Financial Times fastest-growing learning technology company, Thrive, is accelerating its global expansion with a major investment in North America, announcing Office Depot Group as a new flagship customer alongside a growing team and new US headquarters in Austin, Texas.
Rebecca McDowall and Susi Miller look ahead to Building the Future, the Learning Network conference in Birmingham on 27 November.
CIPD chief executive calls for stronger business understanding and urges boards to invest in the people teams expected to deliver results.
The Learning Network is delighted to announce a brand-new addition to Connect 2026: for the first time in the conference's history, delegates arriving at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November will be able to take part in expert-led workshops, with Sascha Evans and Kurt Ewald Lindley leading the first two.
New operating system connects operations to strategic business goals, giving L&D, Talent and HR leaders visibility to lead, signals to guide execution and Digital Teammates to help drive impact
Relaunch sharpens S2T into four focused pillars: Messaging, Strategy & Story; Media Training; Presentations & Public Speaking; and Crisis Communications, underpinned by one signature methodology, the StoryHouse, and led exclusively by ex-national journalists. New focus on Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) positions S2T at the leading edge of how organisations are found by AI tools including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews and voice assistants. “The organisations that will be found, by people and by AI, are the ones who can tell their story clearly, consistently and with conviction. That is exactly what S2T builds.”, said Andrew McLachlan, Director of Strategic Communications at Mediazoo
Expert panel recognizes the connected learning, skills, and performance platform built for lean HR and L&D teams
The Learning Network is thrilled to announce that Donald H Taylor and Susi Miller will deliver the keynotes at Connect 2026, its annual conference, which arrives at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November with a theme that could hardly be more timely: Building the Future.
Leaders from The LEGO Group, Deloitte, Fosway, 8Levers and Sponge to discuss human skills and AI transformation on 12 November.
Recognized at the highest level for the second time, Confirm celebrates the people behind its transformation and next chapter of growth.
Two in five employees still use tools managers think have been replaced, while familiar routines and pressure to deliver complicate adoption after training.
A new guide puts the energy used to generate AI outputs alongside judgement and data handling in workplace skills development.
Independent research firm recognizes Bridge's connected learning, skills, and performance platform among leading LMS providers.
A bite-sized news round up: L&D's progression with AI; Learning without an L&D Team; Protecting workplace expertise; Work experience campaign; Skills intelligence; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
Apprenticeship support, union learning and AI funding feature in the Budget, as employers warn that conflicting policies could limit their impact.
Management development and workforce planning are priorities for people teams, but the CIPD identifies gaps in their own capability and support.
Industry analyst recognizes Bridge for bringing learning, skills, and performance together in one platform
Ciphr’s updated sexual harassment course reflects the Employment Rights Act 2025, which requires UK employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work.
Completion rates show who finished a course, not who will make the right call under pressure.
The CIPD has called on the Chancellor to bring skills, employment and AI policy together in a UK workforce strategy, with employers involved in shaping and delivering it.
Demonstrating learning’s impact remains a familiar challenge: 71% expect better job performance, while 53% report strong ability to communicate impact with data.
Go1 gives its AI learning assistant a broader remit around reinforcement and manager follow-up, with tools in Teams and Slack.
The World of Learning Summit 2027 will return to Olympia, London, on 2 & 3 February. With the Conference programme, Delegate packages and early-bird rates now available, attendees can discover the key themes and sessions planned for the event and take advantage of early booking opportunities.
The LPI has announced the shortlisted entries for The Learning Awards 2027. Finalists, chosen for their innovation and impact, will now advance to the judging phase.
New whitepaper by CEO Giles Smith explains why AI investment is yet to show up in business results and names AI cognitive readiness as the next phase of AI transformation. The whitepaper cites PwC and McKinsey research: 56% of CEOs see no revenue or cost gain from AI, and only 37% report any profit impact.
Professional services firms pledge 22,400 under-25 apprentices a year for five years, alongside wider work experience and construction training commitments.
The CLO Executive Network™ brings together established and aspiring learning leaders for peer support, practical insight and professional development.
Better workplace AI training could unlock $177 billion for the US economy by 2030, according to new analysis from workplace learning company, Mindtools Kineo.
