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Learning & Development Institute, founded in 1969, is the professional body representing members concerned with Learning and Talent Development in Ireland.

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Building a Healthy and ...

Prioritise employee health and well-being to reduce burnout, improve retention, and boost productivity through workplace strategies and L&D initiatives.

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Low learning rates ...

The key challenges and opportunities for Irish SMEs in skills development, digital proficiency, and workforce training to stay competitive in a growing economy.
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Skills for Working with ...

AI is enhancing workplace robotic systems, giving them greater capabilities and flexibility, and redefining workplace roles, tasks and work methods.

Spotlight: Ireland’s ...

Gerard Walker puts the spotlight on Ireland’s Employment and Training Performance based on Irish and EU sources, including comparisons with EU countries.

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Budget 2025 Response

L&DI's response to the Irish Government's recent 2025 budget announcement

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Irish SME: Skill ...

EU Year of Skills gave great impetus to skills development, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and matching the labour market's skills needs.

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Curtain comes down on ...

Recap of the closing ceremony for the European Year of the Skills

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Spotlight on the EU ...

EU Erasmus+: Fostering inclusive and innovative ways of learning and teaching in Europe. 

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Utilisation of Job ...

The recently published EU Jobs Skills survey asked employed people about the skills they used at work and the allocation of time spent on these skills

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Addressing Digital ...

Department of Health is finalising a new Strategic Framework to provide direction for digital healthcare to 2030.

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Ireland's Ageing ...

Ageing workforces is the subject of a recent OECD report which focuses on helping workers progress their careers or switch jobs when wanted or necessary.
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