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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.

Watch now

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

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

With Laura Walker & Ben George, 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?

Watch now

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

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

With Laura Walker & Bri Montana, 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.

Watch now

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

Psychological Safety

With Laura Walker & Annie Kollar, Why psychological safety is essential for learning. We know it drives engagement and performance, but what role does it play in learning? In this webinar, we 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.

Watch now

Case Study

1

min read

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. HF was selected to create a leadership development programme that would engage & retain their top talent... and add value to the business.

Case Study

2

min read

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

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

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Case Study

2

min read

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.

Case Study

2

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser 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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Case Study

2

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser had previously worked together, with Hemsley Fraser known to QBE as a top provider of expert-led face-to-face facilitation in Spain, France and the UK.

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Case Study

4

min read

Creating a powerful centralised learning Hub with Spirit Energy

Understand more about how multinational E&P business Spirit Energy partners with Hemsley Fraser 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.

Case Study

4

min read

Developing award-winning blended leadership learning at BAE Systems

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

Case Study

4

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser 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.

Case Study

1

min read

Devising and delivery a companywide blended learning programme with Hexcel

How we 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.

Case Study

1

min read

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. HF worked with our 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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Case Study

2

min read

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.

Case Study

2

min read

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

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

Case Study

2

min read

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.

Case Study

1

min read

Implementing ‘business partnering’ skills at a global FMCG company

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

Case Study

1

min read

Implementing consistent leadership at a global car maker

Each year, our automotive client promotes or hires around 1,300 new leaders around the world. HF worked with our 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.

Case Study

3

min read

Improving performance through better leadership at EDF Energy

Hemsley Fraser 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.

Case Study

3

min read

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

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

Case Study

4

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser to undertake a vendor optimization project.

Case Study

3

min read

Providing enterprise workforce development solutions for a global pharma business

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

Case Study

4

min read

Single Place for Professional Development & Compliance Training

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

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Case Study

4

min read

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

Learn about our 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.

White Paper

6

min read

Developing resilience: today's must-have competency

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

White Paper

5

min read

The evolution of managed learning

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

White Paper

6

min read

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?

White Paper

4

min read

The power of human connectedness in an uncertain world

Greater connectedness builds our capability to navigate uncertainty. Feeling connected is a fundamental human need – we all need to connect with others.

White Paper

3

min read

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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White Paper

3

min read

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

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

White Paper

3

min read

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.

White Paper

5

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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.

White Paper

4

min read

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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White Paper

4

min read

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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White Paper

4

min read

The 10 core capabilities of great leaders in 2025

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

Podcast

14

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Why leaders need to nurture and encourage real connection

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

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Podcast

14

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The importance of human connection

In part one of our human connectedness podcast, Laura Walker and Ben George 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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Podcast

14

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

In our management and leadership model, we highlight the ten most important capabilities, there could have been more than ten, but we deliberately focused on the most important and impactful ones. It’s fair to say, some have emerged more recently, whilst others are more enduring. We 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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Podcast

14

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The good, the bad and the ugly about generative AI

We’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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Podcast

14

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

At the end of 2022, the Hemsley Insights Group – a team of senior external L&D practitioners plus our 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 we developed our new model of management and leadership.

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Podcast

11

min read

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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Podcast

16

min read

Psychological Safety: Why it matters now

We 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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Podcast

22

min read

Role Modelling Psychological Safety

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

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Podcast

16

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The Connection Between Psychological Safety & Learning

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

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Podcast

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Developing Agile Talent

What do we 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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White Paper

3

min read

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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White Paper

7

min read

Boosting human skills to succeed in an AI world

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

White Paper

7

min read

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.

White Paper

3

min read

2025 L&D Impact Survey Report

We asked 800+ UK and US 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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White Paper

3

min read

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.

White Paper

2

min read

Psychological safety in teams and learning

We 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?

White Paper

3

min read

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

It’s time to get strategic and tackle time pressured learning. We 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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News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser achieves Learning Provider Accreditation with L&D body, LPI for 2022.

Hemsley Fraser 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.

