The Big Questions: Monthly Round Up – June 2025

What is the role of skills in an effective Employee Value Proposition?

In this episode of Capita's The Big Questions, host Sian is joined by Rob Foster, L&D manager at LV, to discuss the critical role of skills development in retaining employees. They explore the meaty topics in learning; why is a growth mindset important? What is continuous learning? And what makes an effective Employee Value Proposition?

The Big Questions: Monthly Round Up – June 2025

In our June edition, host Justice Onwuka is joined by his fellow consultants to discuss the impact of huge changes to level 7 apprenticeships, why people don’t want to be managers anymore, and some exciting news about an upcoming event… Content referenced in this podcast: https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1920701/half-workers-no-longer-aspire-managers-report-finds [https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1920701/half-workers-no-longer-aspire-managers-report-finds] https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/scrapping-level-7-apprenticeship-funding/ [https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/scrapping-level-7-apprenticeship-funding/] https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx [https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx]

The Big Questions: Monthly Round Up - May 2025

In our May edition, host Justice Onwuka is joined by his fellow consultants to discuss whether the education system is truly reflective of the world of work today. With the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETS) increasing, what can we do to unlock this ’lost’ talent? We also explore the LinkedIn ‘Skills on the Rise’ report with a game of country skills bingo! What skill rates on the USA’s list, but not on the UK’s? Content referenced in this podcast: LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2025: The 15 fastest-growing skills in the US | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-skills-rise-2025-15-fastest-growing-us-linkedin-news-hy0le/]Skills on the Rise in 2025 [https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/learning-and-development/skills-on-the-rise] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spring-statement-2025-document [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/spring-statement-2025-document] https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/lost-boys [https://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/library/lost-boys]

The Big Questions: Monthly Round Up - April 2025

In our April edition, host Justice Onwuka is joined by his fellow consultants to discuss the concept of task masking (not Taskmaster) and what it tells us about the way we measure workplace productivity. Plus, with TV show Adolescence making a huge splash worldwide, the group explore masculinity and mental health, and the need for better support systems in the workplace. Finally, there’s a sneak peak of our upcoming content, including our webinar on AI’s impact on the future of L&D, coming on Thursday 1st May at 11am – sign up here [https://content.capita.com/AI_Webinar_Register]! Content referenced in this podcast: The Task Masking Trend: How To Stop Your Team From Faking Productivity [https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2025/03/12/the-task-masking-trend-how-to-stop-your-team-from-faking-productivity/] Netflix series 'Adolescence': Teen masculinity in crisis – DW – 04/02/2025 [https://www.dw.com/en/netflix-series-adolescence-teen-masculinity-in-crisis/a-72100820]

The Big Questions: How do we drive the adoption of AI and other new technologies?

In this episode of The Big Questions, host James Eynon is joined by guests from both Capita & the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to discuss ways to drive the successful adoption of generative AI tools. Together they explore the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI, the importance of human-centric skills, and strategies for effective adoption and training within organisations. From the need for continuous experimentation, understanding workforce readiness, and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of innovation and learning; this podcast gives you the building blocks for successful AI adoption.