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Success Stories

3 mins

Starting a new chapter: Why this owner traded Microsoft for meaning

Discover how Franchise Sidekick helped this aspiring business owner to leave corporate tech for a meaningful career as a Soccer Stars franchisee.

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Success Stories

4 mins

When passion meets the perfect franchise fit with 4ever Young

Learn how careful evaluation, risk management and the right support led this franchisee to 4Ever Young ownership.

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Success Stories

3 mins

From finance to freedom: Finding franchise success with Bar-B-Clean

See how expert guidance helped first-time franchisees choose Bar-B-Clean and build a thriving business from the ground up.

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Success Stories

3 mins

From corporate rut to franchise freedom with Cabinet IQ

Discover how Franchise Sidekick guided this franchisee to Cabinet IQ, turning career frustration into success.

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Success Stories

3 mins

From corporate sales to community impact with Soccer Stars

How the power of expert guidance helped Matt Allen on his path to Soccer Stars franchise ownership success.

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5 mins

Franchise or DIY business? The real risks, rewards and ROI

Thinking of buying a franchise or starting from scratch? Get the facts on costs, risk, ROI and growth, so you can build wealth on your own terms.

Read more

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3 mins

Top 5 books for entrepreneurs

Five game-changing books every entrepreneur should read – and how Franchise Sidekick helps you turn their lessons into real-world success.

Read more

Middle aged man doing research on a computer

5 mins

A beginner’s guide to franchise research (and how to start)

Learn how to research buying a franchise the right way. This guide walks you through due diligence, key steps and how to get started with confidence.

Read more

Two business owners in front of their store front.

5 mins

Laid off? Why now might be the best time to buy a business

Corporate layoffs are rising – but for many, it’s a turning point. Learn why now may be the best time to buy a business and take control of your future.

Read more

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10 mins

Key takeaways from “The Best Damn Franchise Report”

Discover what 140,000 franchise buyers reveal about the future of franchising in Franchise Sidekick’s first-ever industry report.

Read more

A fearful woman in black and white

4 mins

Face your fears and reduce risk with franchising

Afraid of risk? Face your business fears and see how franchising (with a Sidekick) can help you leave your 9-5 and build freedom confidently.

Read more

A girl smiling holding a tablet

4 mins

Mindful leadership: How to run a business without losing yourself

Discover practical mental health strategies for business owners. Learn how to manage stress and set boundaries without losing yourself to your business.

Read more

BodyEnvy employees shaking hands

4 mins

Mindset shift: From lone wolf to collaborative business owner

Discover how shifting your mindset to become a collaborative business owner leads to smarter decisions and long-term franchise success.

Read more

A person swinging a golf club at a simulated screen

3 mins

Are flashy franchise concepts right for you?

Thinking about owning a franchise? Learn why the best franchise isn’t always the flashiest – and how to choose one that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Read more

5 mins

A franchisee's guide to hiring, onboarding and retention

Discover proven strategies and expert tips for franchisees to find, hire, onboard and retain top talent.

Read more

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4 mins

Why home service franchises are quietly dominating the market

Discover why home service franchises are outperforming trendy brands and how Franchise Sidekick helps you invest smart and scale fast.

Read more

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3 mins

Inside the franchise discovery process: What to expect step by step

Discover the franchise discovery process and how Franchise Sidekick helps you find the right business fit, ensuring your success in franchise ownership.

Read more

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Finding a Franchise

7 mins

Can you afford to buy a franchise? Here’s how to find out

Wondering if you can afford to buy a franchise? Learn how to evaluate your financial readiness, avoid costly mistakes and explore smart funding options.

Read more

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Finding a Franchise

5 mins

The Jimmy John’s illusion: Why super fast isn’t always the right fit

Discover the pitfalls of popular franchises like Jimmy John’s and explore smarter alternatives with better margins and flexibility.

Read more

A family looking at a computer

Finding a Franchise

4 mins

Want to leave a legacy for your family? Consider owning a franchise

Franchise ownership is more than a business, it's a legacy. Learn how franchising can help you build momentum, create income and leave something lasting.

Read more

A woman on the phone holding a pencil

7 mins

Asking the right questions during franchise validation calls

Learn what franchise validation calls are, why they matter and the top questions to ask in order to confidently evaluate franchise opportunities.