News Article

2

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

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

News Article

2

min read

Hemsley Fraser acquires MindonSite and STS

Hemsley Fraser has acquired MindOnSite (MOS), an online training systems creator, and STS, a project management training specialist.

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser & BAE Systems shortlisted for People Development Programme of the Year in 2023 Learning Awards

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

News Article

2

min read

Hemsley Fraser and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

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

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Hemsley Fraser, 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.

News Article

2

min read

Hemsley Fraser - 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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2

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Hemsley Fraser celebrates 12 consecutive years as a Top 20 Leadership Training Company

Hemsley Fraser 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.

News Article

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Hemsley Fraser Chosen as Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library Company

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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.

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser launches new coaching offering to support future skills and competency building in the moment

Hemsley Fraser partners with 5-star Amazon author and L&D expert Laura Walker to provide a new suite of coaching services.

News Article

2

min read

Hemsley Fraser listed in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 15th consecutive year

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

News Article

2

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

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

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser named Top 20 global leadership training company for 13th consecutive year

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser Is Named a Top 20 Learning Service Company by Training Industry

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

News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser 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, Hemsley Fraser.

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News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser Named Training Industry Top 20 Learning Service Company for 2023

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

News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for the 14th consecutive year

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

News Article

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Hemsley Fraser named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for 16th year in a row

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

News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser is placed in top 25% of companies by Ecovadis

Our environmental, social and ethical performance has recently been assessed by EcoVadis and we are delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded Silver Status.

News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser recognised for the 12th year running by Training Industry

Hemsley Fraser 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

News Article

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Hemsley Fraser recognised for Digital Learning in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™

Hemsley Fraser, 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.

News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser refreshes brand identity to reflect its engaging learning, full-service proposition

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser signs partnership deal with DEfactoED

Hemsley Fraser have partnered with DEfactoED to develop a ground-breaking digital-education program.

News Article

4

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Hemsley Fraser 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

News Article

3

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Inclusion Day: Keeping People First @ 1HF

Recognising the mental health implications associated with the pandemic, Hemsley Fraser is supporting our employees during Mental Health Awareness Month with our upcoming Inclusion Day

News Article

4

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Latest recognition creates a hat-trick of awards for Hemsley Fraser

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

News Article

3

min read

Managed Learning Services Grow In Scope, Flexibility & Strategic Insight

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

News Article

3

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Soft skills, learner engagement and outcomes measurement top learning agenda in 2024, finds Hemsley Fraser survey

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

News Article

3

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New blended virtual training course offer from Hemsley Fraser - for teams and groups

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

News Article

3

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

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

News Article

2

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Working with a leading UK pharmaceutical company to provide free resources

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

News Article

2

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Hemsley Fraser 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.

Brandon Hall 2025 Award for Leadership Development

News Article

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Hemsley Fraser Wins Brandon Hall Gold for Perrigo Leadership Programme

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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.

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

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.

Watch now

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

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

With Laura Walker & Ben George, 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?

Watch now

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

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

With Laura Walker & Bri Montana, 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.

Watch now

On Demand Webinar

60

min read

Psychological Safety

With Laura Walker & Annie Kollar, Why psychological safety is essential for learning. We know it drives engagement and performance, but what role does it play in learning? In this webinar, we 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.

Watch now

Case Study

1

min read

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. HF was selected to create a leadership development programme that would engage & retain their top talent... and add value to the business.

Case Study

2

min read

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

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

Case Study

2

min read

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.

Case Study

2

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser since 2016 to partner with them to bring world-class and scalable career development, business effectiveness, and leadership skills learning to their enterprise.

Case Study

2

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser had previously worked together, with Hemsley Fraser known to QBE as a top provider of expert-led face-to-face facilitation in Spain, France and the UK.

Case Study

4

min read

Creating a powerful centralised learning Hub with Spirit Energy

Understand more about how multinational E&P business Spirit Energy partners with Hemsley Fraser 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.

Case Study

4

min read

Developing award-winning blended leadership learning at BAE Systems

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

Case Study

4

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser 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.

Case Study

1

min read

Devising and delivery a companywide blended learning programme with Hexcel

How we 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.