That’s a wrap on the 33rd Human Resource Summit in Sitges. 95 attendees, 270 one-to-one meetings, seven strategy groups and an AI specialist day. It was three days of honest conversation and real connections.
Capita has renewed its LPI Accredited Learning Provider status, maintaining the accreditation it has held since 2019. The renewal recognises its continued commitment to quality and improvement, supported by independent assessment from the LPI.
October 2026: Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success. The research shows challenging economic conditions continue to impact the talent solutions market. Over 40% of HR teams report economic pressures have significantly impacted their HR budgets. And yet, there is still vendor growth being shown in talent intelligence and workforce transformation solutions – who report both customer and revenue growth in what is otherwise a stagnating market.
iSpring AI Days 2026, a free online conference on 28 October, will explore how L&D teams can coordinate AI capabilities with human expertise. The event will address content quality, responsible AI use and the decisions learning professionals need to retain control over.
Revelio Labs data raises questions about banks’ future supply of expertise as junior headcount falls and financial analysts progress faster.
UK survey links missed AI returns to skills gaps, with technology receiving greater spending emphasis than workforce capability.
Learning and HR professionals recognize Bridge's all-in-one skills development and performance platform in the LMS category.
New live podcast format launches on 21 October with Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada
Verified user reviews rank Bridge's connected learning, skills, and performance platform among the top learning management systems.
L&D needs a role in shaping work as AI, hybrid working and pressure on entry routes change how incoming workers acquire experience.
AI may not be creating a new workplace procrastination problem, but it could be making an existing one harder to spot, according to new research from Uncertainty Experts. The findings come from Procrastination Nation, a major new report from Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis of Uncertainty Experts, part of the Mediazoo Group, which explores how uncertainty shapes workplace behaviour and why people often struggle to act even when opportunities are clear.
More languages across the existing Speexx portfolio now include structured learning experiences, AI-powered communication practice, assessments, and trainer-led development for global workforces.
Student Compass explores a move from traditional click-and-read digital learning towards question-and-answer support.
Workday reports 40% of leaders expect AI to increase output from existing staff, while 28% expect headcount cuts.
The AI-enabled LMS keeps instructional designers in charge of the decisions that shape learning, with a live preview on 13 October.
The collaboration combines human-led assessment and development with AI-powered technology to help organisations address skills gaps that affect business performance.
Speexx has earned the 2026 Comenius EduMedia Medal, the program’s highest distinction, for excellence in digital learning and people development.
L&D and eLearning specialists are being encouraged to contribute to Ciphr's latest research.
US IT job postings rose 22.4% year on year in September. Demand for AI skills increased while tech occupation employment was flat.
Taylor and Vinauskaitė’s annual research follows L&D into everyday AI use, with early signs of a changing relationship with the business.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Donald and Eglė will cut through the noise around AI and challenge attendees to consider what the emerging choices mean for the future of L&D.
One million learner reviews have now been collected through Coursecheck, creating a unique source of insight into how the training experience is changing.
Mandatory training often begins with material written for compliance, not learning. A new iSpring guide examines how L&D teams can decide what employees need to know, separate essential learning from supporting detail and build courses that are easier to navigate, update and review.
The partnership will connect CLO100 members with LCI’s practical expertise in developing strategic learning capability, while creating a clearer route from professional development to externally recognised impact.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Peter Manniche Riber will share lessons from developing AI applications including a Dilemma Coach for practising difficult leadership conversations and an individual development and career coach.
Yasmine Alani examines what happens to workplace learning when AI takes over tasks through which workers develop judgement and expertise.
Revelio estimates 56,900 US jobs were added in September, while its AI tracker shows most measured task changes occur within occupations.
A third of UK organisations delay manager support until transformation is under way, problems emerge or managers ask for help.
Mediazoo wins two gold Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, recognising its excellence in corporate storytelling. The winning work on projects with HSBC and Tiffany & Co., showcases Mediazoo's ability to combine creativity, education and audience engagement to deliver meaningful learning and communications outcomes. As well as that, the agency and HSBC participated in the programme, discussing how storytelling helps heritage brands stay relevant, authentic and engaging for modern audiences.