Read more

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6 mins

5 signs you’re ready to go multi‑unit with your franchise

Crushing it with your first franchise location? Discover the five key signs you’re ready to expand and get expert tips on how to scale smart.

Read more

Three employees from Bloomin' Blinds with the company van next to them

6 mins

Why buying a franchise feels less risky than job hunting right now

Tired of job boards and dead-end interviews? Discover why franchising offers more freedom, stability and long-term opportunity than today’s job market.

Read more

An illustrated man with a question mark inside a thought bubble

4 mins

Do you really need a franchise broker?

Wondering if a franchise broker is worth it? Learn what they really do and how the right one can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Read more

A healthcare professional sits in quiet reflection near a window, symbolizing the emotional toll of burnout and the uncertainty following layoffs in the medical industry.

4 mins

Why more healthcare pros are choosing franchising

Burned out or laid off from healthcare? Explore why franchising is becoming a smart next step for medical professionals.

Read more

Illustrated graphic with a man walking toward buildings

4 mins

Top 5 franchise growth challenges (and how to break through in 2025)

Discover the top five franchise growth challenges and how franchisor events like SKIP Summit 2025 can help your brand scale smarter, faster and farther.

Read more

A photo of Sky Zone

3 mins

Sky Zone was just the start: What's next in family fun franchising?

Discover the next big trends in family fun franchising and why investing in these interactive experiences can be a smart move for your business portfolio.

Read more

A man carrying a box of items from his office desk

5 mins

The great resignation: Why corporate employees fled to franchising

Successful employees quit in droves during The Great Resignation, but where were they going? Many took the leap to franchise ownership.

Read more

A man sitting on a large rock with other people standing behind him

5 mins

This recession-resistant franchise may surprise you

This recession-resistant franchise brand may surprise you, as the first and ONLY non-medical drug, alcohol and DNA testing franchise in the United States.

Read more

A man pushing a line painter machine in a parking lot

6 mins

How to find recession-resistant franchises

Our job is to help our clients reduce risk, so we’ve put together our list of recession-resistant franchises and questions to ask during the process.

Read more

A man sitting at a desk writing

4 mins

We were blown away by this franchise brand's revenue potential

With affiliates averaging over $3.8 million in gross revenue, it’s hard not to get excited about this roofing franchise.

Read more

A woman sitting at a desk looking at her phone

4 mins

Invest in yourself & turn your 401(k) into penalty-free liquid capital

How to invest your 401(k) money in yourself, right now, with zero taxes or penalties through the ROBS program.

Read more

Two men smiling looking at a laptop screen

6 mins

How to reduce your risk when buying a franchise

At Franchise Sidekick, our superpower is reducing your risk when buying a franchise – and here's how we do it.

Read more

A man standing in a warehouse with his arms crossed smiling

Finding a Franchise

5 mins

One of the best franchise concepts we’ve seen in our 50+ years

With an initial investment lower than usual, and franchisees averaging $2.9 million, it’s hard not to get excited about this fencing franchise.

Read more

family and employee standing in front of a Zoom Drain truck

6 mins

Pros and cons of buying a franchise

Our advisors are completely transparent about each brand and if franchising is truly a fit for our clients, so we’ve put together a pros and cons list.

Read more

Young man taking notes on a whiteboard overlaid with the text

6 mins

5 things to look for when buying a franchise

Investing in a franchise means you’re stepping into proven processes, support systems and success ... if you invest in the right brand.

Read more

5 mins

Franchise or DIY business? The real risks, rewards and ROI

Thinking of buying a franchise or starting from scratch? Get the facts on costs, risk, ROI and growth, so you can build wealth on your own terms.

Read more

A graphic showing the covers of the top five books for entrepreneurs

3 mins

Top 5 books for entrepreneurs

Five game-changing books every entrepreneur should read – and how Franchise Sidekick helps you turn their lessons into real-world success.

Read more

Middle aged man doing research on a computer

5 mins

A beginner’s guide to franchise research (and how to start)

Learn how to research buying a franchise the right way. This guide walks you through due diligence, key steps and how to get started with confidence.

Read more

Two business owners in front of their store front.

5 mins

Laid off? Why now might be the best time to buy a business

Corporate layoffs are rising – but for many, it’s a turning point. Learn why now may be the best time to buy a business and take control of your future.

Read more

An illustration of pages from

10 mins

Key takeaways from “The Best Damn Franchise Report”

Discover what 140,000 franchise buyers reveal about the future of franchising in Franchise Sidekick’s first-ever industry report.

