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From Hammer to Co-Driver: Rethinking How Humans Work With GenAI

Up until now tools have been predictable, governed by the laws of motion or code we fully understand. AI, however, behaves differently. Why explore why that's a seismic shift for our brains, which have spent 3.3 million years mastering tools that obey us.

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Organisations with the highest three-year retention rates spend nearly four times longer onboarding their new joiners

While many organisations focus on pay, progression, or programme design as key retention levers, new ECO data suggests that one of the most powerful predictors of retention could happen much earlier in the employee lifecycle than expected.

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How to Tell If Your Internship Needs an Update

Avoid having your internship programme branded as “cheugy” by providing an engaging, up-to-date, and tailored experience that meets the unique needs of today's Gen Z interns

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Induction & Onboarding
Learning Design
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Personalised Onboarding: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Discover three powerful tips for personalised and tailored onboarding journeys that better support your new hires from day one.

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Induction & Onboarding
Learning Design
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How Would an Anthropologist Design an Induction?

Read our 5 human-centered and anthropology-based induction design tips to help your hires cross through their liminal periods and thrive in their new roles, new organisations, and new worlds.

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One-Third of Early Careers Hires Are Leaving: What This Means for Organisations in 2025

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train has identified a concerning trend: nearly one-third of Early Careers hires are leaving their organisations within three years of joining.

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