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October 1st Learning Loupe - Edition 17 - WELCOME
SSC Learning Loupe October Reflections
Moments that Matter: Reflect, Learn & Grow
🍂 Welcome to October's Spooktacular Learning Loupe 🍂
Welcome to October's Spooktacular Learning Loupe As autumn arrives and the pace of the year begins to slow, October gives us a valuable opportunity to pause and reflect. At Signet, we're passionate about creating moments that matter through jewellery that tells a story and watches that mark life's LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1 milestones. It's also a reminder to celebrate our own journey, the skills we've developed, the challenges we've overcome, and the progress we've made together. As we continue to bring our Grow Brand Love strategy to life life,, investing in our learning and development helps us create exceptional experiences for our customers, support one another, and build high-performing teams. Every new skill learned and every moment of growth strengthens our ability to inspire confidence, connection and brand love. So, as the leaves begin to turn, take a moment to recognise how far you've come and the many opportunities that are still ahead and maybe help you to reach your north star. On another spooktacular note how do you feel about winning £10 Share the Love points? Spooked out? we thought so… The first 5 team members to reach out to the L&D inbox with the correct number and location of witches hats hidden will win. Once you have located all the witches hats hidden in this edition email us at: (learninganddevelopmentuk@signetjewelers.com) Well what have you got to lose, get reading!
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October’s Birthstone: Opal
October's jewel is Opal. It symbolises hope, purity, and creativity. Opal, one of October's birthstones, is renowned for its stunning play of colour, displaying flashes of rainbow hues that make every gemstone unique. Ancient cultures believed opals carried the power and colours of all gemstones combined, symbolising hope, creativity, imagination, and inspiration.
October Reflection It’s cosy season What brings you joy in autumn?
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Hidden Gems Spotlight Every month we celebrate colleagues who shine through their learning journey. Nominate a colleague or a team who have gone above and beyond in their learning this month for our Celebrate Success page. Reach out to: June.strong@signetjewelers.com
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Inspire Academy Excel in Excel!
Excel questions come up all the time across the SSC, so we’ve built something just for you. Introducing our brand-new Excel learning catalogue on Inspire Academy, designed to support everyone, from beginners to advanced users.
What’s Included? Whether you'rejust getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s something for you: Excel essentials & navigation Formulas & functions (basic to advanced) Data analysis & pivot tables Charts & visualisation tools Conditional formatting & data cleaning Sorting, filtering & advanced data tools Time-saving tips, tricks & shortcuts …and much more.
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Get Started Today Head over to Inspire Academy and explorethe Excel catalogue. Learn at your own pace. Build confidence. Save time.
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Inspire Academy Little Learning Gems
Management of Self Self management is important. Time management requires you to organise and prioritise your daily actions. Learning Objectives List essential steps for time management. Evaluate personal time management; Reflect on what values and priorities you want to spend time cultivating and how this impacts daily living..
Time Management
Time Saving with AI Available now on Inspire Academy This course shows how AI can streamline repetitive and structured tasks such as summarising meeting notes, drafting updates, and formatting documents.
Learning Objectives: Identify which repetitive tasks are best suited for AI support. Use AI to draft, summarise, and format while keeping ownership of accuracy and tone. Apply safeguards to reduce risks such as errors, tone mismatches, or confidentiality issues.
Launch Course Setting Goals
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Be Brilliant Apprenticeships Learning without Limits Apprenticeships are one of the most powerful ways to grow at Signet. They allow you to gain recognised qualifications while continuing to do the job you love. Whether you are looking to build leadership skills, deepen your expertise, or explore a completely new area, there is a pathway for you.
Apprenticeship of the Month Who's it for? Current and aspiring leaders, including managers, team leaders, project leads and high-potential colleagues preparing for future leadership roles. With the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship at its core, the programme provides responsible leadership capability across your organisation. The programme brings together leadership and management skills with sustainability, social value, stakeholder engagement, data-driven decisionmaking and ESG principles.