Read more

A fearful woman in black and white

4 mins

Face your fears and reduce risk with franchising

Afraid of risk? Face your business fears and see how franchising (with a Sidekick) can help you leave your 9-5 and build freedom confidently.

Read more

A girl smiling holding a tablet

4 mins

Mindful leadership: How to run a business without losing yourself

Discover practical mental health strategies for business owners. Learn how to manage stress and set boundaries without losing yourself to your business.

Read more

BodyEnvy employees shaking hands

4 mins

Mindset shift: From lone wolf to collaborative business owner

Discover how shifting your mindset to become a collaborative business owner leads to smarter decisions and long-term franchise success.

Read more

A person swinging a golf club at a simulated screen

3 mins

Are flashy franchise concepts right for you?

Thinking about owning a franchise? Learn why the best franchise isn’t always the flashiest – and how to choose one that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Read more

5 mins

A franchisee's guide to hiring, onboarding and retention

Discover proven strategies and expert tips for franchisees to find, hire, onboard and retain top talent.

Read more

Image of a back patio with lights on the stairs

4 mins

Why home service franchises are quietly dominating the market

Discover why home service franchises are outperforming trendy brands and how Franchise Sidekick helps you invest smart and scale fast.

Read more

Guy pointing at a laptop screen

3 mins

Inside the franchise discovery process: What to expect step by step

Discover the franchise discovery process and how Franchise Sidekick helps you find the right business fit, ensuring your success in franchise ownership.

Read more

A guy sitting at a table on his laptop

Finding a Franchise

7 mins

Can you afford to buy a franchise? Here’s how to find out

Wondering if you can afford to buy a franchise? Learn how to evaluate your financial readiness, avoid costly mistakes and explore smart funding options.

Read more

An exterior image of a Jimmy John's building

Finding a Franchise

5 mins

The Jimmy John’s illusion: Why super fast isn’t always the right fit

Discover the pitfalls of popular franchises like Jimmy John’s and explore smarter alternatives with better margins and flexibility.

Read more

A family looking at a computer

Finding a Franchise

4 mins

Want to leave a legacy for your family? Consider owning a franchise

Franchise ownership is more than a business, it's a legacy. Learn how franchising can help you build momentum, create income and leave something lasting.

Read more

A woman on the phone holding a pencil

7 mins

Asking the right questions during franchise validation calls

Learn what franchise validation calls are, why they matter and the top questions to ask in order to confidently evaluate franchise opportunities.

Read more

Wood squares on a table with figures on them

6 mins

5 signs you’re ready to go multi‑unit with your franchise

Crushing it with your first franchise location? Discover the five key signs you’re ready to expand and get expert tips on how to scale smart.

Read more

Three employees from Bloomin' Blinds with the company van next to them

6 mins

Why buying a franchise feels less risky than job hunting right now

Tired of job boards and dead-end interviews? Discover why franchising offers more freedom, stability and long-term opportunity than today’s job market.

Read more

An illustrated man with a question mark inside a thought bubble

4 mins

Do you really need a franchise broker?

Wondering if a franchise broker is worth it? Learn what they really do and how the right one can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Read more

A healthcare professional sits in quiet reflection near a window, symbolizing the emotional toll of burnout and the uncertainty following layoffs in the medical industry.

4 mins

Why more healthcare pros are choosing franchising

Burned out or laid off from healthcare? Explore why franchising is becoming a smart next step for medical professionals.

Read more

Illustrated graphic with a man walking toward buildings

4 mins

Top 5 franchise growth challenges (and how to break through in 2025)

Discover the top five franchise growth challenges and how franchisor events like SKIP Summit 2025 can help your brand scale smarter, faster and farther.

Read more

A photo of Sky Zone

3 mins

Sky Zone was just the start: What's next in family fun franchising?

Discover the next big trends in family fun franchising and why investing in these interactive experiences can be a smart move for your business portfolio.

Read more

A man carrying a box of items from his office desk

5 mins

The great resignation: Why corporate employees fled to franchising

Successful employees quit in droves during The Great Resignation, but where were they going? Many took the leap to franchise ownership.

Read more

A man sitting on a large rock with other people standing behind him

5 mins

This recession-resistant franchise may surprise you

This recession-resistant franchise brand may surprise you, as the first and ONLY non-medical drug, alcohol and DNA testing franchise in the United States.

