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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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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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Early Talent
Strategy
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2026 Early Careers Trends Report

2026 marks a decisive moment for Early Careers. This year’s findings show that across industries, the function sits at a crossroads between cost efficiency and long-term investment. Budgets are tightening, automation is accelerating, and leaders are under growing pressure to prove that every initiative contributes measurable value.

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Internships: Building for the Future

Our 2025 Internships Toolkit explores how to reimagine your internship experience to best fill the needs of both your organisation and your future talent.

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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
Programmes
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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