October Offers - Own Yours Business Administrator Level 3 Associate Project Manager Level 4 Business Data Essentials Level 3 Business Data Analyst Level 4
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Warehouse Operations Supervisor Level 3 Multi Channel Marketeer Level 3 Discovery Sessions Reach out to June. Strong@signetjewelers.com to schedule a discovery session with one of our ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ providers to learn more about your chosen programme.
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Learner Success Stories
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Signet Apprentices A HUGE congratulations to all our apprentices going through their Great job! gateways to end point assessments this month. You’ve got this!
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"Success isn't about knowing everything; it's about being willing to learn something new every day." learninganddevelopmentuk@signetjewelers.com
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Keeping you in the Loupe Whats new for You
You only have to ask us What's New in Our Blended Learning Offers We're excited to expand our blended learning portfolio, bringing together the best of face- to- face workshops including our ongoing Aspire Career Development Programmes, Be Brilliant Apprenticeships, virtual learning, self-paced resources and practical workplace application. New offers include Franklin Covey development programmes, Insights Discovery workshops, and Blanchard SLII® leadership training, providing colleagues with flexible, engaging opportunities to build their skills and confidence. Theres literally something for everyone in our ever evolving learning offer. You asked us for more Colour Insights Discovery Workshops for new joiners during our L&D Health Check - In’s along with a few more requests so watch this space! *Please see dates/location and enrolment details below:
Colour Insights Discovery Workshops - Whats your Style? CROXLEY SSC
BIRMINGHAM SSC
21st October
4th November
The Gold Room
Training Room 1
09.30am · 12.30pm
09.30 · 12.30pm
Imagine if understanding yourself and others could make every conversation easier. In this Colour Insights Workshop, we'll use the language of insights Discovery to uncover strengths, build stronger connections and help everyone thrive together. So what are you waiting for? Reach out to June.Strong@signetJewelers.com for more information and to enrol on this half day interactive workshop.
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Line Managers - Thank You for Attending! Thank you to all the line managers who joined our first quarterly Learning & Development Health Check In sessions. We appreciate your commitment to developing both your teams and yourselves. Your engagement and enthusiasm for learning help create high-performing teams and support our Grow Brand Love strategy.
✨ Thank you for investing in the development of both your teams and yourselves and making learning a priority. 📚💎 **Remember: Growth starts with a single conversation. learninganddevelopmentuk@signetjewelers.com
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October Learning Challenge One new Thing
Own October
🍂 October Learning Challenge: Taking Ownership of Your Growth
As autumn encourages us to slow down and reflect, it's the perfect time to take ownership of our own development. While support, guidance and opportunities can come from many places, our growth ultimately starts with us. This month, challenge yourself to take one intentional step towards your future. Whether it's learning a new skill, seeking feedback, exploring a development resource, or having a career conversation, every small action is an investment in your success.
October Reflection Question:
Q. "What is one thing I can take ownership of this month that will help me grow personally or professionally?"
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Remember: development isn't something that happens to us. It's something we choose to embrace.
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Short Call to Action:
📚 October Reading Challenge:
Choose one book that inspires you to learn, grow, or think differently. Dedicate just 10 minutes a day to reading and discover how small moments of learning can create lasting change.
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Books to Inspire Learning
📖 Atomic Habits by James Clear
Small, consistent changes can lead to remarkable results. A practical guide to building positive habits and continuous improvement. Mindset by Dr Carol S. Dweck Discover how adopting a growth mindset can transform the way you approach challenges, learning, and success. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey A timeless classic that explores personal responsibility, effectiveness, and continuous selfdevelopment. Think Again by Adam Grant Challenges us to rethink what we know, embrace curiosity, and remain open to learning The First 20 Hours by Josh Kaufman Learn how to rapidly acquire new skills by focusing on the fundamentals and practising deliberately.