Read more

A man pushing a line painter machine in a parking lot

6 mins

How to find recession-resistant franchises

Our job is to help our clients reduce risk, so we’ve put together our list of recession-resistant franchises and questions to ask during the process.

Read more

A man sitting at a desk writing

4 mins

We were blown away by this franchise brand's revenue potential

With affiliates averaging over $3.8 million in gross revenue, it’s hard not to get excited about this roofing franchise.

Read more

A woman sitting at a desk looking at her phone

4 mins

Invest in yourself & turn your 401(k) into penalty-free liquid capital

How to invest your 401(k) money in yourself, right now, with zero taxes or penalties through the ROBS program.

Read more

Two men smiling looking at a laptop screen

6 mins

How to reduce your risk when buying a franchise

At Franchise Sidekick, our superpower is reducing your risk when buying a franchise – and here's how we do it.

Read more

A man standing in a warehouse with his arms crossed smiling

Finding a Franchise

5 mins

One of the best franchise concepts we’ve seen in our 50+ years

With an initial investment lower than usual, and franchisees averaging $2.9 million, it’s hard not to get excited about this fencing franchise.

Read more

family and employee standing in front of a Zoom Drain truck

6 mins

Pros and cons of buying a franchise

Our advisors are completely transparent about each brand and if franchising is truly a fit for our clients, so we’ve put together a pros and cons list.

Read more

Young man taking notes on a whiteboard overlaid with the text

6 mins

5 things to look for when buying a franchise

Investing in a franchise means you’re stepping into proven processes, support systems and success ... if you invest in the right brand.

Read more

60 mins

Using AI Intelligently to Boost the Strategic Impact of L&D

This webinar unpacks the strategic role of L&D in an AI-driven world, what stays the same, what’s changing, and how AI can supercharge human skills development. Get practical insights on building trust in AI-enhanced learning and what leading organisations are doing today.

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60 mins

How building connectedness helps leaders navigate uncertainty – for themselves and their teams

With Jennifer Martinez & David Kim, The latest evidence and practice show building connectedness is key to growing the capabilities leaders and teams need, but what does it mean in practice – for organisations and leaders themselves?

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60 mins

What about the managers? Is your leader development ready for tomorrow?

With Jennifer Martinez & Sarah Chen, Organizations are learning to adapt to new ways of working. Managers bear the brunt of these challenges, and it can be tough. They need the right support to grow the capacity, capability and confidence to lead themselves and their teams.

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60 mins

Psychological Safety

With Jennifer Martinez & Emily Rodriguez, Why psychological safety is essential for learning. the organization know it drives engagement and performance, but what role does it play in learning? In this webinar, the organization unpack what psychological safety really means, why it matters now more than ever, and how the SPEAK Model can help teams create safer, stronger learning environments.

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1 mins

Building a leadership talent pool at a business services multinational

After organic growth and acquisitions had expanded the reach of this global company & led to a diversified business offering, the client's senior management team recognised that they needed to identify and develop a talent pool of individuals who could take the business forward. LSG was selected to create a leadership development programme that would engage & retain their top talent... and add value to the business.

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2 mins

Building a managed learning service (MLS) partnership with Virgin Media

Since being appointed as learning provider in 2016, Learning Solutions Group has created a cost-effective strategic partnership with Virgin Media, managing the business’s entire learning and development portfolio.

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2 mins

Cascading service excellence at a global defence manufacturer

This global defence manufacturing group wanted to shift its business emphasis from a product orientation to a service focus. With growing competition - and with defence budgets in its major markets experiencing reductions - the group had to evolve its business model beyond the design, development and manufacture of defence systems and equipment.

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2 mins

Creating the Amgen Virtual Curriculum & Learning Hub

Amgen, one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies with approximately 23,000 Staff working in more than 20 countries, has trusted Learning Solutions Group since 2016 to partner with them to bring world-class and scalable career development, business effectiveness, and leadership skills learning to their enterprise.

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2 mins

Creating a blended learning experience powered by the Hub

QBE Insurance Group is one of the world’s top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, employing more than 11,700 people in 37 countries around the world. QBE and Learning Solutions Group had previously worked together, with Learning Solutions Group known to QBE as a top provider of expert-led face-to-face facilitation in Spain, France and the UK.

