The Smarty Train

From employability and strategy formulation to training programme design and delivery, we are the engine behind award-winning workplace transformation.

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🍦 Happy National Ice Cream Day!

We beat the grey skies at TST HQ with a burst of colour and flavour thanks to a delicious selection of ice cream from Marshfield Farm!

What’s your go-to ice cream flavour? It’s fair to say Raspberry Ripple stole the show over here!

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Big shoutout to Henry - the loyal sidekick to Matt from Client Development - for his starring role in “WFH: The Dogumentary.” 🎥

His method acting is almost convincing... But the wagging tail during his nap scene is a bit of a giveaway!

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🥀 4 in 10 managers say they’re putting in extra time and effort because team members under thirty are “doing less.”

But are Gen Z really difficult to manage, or is their approach to work simply a much-needed challenge to the status quo?

Read more 👉 https://t.co/dW5kXucXe1

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🎓 Today is World Youth Skills Day!

Introducing our Amazon best-selling book, The Smarts: a guide full of practical hacks to help you unlock your talent and thrive at work, written by our founder, Saj Jetha.

Learn more about The Smarts: https://t.co/qV8EcznTMx

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🌈 As Pride month comes to an end, it’s an important reminder to celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace every day, not just one month of the year. ​
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This quarter, our VTO donations amounted to £250 for @aktcharity in support of #PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈

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We recently celebrated TST’s 18th birthday by acknowledging not just how far we’ve come, but the people who got us here.

It was a chance to look back - and also to look forward.

Here’s to the next 18, thank you to everyone who has joined us on this crazy journey so far.

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Today’s organisations are grappling with unprecedented macro shifts in the world of skills:

Read our roundup of 25+ essential and up-to-date skills statistics, trends, and insights for 2025 and beyond ➡️
https://t.co/BtRECjRW4N

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🐱 Meet Beep & Sesame (aka Seed) – the fabulous feline flatmates of TST Design Manager Jess North!

Together, they’re judgmental, mysterious and cause complete chaos (as pictured!).

#TSTPets #CatsofTST #OfficeCats #WhiskerGoals #JudgementalQueens

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Today is #InternationalDayOfFamilies and we celebrated by getting some of the team together at TST HQ!

We transformed the office into our living room - complete with board games, refreshments and a family portrait wall - to honour the value of connection at work.

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❤️‍🩹 This week is Mental Health Awareness Week

TST’s SHINE team champions wellbeing and psychological safety at work - from gong bath sessions and seasonal care boxes, to community moments like our upcoming SHINE Social for National Tea Day.

Thank you, SHINE team!

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🐶 Meet Dave and Steve – Gareth’s dynamic dog duo!

As Head of Project Management, Gareth’s all about precision, planning… and perfect pooches.

They say pets mirror their humans… and in this case, it’s 100% accurate. 🐾

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We asked what's the #1 skill organisations need to thrive at the ISE Development Conference yesterday. Here’s the breakdown:

💪 51% said Resilience

🕊️ 29% said Conflict Resolution

🛡️ 12% said Cybersecurity & Risk Management

❓ 8% said “Other”

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Take a quick tour around our TST HQ 👀

From collaboration spaces to quiet corners, breakout zones to conference rooms - every area is designed to support the way we work, connect and learn together (not to mention, have you seen those bathrooms?!)

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🧵 Storytelling is quickly becoming one of the most powerful skills you can bring to work in 2025.

It’s how ideas stick. How teams connect. How confidence builds.

Read our exploration into why storytelling might be the most important skill in 2025➡️ https://t.co/4MLK4AlwDJ

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🏆 We’re honoured to share that we've been shortlisted for the Most Successful Early Careers Strategy Award at the ISE Awards 2025, in partnership with @GSK!

A huge thank you to the GSK team for your trust and collaboration and a huge congratulations to the other finalists.

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New office, same aesthetic ✨

Just a few Smarties blending in with our very Wes Anderson-esquesurroundings.

Symmetry? Check. Quirky charm? Check. Perfectly curated colour palette? Absolutely.

#WesAndersonCore #AccidentallyWesAnderson #OfficeButMakeItCinematic"

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Meet Moon & Ellie! 🎶🐾

Daphna, Executive Assistant at TST, tells us that Moon is all about classical elegance - Debussy’s Clair de Lune is her favourite while Ellie loves the Blue Note era (1954–1966) with a soft spot for Grant Green’s guitar solos.

#PetSpotlight #PetsofTST

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🧵 Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all inductions: new joiners today now expect onboarding experiences that feel human, relevant, and tailored to their role and level.

The future of onboarding is tailored. Here’s how to get started ➡️ https://t.co/YbzzBnwcYC

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When your fave coworkers go on a coffee run without you… 🚗💨💔

#Betrayal #MeanGirlsMoment #WhereIsMyLatte

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Looking to help your hires cross through their liminal periods and thrive in their new roles, new organisations, and new worlds?

Read 5 human-centered induction design tips from TST’s resident anthropologist and Chief Innovation Officer Khairunnisa ➡️ https://t.co/2daRAnB8MG