Tag Archives: employee development

Embracing the returner workforce

by Sara Good

Embracing the returner workforce would benefit employees, employers and the economy at large – how can organisations better utilise this untapped potential?

Many employers are missing a trick when it comes to workers returning after an extended career break. They may either disregard the potential these experienced professionals bring or fail to support them adequately upon their return.

‘Returners’ often face an uphill battle, struggling not only to secure employment or re-employment, but also to reintegrate into a workplace that […]

Navigating 2024 learning strategy: a more complex and ambiguous world

By Fraser Jones, managing director, learning & development consultancy, OnTrack International

2024 has been billed as ‘the’ election year. How might that impact your 2024 corporate learning strategy? Well, a record-breaking number of governments and heads of state could change.

“Globally, more voters than ever in history will head to the polls as at least 64 countries (plus the European Union)—representing a combined population of about 49% of the people in the world—are meant to hold national elections, the results of which, […]

Verbal Behavioural Intelligence – Q&A with Matt McIntyre

What is Verbal Behavioural Intelligence?

Verbal Behavioural Intelligence (VBI) is a framework for analysing how people communicate verbally in the workplace, what they do well and how they can improve. In short, it is the science of verbal communication.

The thinking behind VBI was born in the 1980s after a major airline carried out a four-year study while simultaneously overhauling its approach to leadership and customer service.

While they were looking at the attributes of both great leaders and team players within their […]

Elevating Employee Development: OnTrack’s Impactful Training at Omio

At OnTrack, we commit to fostering a continuous learning and development culture. Our employee development partnership with Omio is a testament to this commitment.

We set out to empower managers and employees alike with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for success in their roles through excellent employee development.

The programme, Growth Mindset, initiated in May, has been delivered to managers and employees across the business in Berlin, Prague and the UK. Our holistic approach aims to enhance professional proficiency and […]

It’s not just managers and leaders that require leadership skills

Morgan Burn, principal consultant at OnTrack International discusses the wide reaching relevance of leadership skills.

Traditionally, employer learning and development programmes around leadership skills have predominantly targeted individuals preparing to step into management or leadership positions.

However, there’s a growing recognition that all staff members can benefit from displaying leadership qualities such as emotional intelligence, resilience, and a growth mindset. These skills are invaluable and can ultimately benefit both employers and employees.

So, what is driving this change in learning and development? How […]

Learning and development – a review of 2023

The world is ever changing and so too are the pressures on organisations and their people. 2023 has offered both challenges and opportunities from a learning and development perspective.

Many businesses are operating in a challenging economic climate while trying to get to grips with some significant changes in the way we use technology. We’ve also seen many organisations struggle with their people management. At the same time, there’s a growing awareness of the importance of workplace culture and skills in […]

Ben White joins as executive consultant for OnTrack

Seasoned expert and business psychologist Ben White re-joins from Capita as Executive Consultant

Learning and development consultancy OnTrack International has appointed Ben White as Executive Consultant. Ben will work with senior leaders and board members within OnTrack’s client base to support their people development strategies with evidence-based learning and development.

Ben is a certified business psychologist and qualified executive coach dedicated to realising human potential and delivering sustainable organisational change. He has over 15 years of experience across in-house and consultancy roles, […]

Five things to remember when measuring ROI for L&D

Morgan Burn, principal consultant at OnTrack International discusses ROI for L&D.

Every business wants a return on its investment (ROI) in learning and development (L&D). Ascertaining tangible results is not always straightforward, though it is essential to demonstrate the effectiveness and value of training initiatives and, crucially, to secure continued buy-in from senior decision-makers. Measurement doesn’t necessarily need an extensive process to be meaningful, but it does need to speak the language of business to resonate with the right people.

Here are […]

Future-Fit Workforce in the Age of Digital Transformation: Leadership Strategies for Success

As observed by Paul Heath, Head of Client Solutions, OnTrack International, amidst the rapid digital transformation, business leaders face the pressing need to evolve beyond solely equipping employees with current skills, toward cultivating a future-fit workforce capable of thriving amidst technological advancements and rapid change.

Senior leaders at global businesses are grappling with a dichotomy. They want growth but do not know how to upskill employees to get there with the rapid pace of digital transformation and pressure to adopt technology.

So, […]

Do your development programmes add value? How do you know?

This is a question which should be asked by every budget holder involved in learning and development programmes. It is a question I fully anticipate and am prepared for in my role as Development Partner, when I speak to my clients. It is also a question those new to our services like to ask to (quite rightly) challenge us or put us on the spot – it is important to understand that the monies spent will deliver a return.

All too […]

The Uncomfortable Truth about Team Building

Why do we call upon the services of a team building company? Typically, it is either as a reward for achievement or as a solution to a problem. For this article I want to focus on the latter and discuss why we keep on getting it wrong.

Is your team suffering from low morale, poor productivity or worse still, a lack of trust between individuals? If so, it would seem perfectly logical to arrange a team building activity that promotes positive […]