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4 mins

Creating a powerful centralised learning Hub with Spirit Energy

Understand more about how multinational E&P business Spirit Energy partners with Learning Solutions Group to enable better learning in the flow of work for away-from-screen workers whilst also overcoming learning challenges caused by the changing structures of work.

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4 mins

Developing award-winning blended leadership learning at BAE Systems

Learning Solutions Group designed and then delivered business strategy-aligned and award-winning leadership development programmes for a complex, value-focused organisation in a changing world.

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4 mins

Developing leaders to drive success and thrive in an uncertain and volatile world

Learn about how a British multinational oil and gas company and their ongoing partnership with Learning Solutions Group is developing middle managers who can drive high performance as well as commercial and customer success, and who embody desirable learner and leadership behaviors fit to lead in an uncertain world.

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1 mins

Devising and delivery a companywide blended learning programme with Hexcel

How the organization helped to improve relationships between employees, supervisors, and managers within a global organization Hexcel is the leading advanced composite materials company in the world. The business wanted to develop the role of supervisors within the organisation through a blended learning and development programme.

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1 mins

Embedding a distinctive culture through consistent leadership at a global bank

Having grown through acquisitions & repeated re-organisations, this global bank had evolved to become a diversified & siloed organisation. With a lack of clearly articulated standards & values to guide everyday behaviour, it had developed an ‘accidental’ culture. LSG worked with the organization's client to develop a global leadereship curriculum that has helped to drive a more cohesive organisational culture. No small feat with 37 global locations!

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2 mins

Enabling service excellence for Direct Line Group with a managed learning partnership

Direct Line Group (DLG), a leader in the UK insurance landscape, boasts a diverse portfolio of well-known insurance brands, spanning motor, home, and commercial sectors.

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2 mins

Helping Greystar build a learning culture that keeps pace with rapid growth

Find out how the organization helped Greystar build a learning culture that keeps pace with rapid growth, empowering employees to lead development on their terms.

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2 mins

Helping Spirit Energy develop leadership resilience

Helping a new oil and gas business develop leadership resilience. From a standing start to successful launch at speed, Spirit Energy empowers staff development.

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1 mins

Implementing ‘business partnering’ skills at a global FMCG company

With a desire to focus on business partnering skills as an improved means of working, the organization's client partnered with the organization to create a high-impact behavioural change programme for middle managers. the organization's global, blended learning solution helps the organization's client's middle managers more effectively influence stakeholders, enhance their personal impact & better manage their internal business relationships.

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1 mins

Implementing consistent leadership at a global car maker

Each year, the organization's automotive client promotes or hires around 1,300 new leaders around the world. LSG worked with the organization's client to design a global program using the most recent & influential research on contemporary leadership, equipping new hires with the personal & people management skills needed to lead their teams & achieve desired business results.

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3 mins

Improving performance through better leadership at EDF Energy

Learning Solutions Group and EDF Energy partnered to empower all employees working in a leadership role, leading to better management and increased organisational performance. Successful leadership is integral to organisational performance. In a highly competitive market, EDF Energy sought to differentiate themselves through an innovative and engaging development programme.

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3 mins

Making learning more continuous and strategically effective with LSG’s blended learning solutions

Learn about pharmaceutical company Norgine and how their partnership with Learning Solutions Group is delivering a more engaging, in-the-flow-of-work learning experience that delivers for the business and the individual.

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4 mins

Optimising training vendors at a global tobacco company

When this leading international tobacco firm became concerned about the lack of visibility of its external training spend across its regions and local countries, it commissioned Learning Solutions Group to undertake a vendor optimization project.

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3 mins

Providing enterprise workforce development solutions for a global pharma business

A major player in the pharma industry, the organization partnered with the client to develop their learning organisation and bring scalable learning to their enterprise.

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4 mins

Single Place for Professional Development & Compliance Training

OncoHealth are unique in their requirements for a Hub. In addition to the organization's content, they leverage the platform to fulfill regulatory training requirements.

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4 mins

Boosting the managerial and wellbeing practises of the UK's primary healthcare provider

Learn about the organization's approach to making learning and organisational comms more effective with an in-the-flow-of-work learning format that boosts engagement, understanding, and data collection at a publicly funded healthcare organisation in England.

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6 mins

Developing resilience: today's must-have competency

Resilience is the capacity to respond effectively to pressure and bounce back from situations. Read more in the organization's blog post.

