microsoft launch GenAI programme to boost productivity
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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genai
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ai agents
Skillsoft and Microsoft have launched a generative AI upskilling programme aimed at enhancing global business productivity by equipping workforces with AI expertise.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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genai
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ethics
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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it training
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genai
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Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
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Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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it training
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skillsoft
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development
Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.
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Learning and development growing priority - Skillsoft report
Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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learning
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skillsoft
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workforce management
Skillsoft's annual Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling and a 25% YoY increase in badges issued.
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Upskilling Your Workforce for a Cloud-Based Future
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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skillsoft
By building new competencies, organisations across industries realise the benefits that come with the cloud: scale, cost-saving, and efficiency.
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Six ways to transform your cybersecurity training and influence lasting change
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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it training
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cybersecurity
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skillsoft
If the goal is to win hearts and minds, formal awareness training can fall short and often doesn’t inspire people to care.
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Skillsoft achieves Workday Learning Integration status
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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edutech
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e-learning
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partner programmes
Skillsoft has achieved integration status with Workday, providing customers with an integration that connects Workday Learning with Skillsoft Percipio.
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Skillsoft adds new capability to immersive learning platform
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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learning
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voip
The capability enables organisations to determine their learners’ proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.
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'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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e-learning
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software development
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skillsoft
Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.
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Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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devops
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hcm
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apm
Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.
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Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Thu, 20th May 2021
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dei
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skillsoft
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esg
Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.
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By 2025, half of all work tasks will be handled by machines
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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skillsoft
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exabeam
Half of all work tasks set to be done by machines by 2025, says World Economic Forum report. This could worsen inequality, warn experts.
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COVID-19 defined work practices may be here to stay, new study shows
Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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hcm
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erp
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skillsoft
COVID-19 has led to changed work practices in APAC, with workers wanting greater flexibility and focus on mental wellbeing, says Skillsoft survey.
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Nine in ten APAC workers against return to normal work life
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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erp
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
The research shows the Asia-Pacific workforce is eager for ongoing flexibility and a focus on personal well-being in the post-COVID-19 workplace .
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Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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e-learning
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skillsoft
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skills gap
Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.