In this interview with The HR Observer, Jo O’Driscoll-Kearney, the Chief Learning Officer at Majid Al Futtaim identifies two key areas of focus in today's L&D environment which are the ownership of learning and the pace at which learning must adapt to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

In this episode, Kate Maddison- Greenwell, the CEO of PeopleEfficient talks about how companies can help motivate remote workers and boost their productivity.

She highlights the potential benefits of remote and hybrid work environments, including improved productivity, well-being, and inclusivity. Kate stressed the importance of strong leadership, effective communication, and the provision of the right systems and structures for remote success.

In this episode, Keynote speaker and author Paul Gibbon talks about the importance of putting people first.

Gibbon emphasised the importance of prioritising people over technology when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in organisations.

He argued that leaders must first educate themselves and their teams to understand the potential uses and applications of AI across various functions, such as marketing, customer service, and finance.

Paul also stressed the need for thr culture of continuous learning and adaptation, as he believes that mastery of AI will become essential for future job prospects.

Despite initial investment cost, Paul asserted that this approach will ultimately lead to more effective and efficient use of technology.