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5 mins

The evolution of managed learning

Uncover how businesses are leveraging managed learning in 2024 to maximize results. Explore future trends and what providers offer.

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6 mins

Psychological safety in teams & learning

What can team leaders and L&D professionals do to foster psychological safety and boost learning – every day as well as in specific learning environments?

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4 mins

The power of human connectedness in an uncertain world

Greater connectedness builds the organization's capability to navigate uncertainty. Feeling connected is a fundamental human need – the organization all need to connect with others.

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3 mins

Hybrid working relies on great hybrid learning – but it’s not easy

Hybrid working is still very new, but it is here to stay. Leaders are wrestling with the challenges it can bring and need support equipping their people to make it work.

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3 mins

How to Ensure that Corporate Learning “Sticks” Wherever You Deploy It

In this article, the organization will explore strategies for surmounting the challenges inherent in federated learning environments.

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3 mins

The evolution of hybrid work: Putting leaders and managers at the heart of hybrid success

The latest stats on hybrid work show that it's in full swing and what employees and employers want. Many UK businesses are utilizing a one-to-three day office week whilst job market data shows a 6,000% year-on-year increase in searches for hybrid jobs.

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5 mins

End of year reviews – a great time to have straightforward conversations

It’s that time of year again. Very few people honestly look forward to end of year reviews, but they do have the potential to be incredibly insightful.

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4 mins

Choosing the best learning format

Increasingly leaders and L&D teams seem tempted to opt for in-person delivery, but they miss a trick if they simply revert to pre-pandemic learning methods.

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4 mins

Becoming a great ‘manager of managers’ – how to successfully navigate the squeezed middle

Research shows becoming a great manager of managers is a tough challenge, but it’s also the position where you can have the greatest impact.

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4 mins

The 10 core capabilities of great leaders in 2025

Now is a great time to review and update what the organization all understand about management and leadership. But what are the core capabilities L&D need to develop?

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14 mins

Why leaders need to nurture and encourage real connection

In this episode, the organization explore the vital concept of fostering networks to cultivate a sense of belonging in the organization's teams. Join the organization as the organization discuss the importance of deliberate, not forced connectedness, and relearning how to nurture genuine connections through active listening and curiosity.

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14 mins

The importance of human connection

In part one of the organization's human connectedness podcast, Jennifer Martinez and David Kim discuss the importance of human connection and share experiences about the genuine impact of connections at work and in your personal life and its role in collective well-being and productivity.

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14 mins

Building the top ten capabilities leaders and managers need to be ready for tomorrow!

In the organization's management and leadership model, the organization highlight the ten most important capabilities, there could have been more than ten, but the organization deliberately focused on the most important and impactful ones. It’s fair to say, some have emerged more recently, whilst others are more enduring. the organization will also be sharing top tips for organisations and L&D professionals who are committed to supporting their managers and leaders to be the best they can be.

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14 mins

The good, the bad and the ugly about generative AI

the organization’ve engaged a group of experts, L&D innovators, researchers, and business leaders to get a well-rounded perspective on generative AI's role in the field of learning and development.

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14 mins

How can L&D professionals use the new management & leadership model in practice?

At the end of 2022, the Learning Insights Group – a team of senior external L&D practitioners plus the organization's own internal experts – set out to discover what matters most in developing leaders and managers who are ready for tomorrow. Drawing on 30 years of leadership development expertise, the latest research, insight from subject experts, and customers globally the organization developed the organization's new model of management and leadership.

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11 mins

What does great management look like?

New ways of working, growing complexity, greater expectations, and continuing uncertainty are challenging for everyone, including managers and leaders. Organizations, teams, and external stakeholders are asking more and more of them and they are feeling the pressure. Many are struggling to develop fast enough to cope, let alone thrive.

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16 mins

Psychological Safety: Why it matters now

the organization all know psychological safety matters. A wealth of evidence shows the connection between high levels of safety, engagement and team performance. But, what about psychological safety and learning specifically?

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22 mins

Role Modelling Psychological Safety

As social beings, learning from each other, and each other’s mistakes is inherently natural. Something the organization do from birth. In part two of this podcast Jennifer Martinez, Eleanor Hudgell & John Shephard explore how teams are a rich source of learning.