Case Study

1

min read

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. HF worked with our client to develop a global leadereship curriculum that has helped to drive a more cohesive organisational culture. No small feat with 37 global locations!

Case Study

2

min read

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.

Case Study

2

min read

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

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

Case Study

2

min read

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.

Case Study

1

min read

Implementing ‘business partnering’ skills at a global FMCG company

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

Case Study

1

min read

Implementing consistent leadership at a global car maker

Each year, our automotive client promotes or hires around 1,300 new leaders around the world. HF worked with our 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.

Case Study

3

min read

Improving performance through better leadership at EDF Energy

Hemsley Fraser 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.

Case Study

3

min read

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

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

Case Study

4

min read

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 Hemsley Fraser to undertake a vendor optimization project.

Case Study

3

min read

Providing enterprise workforce development solutions for a global pharma business

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

Case Study

4

min read

Single Place for Professional Development & Compliance Training

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

Case Study

4

min read

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

Learn about our 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.

White Paper

6

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Developing resilience: today's must-have competency

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

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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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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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The power of human connectedness in an uncertain world

Greater connectedness builds our capability to navigate uncertainty. Feeling connected is a fundamental human need – we all need to connect with others.

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

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

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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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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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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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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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The 10 core capabilities of great leaders in 2025

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

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Why leaders need to nurture and encourage real connection

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

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The importance of human connection

In part one of our human connectedness podcast, Laura Walker and Ben George 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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Building the top ten capabilities leaders and managers need to be ready for tomorrow!

In our management and leadership model, we highlight the ten most important capabilities, there could have been more than ten, but we deliberately focused on the most important and impactful ones. It’s fair to say, some have emerged more recently, whilst others are more enduring. We 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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The good, the bad and the ugly about generative AI

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

At the end of 2022, the Hemsley Insights Group – a team of senior external L&D practitioners plus our 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 we developed our new model of management and leadership.

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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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Psychological Safety: Why it matters now

We 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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Role Modelling Psychological Safety

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

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The Connection Between Psychological Safety & Learning

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

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Developing Agile Talent

What do we 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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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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Boosting human skills to succeed in an AI world

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

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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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2025 L&D Impact Survey Report

We asked 800+ UK and US 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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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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Psychological safety in teams and learning

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

It’s time to get strategic and tackle time pressured learning. We 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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Hemsley Fraser achieves Learning Provider Accreditation with L&D body, LPI for 2022.

Hemsley Fraser 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, Hemsley Fraser and 5App

Global learning and engagement specialist Hemsley Fraser has been awarded its fourth Brandon Hall Group Award. The award, jointly given to Hemsley Fraser, 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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Hemsley Fraser acquires MindonSite and STS

Hemsley Fraser has acquired MindOnSite (MOS), an online training systems creator, and STS, a project management training specialist.

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Hemsley Fraser & BAE Systems shortlisted for People Development Programme of the Year in 2023 Learning Awards

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

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Hemsley Fraser and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Hemsley Fraser, 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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Hemsley Fraser and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Hemsley Fraser, 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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Hemsley Fraser - 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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Hemsley Fraser celebrates 12 consecutive years as a Top 20 Leadership Training Company

Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser Chosen as Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library Company

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser launches new coaching offering to support future skills and competency building in the moment

Hemsley Fraser partners with 5-star Amazon author and L&D expert Laura Walker to provide a new suite of coaching services.

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Hemsley Fraser listed in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 15th consecutive year

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

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

Hemsley Fraser, 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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Hemsley Fraser named Top 20 global leadership training company for 13th consecutive year

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Hemsley Fraser Is Named a Top 20 Learning Service Company by Training Industry

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

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Hemsley Fraser 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, Hemsley Fraser.

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Hemsley Fraser Named Training Industry Top 20 Learning Service Company for 2023

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

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Hemsley Fraser named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for the 14th consecutive year

Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for 16th year in a row

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser is placed in top 25% of companies by Ecovadis

Our environmental, social and ethical performance has recently been assessed by EcoVadis and we are delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded Silver Status.

