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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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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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“Post-Programme Transition” Cited As the Biggest Retention Challenge by 50% of Early Careers Leaders

New findings show that the strongest predictor of long-term retention is not salary or training budget alone, but the extent to which organisations make their Early Careers hires feel supported, recognised, and part of something bigger.

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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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Internal Support for Early Careers Plummeted to 22% in 2025; What Can Early Careers Leaders Do?

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that the number of Early Careers functions that reported substantial buy-in from Stakeholders for their Early Careers strategy has dropped from 68% to just 22% since the start of 2024, signalling a widening gap of internal backing

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“Adaptability” Is Now the Most In-Demand Human Skill according to Early Careers Leaders

New research from ECO and The Smarty Train reveals that 56% of Early Careers stakeholders now see ‘Embracing Change’ as the top human skill, up from 41% since 2024

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