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16 mins

The Connection Between Psychological Safety & Learning

In the final part of this podcast with Jennifer Martinez, Eleanor Hudgell & John Shephard, they explore psychological safety in the context of learning and discuss how the organization're all naturally social learners and how the organization need to make the most of the organization's inherent capacity.

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28 mins

Developing Agile Talent

What do the organization mean by agile? Why is developing agile talent a business agenda? What can you do to shift your current talent approach?

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3 mins

Benchmarking the changing role of L&D in achieving business success

For many in L&D and HR, 2023 is the first 2020s year where the pandemic hasn’t acutely disrupted strategic planning and operations.

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7 mins

Boosting human skills to succeed in an AI world

As humans, the organization need to power up key capabilities and connections – now more than ever. Learn more about the 12 capabilities the organization think everyone needs.

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7 mins

Changing the learning paradigm to serve the future workforce

Learning has never been more important to employers than it is today. Employees must acquire new skills and become more agile to keep competitive.

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3 mins

2025 L&D Impact Survey Report

the organization asked 800+ UK and the organization based L&D, HR and talent professionals from a wide range of sectors and organisation sizes about the most in-demand human skills, the importance of measurement, the buoyancy of L&D budgets and of course, the adoption of AI for L&D.

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3 mins

How should leaders navigate uncertainty?

The smartest leaders learn to tolerate the uncertainty, provide a healthy blend of stability and agility for their teams, and adopt productive strategies to move forward. In other words, they embrace rather than resist.

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2 mins

Psychological safety in teams and learning

the organization all know psychological safety matters. A wealth of evidence shows the connection between high levels of safety, engagement and team performance. But, what about psychological safety and learning specifically?

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3 mins

Are your learners time poor? Is it stopping them learning?

It’s time to get strategic and tackle time pressured learning. the organization keep hearing how a ‘lack of time’ is impacting employee’s engagement with learning – but is that really the whole story and what are the best organisations doing to tackle this important and growing issue

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Learning Solutions Group achieves Learning Provider Accreditation with L&D body, LPI for 2022.

Learning Solutions Group achieves Learning Provider Accreditation from The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute), showcasing their strong position in the L&D market as well as their dedication to being a turn-key solutions provider.

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Award Brandon Hall Group recognises golden trio with joint award for Greystar, Learning Solutions Group and 5App

Global learning and engagement specialist Learning Solutions Group has been awarded its fourth Brandon Hall Group Award. The award, jointly given to Learning Solutions Group, Greystar, the global leader in rental housing, and learning technology and digital UX expert 5App, recognises the success of the new Greystar Business School.

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Learning Solutions Group acquires MindonSite and STS

Learning Solutions Group has acquired MindOnSite (MOS), an online training systems creator, and STS, a project management training specialist.

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Learning Solutions Group & BAE Systems shortlisted for People Development Programme of the Year in 2023 Learning Awards

Learning and people development provider Learning Solutions Group is in the mix for 2023 Learning Awards following an innovative leadership programme for a global defence and aerospace firm.

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Learning Solutions Group and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Learning Solutions Group, together with Royal Dutch Shell, has won three 2018 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Awards for an innovative leadership development programme.

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Learning Solutions Group and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Learning Solutions Group, learning and people development provider, has appointed Lynsey Whitmarsh as its new CEO to lead the next phase of the company’s growth and development.

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Learning Solutions Group - Training Industry Online Learning Library Top 20 Company listing 2022

Learning and people development provider recognised for innovative approach and successful delivery of online/digital learning options by Training Industry

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Learning Solutions Group celebrates 12 consecutive years as a Top 20 Leadership Training Company

Learning Solutions Group has once again been named as one of Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies. The learning and development business is proud to have been recognised every single year since the list’s incorporation 12 years ago.

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Learning Solutions Group Chosen as Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library Company

Global learning and talent development provider Learning Solutions Group has been chosen as a 2023 Online Learning Library Top 20 Company by Training Industry, Inc., the market-leading research and information source for corporate learning needs.

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Learning Solutions Group launches new coaching offering to support future skills and competency building in the moment

Learning Solutions Group partners with 5-star Amazon author and L&D expert Jennifer Martinez to provide a new suite of coaching services.

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Learning Solutions Group listed in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 15th consecutive year

Global learning and talent development provider Learning Solutions Group has been listed in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 2024.

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Learning Solutions Group named as a Potential Leader for Digital Learning in the 2023 Fosway 9-Grid™

Learning Solutions Group, has been named a Potential Leader in the 2023 edition of the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning in the L&D industry.