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Hemsley Fraser recognised for the 12th year running by Training Industry

Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser recognised for Digital Learning in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™

Hemsley Fraser, 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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Hemsley Fraser refreshes brand identity to reflect its engaging learning, full-service proposition

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser signs partnership deal with DEfactoED

Hemsley Fraser have partnered with DEfactoED to develop a ground-breaking digital-education program.

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Hemsley Fraser 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, Hemsley Fraser is supporting our employees during Mental Health Awareness Month with our upcoming Inclusion Day

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Latest recognition creates a hat-trick of awards for Hemsley Fraser

For the 11th consecutive year, global learning and development organisation, Hemsley Fraser, 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 our latest press release now.

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Soft skills, learner engagement and outcomes measurement top learning agenda in 2024, finds Hemsley Fraser 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 Hemsley Fraser - for teams and groups

In response to the changing needs of learners and organisations, Hemsley Fraser 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

We'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

We 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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Hemsley Fraser 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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Hemsley Fraser Wins Brandon Hall Gold for Perrigo Leadership Programme

Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser 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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Building a managed learning service (MLS) partnership with Virgin Media

Cascading service excellence at a global defence manufacturer

Creating the Amgen Virtual Curriculum & Learning Hub

Creating a blended learning experience powered by the Hub

Creating a powerful centralised learning Hub with Spirit Energy

Developing award-winning blended leadership learning at BAE Systems

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

Devising and delivery a companywide blended learning programme with Hexcel

Embedding a distinctive culture through consistent leadership at a global bank

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

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

Helping Spirit Energy develop leadership resilience

Implementing ‘business partnering’ skills at a global FMCG company

Implementing consistent leadership at a global car maker

Improving performance through better leadership at EDF Energy

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

Optimising training vendors at a global tobacco company

Providing enterprise workforce development solutions for a global pharma business

Single Place for Professional Development & Compliance Training

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

Developing resilience: today's must-have competency

The evolution of managed learning

Psychological safety in teams & learning

The power of human connectedness in an uncertain world

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

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

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

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

Choosing the best learning format

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

The 10 core capabilities of great leaders in 2025

Why leaders need to nurture and encourage real connection

The importance of human connection

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

The good, the bad and the ugly about generative AI

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

What does great management look like?

Psychological Safety: Why it matters now

Role Modelling Psychological Safety

The Connection Between Psychological Safety & Learning

Developing Agile Talent

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

Boosting human skills to succeed in an AI world

Changing the learning paradigm to serve the future workforce

2025 L&D Impact Survey Report

How should leaders navigate uncertainty?

Psychological safety in teams and learning

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

Hemsley Fraser achieves Learning Provider Accreditation with L&D body, LPI for 2022.

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

Hemsley Fraser acquires MindonSite and STS

Hemsley Fraser & BAE Systems shortlisted for People Development Programme of the Year in 2023 Learning Awards

Hemsley Fraser and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Hemsley Fraser and Shell win hat-trick of awards for blended leadership programme

Hemsley Fraser - Training Industry Online Learning Library Top 20 Company listing 2022

Hemsley Fraser celebrates 12 consecutive years as a Top 20 Leadership Training Company

Hemsley Fraser Chosen as Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library Company

Hemsley Fraser launches new coaching offering to support future skills and competency building in the moment

Hemsley Fraser listed in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 15th consecutive year

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

Hemsley Fraser named Top 20 global leadership training company for 13th consecutive year

Hemsley Fraser Is Named a Top 20 Learning Service Company by Training Industry

Hemsley Fraser named Top 20 Training Outsourcing Company for 10th consecutive year

Hemsley Fraser Named Training Industry Top 20 Learning Service Company for 2023

Hemsley Fraser named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for the 14th consecutive year

Hemsley Fraser named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies list for 16th year in a row

Hemsley Fraser is placed in top 25% of companies by Ecovadis

Hemsley Fraser recognised for the 12th year running by Training Industry

Hemsley Fraser recognised for Digital Learning in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™

Hemsley Fraser refreshes brand identity to reflect its engaging learning, full-service proposition

Hemsley Fraser signs partnership deal with DEfactoED

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

Inclusion Day: Keeping People First @ 1HF