Learning at Work Week is a unique annual event. It’s led nationally by Campaign for Learning and by employers and learning champions in their organisations.

Each year focuses on a unique theme, and for 2025, the theme is ‘Get Connected’. This highlights the role of social connection in promoting lifelong learning in the workplace.

This theme encourages us to consider:

• How we engage people in learning by building motivation and removing barriers to participation
• The vital role of workplace communities in encouraging, supporting, and sustaining learning
• The impact of connecting colleagues across the organisation to share knowledge, develop skills, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

Every year, the MCF and RMBI Care Co. takes part in the national, week-long initiative. Our HR team hosted an event in the office last week which invited staff to get connected through quizzes, games, cheese and chocolate tasting, as well as mindfulness activities like mug painting.

During this event, there were many sessions held across the week, including a pilates lesson, an ‘Ask me anything’ session with a Macmillan nurse, an informative webinar on ‘The Power of Digital Communication’, led by the MCF and RMBI Care Co. Marketing Managers, as well as a Q&A session on learning and development with our HR team.

Two MCF staff members playing Connect 4

Learning at Work Week continues to be a valuable opportunity for the MCF and RMBI Care Co. to bring colleagues together, inspire curiosity, and promote a culture of continuous learning. By embracing this year’s theme of ‘Get Connected’, we’ve not only encouraged professional development but also strengthened the relationships that make our workplace a supportive and engaging place to be.

We look forward to next year’s Learning at Work initiative!