Gail Bailey

Freelance Writer

I am a highly-skilled writer, specialising in HR and L&D topics. I write about employee engagement, talent management, training and development, DEI and more.

I'm currently one of two contract writers for the British Council's Corporate English Solutions (writing and editing SEO blogs, eBooks and professional courses).

Here are a few samples of my work.

References available upon request.

Portfolio
AIHR
04/17/2023
20 Employee Incentive Ideas to Boost Engagement and Retention

An employee incentive program can have a powerful impact on your organization. When designed well, it increases engagement, productivity, and retention. But it can be challenging to know which rewards and benefits to choose. That's why we've identified the top 20 employee incentive ideas.

British Council
11/28/2022
5 critical skills L&D leaders need for 2023

What can L&D teams expect in 2023? Although no one can truly predict, we can say some things with certainty. L&D responsibilities will continue to grow, playing a more critical role in maximising business outcomes. Which means L&D leaders need capabilities crucial for driving business impact.

British Council
01/30/2023
5 ways L&D is crucial for talent retention

The role of L&D in talent retention should not be underestimated. Prioritising learning and development gives organisations a competitive edge - helping both employees and the business grow. Discover the 5 top ways a targeted L&D approach can support retaining the best talent and how it can also boost engagement, performance and productivity.

British Council
11/21/2022
5 reasons why L&D leaders should invest in their own learning

Creating learning opportunities is an inspiring part of being an L&D leader. But while you're busy developing learning journeys for others, it's easy to forget about yourself. The future is full of many new opportunities. And you'll need the right skills to benefit from them.

British Council
07/12/2022
Five reasons why Continuous Performance Management is good for your business

In these times of uncertainty and rapid change, many companies are adopting Continuous Performance Management (CPM), an agile approach to managing performance that supports growth to achieve business objectives. Here we share five benefits of CPM to help you engage senior leaders, busy managers and teams to make it a success.