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The GenAI Mindset

Our 2026 GenAI Mindset Toolkit explores clear, evidence-based approaches for enabling sustainable consistent AI habits and responsible, effective use across your organisation.

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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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Two-Thirds of Early Careers Teams Now Use AI; What Benefits and Challenges Can They Expect in 2026?

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that AI integration is bringing speed and scale to Early Careers processes, but not without consequences.

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5 Key Skills You Should Be Giving Your Interns in 2025

The skills that interns need to thrive today are drastically different to those from 10 years ago. Read 5 fundamental and future-facing skills every early talent function should be developing in their interns.

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Why Your Interns Need Psychological Safety

Young people today are entering the workforce at a time of change, instability and uncertainty. Read how psychological safety can help prepare your interns (and future workforce) for the world of work

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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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