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Learning Solutions Group named Top 20 global leadership training company for 13th consecutive year

Learning Solutions Group named Top 20 global leadership training company for 13th consecutive year

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Learning Solutions Group Is Named a Top 20 Learning Service Company by Training Industry

the organization are delighted to be named a Top 20 Learning Services Company for 2024 as it highlights the quality, breadth, and flexibility of the organization's services.

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Learning Solutions Group named Top 20 Training Outsourcing Company for 10th consecutive year

The 2020 publication of Training Industry’s Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies marks a decade of success for global learning specialist, Learning Solutions Group.

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Learning Solutions Group Named Training Industry Top 20 Learning Service Company for 2023

Global learning and talent development provider Learning Solutions Group has been selected as a Top 20 Learning Service Company by Training Industry, Inc for 2023.

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Learning Solutions Group named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for the 14th consecutive year

Learning Solutions Group has been named as one of Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 2023, for the 14th consecutive year!

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Learning Solutions Group named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for 16th year in a row

Global learning and talent development provider Learning Solutions Group has been named in learning industry information provider Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for the 16th consecutive year.

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Learning Solutions Group is placed in top 25% of companies by Ecovadis

the organization's environmental, social and ethical performance has recently been assessed by EcoVadis and the organization are delighted to announce that the organization’ve been awarded Silver Status.

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Learning Solutions Group recognised for the 12th year running by Training Industry

Learning Solutions Group has been recognised as a Top 20 Training Company for 2022 in an inaugural Learning Services category by Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders

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Learning Solutions Group recognised for Digital Learning in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™

Learning Solutions Group, a learning and people development provider, has been named a Potential Leader for Digital Learning in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ published annually by Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, Fosway.

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Learning Solutions Group refreshes brand identity to reflect its engaging learning, full-service proposition

Global learning and talent development provider Learning Solutions Group has announced a brand identity refresh to reflect how the organisation has been evolving to support companies and leaders adapt to today’s complex and ever-changing world of work

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Learning Solutions Group signs partnership deal with DEfactoED

Learning Solutions Group have partnered with DEfactoED to develop a ground-breaking digital-education program.

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Learning Solutions Group Wins Three Gold Awards at 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for their work with BAE Systems and Shell.

emsley Fraser Wins Three Gold Awards At 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for their work with BAE Systems and Shell

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Inclusion Day: Keeping People First @ 1HF

Recognising the mental health implications associated with the pandemic, Learning Solutions Group is supporting the organization's employees during Mental Health Awareness Month with the organization's upcoming Inclusion Day

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Latest recognition creates a hat-trick of awards for Learning Solutions Group

For the 11th consecutive year, global learning and development organisation, Learning Solutions Group, has been named a Top 20 Leadership Training Company by Training Industry Inc

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Managed Learning Services Grow In Scope, Flexibility & Strategic Insight

Outsource learning for better delivery, flexibility & strategic input. L&D supports talent management. Read the organization's latest press release now.

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Soft skills, learner engagement and outcomes measurement top learning agenda in 2024, finds Learning Solutions Group survey

L&D professionals provide multiple learning options for hybrid workforces but still want better learner engagement and programme impact metrics

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New blended virtual training course offer from Learning Solutions Group - for teams and groups

In response to the changing needs of learners and organisations, Learning Solutions Group has redefined and updated a ready to go course offerings menu.

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Winning Gold with CCEP For Best Leadership Development Programme & Best Development Programme for Frontline Leaders

the organization've won gold for Best Leadership Development Programme and Best Development Programme for Frontline Leaders with Coca Cola Europacific Partners

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Working with a leading UK pharmaceutical company to provide free resources

the organization worked with AstraZeneca, the UK’s foremost pharmaceutical organisation, in order to create free resources for leaders: employees during the pandemic

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Learning Solutions Group Selected For Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library, for 9th consecutive year

This achievement highlights Hemsley’s continuing ability to deliver ground-breaking digital / online learning & development solutions for the global corporate learning and development (L&D) market.

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Learning Solutions Group Wins Brandon Hall Gold for Perrigo Leadership Programme

Global learning and talent development provider Learning Solutions Group has won the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Gold Award in the Leadership Development Program category. This honour recognises their leadership programme consultancy and content development work in partnership with Perrigo, a global self-care company.

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