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"Every piece of knowledge you gain is a gift to your future self." learninganddevelopmentuk@signetjewelers.com
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Career Development Aspire. Learn. Grow Inspirational Question
🍂 " Pause, and ask yourself: what one small step could you take today that your future self will thank you for? Every great journey of growth begins with a single step." 💜✨ Success Metrics
Success Measurements
✔ ✔ Q2. DO I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT TAKING ON NEW INITIATIVES? ✔ Q3. HAVE I BUILT NEW INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS? ✔ Q4. DO I FEEL CLOSER TO SECURING MY NEXT ROLE/PROJECT? Q5. HAVE I APPLIED ALL MY LEARNING TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE ? ✔ Q1. HAVE I DEVELOPED A NEW SKILL TO INCREASE EFFECTIVENESS?
1. NEW SKILLS GAINED 2. INCREASED CONFIDENCE 3. EXPANDED NETWORK 4. CAREER PROGRESSION READINESS 5. APPLICATION OF LEARNING
Aspire Career Development Programme 2027 If this feels like your next step – it probably is. Register your interest below:
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Did You Know? Future Skills Fact Employers expect 39% of today's core workplace skills to change by 2030. Continuous learning is becoming essential for staying relevant and adaptable in a rapidly changing world of work. Source: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025
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October - Call to Action time this October to look back with gratitude, look within with curiosity, and look ✨ "Take ahead with purpose. Every reflection is an opportunity to learn, grow and continue to Grow Brand Love." 💜 learninganddevelopmentuk@signetjewelers.com
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Celebrating Success Celebrating Signets Own
Meet the Aspire Lead Class of 2026 Today, we celebrate an incredible achievement and recognise the dedication, commitment and growth of our Aspire Lead Graduates of 2026. Graduation marks the end of one chapter, but more importantly, the beginning of the next. Equipped with new skills, fresh perspectives and greater confidence, our graduates are ready to continue making a positive impact and bring our Grow Brand Love strategy to life through their leadership every day. Congratulations to lynette Pringle, Tom Beck, Halima Sarr, and Shadin Fedail. #SignetProud #AspireLead #JusttheBeginning The team also delivered an award winning end point assessment project proposal of which was set by our very own Aspire Career Development Programme sponsor Georgina Whalley - Marketing Director. Introducing The Sparkle Programme - One programme. Two brands. A relationship that outlasts the purchase. Watch this space!
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Welcome to our new joiners to Signet SSC Rachel Sleight - Secondment - Buying & Merchandising Team Claire Lowe - Secondment - Learning & Development Team Edwina Takyi - Digital Marketing Executive - Multichannel Team Kanyin Oluwatola - Commercial Assistant (On a placement year) - Buying Team Molly Brennan - Assistant Buyer - Buying Team Pavneet Uppal - Paralegal (On an apprenticeship) - Legal Team Lauren Davies - Digital Optimisation Asst - Digital Team A huge well done to everyone who has embraced new learning this month! To everyone who has secured a promotion or secondment or recently joined the Signet team . Your curiosity, courage, and commitment to growth are what make this team shine. Every step forward—big or small—deserves to be celebrated. Keep sparkling!
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Wellbeing Reset
Small habits, lasting impact
Pause and reset When life feels busy, a short pause can help you return to what matters. Take a breath, notice how you feel, and choose one small action that supports you today.
Your 5-minute reset Breathe slowly Step away from your screen
Stretch or take a short walk Message someone who helps you feel connected
Write down one thing you can let go of
Try this today Choose one helpful habit and give it five focused minutes. Small acts of care can build energy, confidence, and resilience over time. Click the wellbeing icon to the right for the Wellbeing at Signet Inspire Academy Page
Wellbeing is not about doing everything perfectly. It is about making space for yourself, one small choice at a time.
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Just for Fun Inspiration Gems
Reflections Pause. Notice. Learn.
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🍂 Bonus: Autumn Anagram Challenge 🍂 Unscramble the words below to reveal key themes linked to learning, growth and reflection.
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