Most managers like their jobs but they are overstretched and under pressure, according to new research by Ciphr.
Exclusive webinar explores new research on how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation towards sustainable business impact
PwC's survey of almost 50,000 workers finds access to L&D fell from 59% to 51% as workplace AI use increased.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Lori Niles-Hofmann will introduce a new target operating model for L&D built around orchestration.
The proposed acquisition would add Workera’s assessment of demonstrated skills to Pearson’s enterprise learning business.
Speexx has been named a finalist in the Great Place to Work category at the 2026 Engage Awards, recognizing organizations that have created exceptional employee experiences through effective engagement strategies with a measurable impact.
As AI reshapes the workplace, Bauer Academy has launched its Future Capabilities Lens to help organisations build the human capabilities needed to thrive. Combining research, digital learning and practical development, it puts adaptability, idea generation and communication at the heart of future-ready talent.
Call for greater use of mentoring, hands-on practice and simulation as AI changes skilled work and employers replace exiting workers.
The Uncertainty & AI Ready Platform combines behavioural science and practical AI skills training. It's designed to remove the barriers of uncertainty and new technology adoption, so people can master both together and unlock their full performance. Licensed per named seat, the platform tackles two costly problems at once: only 10% of UK employees are engaged at work, and only around 30% of change programmes succeed. A landmark moment for Mediazoo Group: it's now listed on Microsoft Marketplace, alongside some of the world's largest enterprise software and technology providers. It's available directly to any of Microsoft's global enterprise customers.
Paul Buller discusses Mindtools Kineo’s new offer for small businesses without dedicated L&D teams or complex learning systems.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Julie Dirksen will explore how learning professionals can design for skill development in a world shaped by both AI and complexity.
The Learning Technologies Awards will bring the workplace learning community together at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, on 11 November 2026 for an evening of recognition and celebration.
As L&D teams develop their plans for 2027, a Learning Network webinar facilitated by Insights Media’s Martin Couzins will show how existing evidence can uncover the organisational realities behind the numbers - and lead to a more credible strategy.
Employers are recognising the potential loss of opportunities to develop essential skills as AI changes entry-level work.
The event takes place on 13, 15, 20 and 22 October, with 16 sessions exploring the issues shaping workplace learning.
Foundation Apprenticeships recorded just 160 starts to April as the CIPD calls for a guarantee to expand routes into work for young people.
Most organisations treat workforce planning like admin. But your rota is already one of the richest datasets you have, if you know how to use it.
“Onboarding, The DECIEM Way” recognised for its manager-led approach to enhancing company culture through rapid global growth at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for Best New Hire Onboarding Programme
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Lavinia Mehedințu will explore what L&D can learn from behavioural science about how people make decisions, develop habits, respond to their environment, and translate intention into action.
L&D consultancy The Learning Company International has launched a new website, timed alongside its stand at Learning Live 2026, hosted by the Learning and Performance Institute.
A bite-sized news round up: Budgets and investment; Training creation beyond L&D; World of Learning preview; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
Learning Technologies Group (LTG) today announced the appointment of Tammy Martin as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, David Wilson from market analyst Fosway, explores the latest research into the realities of corporate learning and learning technology across Europe.
The $31.5m deal would bring Fuel50’s workforce intelligence and talent marketplace business into the parent company of the University of Phoenix.
A new three-week iSpring programme will take L&D professionals through three workplace learning cases: onboarding large groups, training deskless employees and turning subject matter expertise into effective learning.
Speexx and ATM have won the Bronze Award in the Best Coaching Program category.
Almost half of UK employers increased in-house talent development, while only a third collect data to identify skills gaps.
Retailers target 100,000 jobs for NEETS; Articulate takes training creation beyond L&D; AI dominates Cloud HR as value remains unclear; HR struggles to assess AI skills; Skills shortages persist as UK vacancies fall.
An unregistered guide for L&D and education leaders sets out what audio-first learning does well, what it doesn't, and ten questions to answer before committing.
Recent data shows almost a third of knowledge workers actively working against AI initiatives, highlighting the need for L&D leaders to treat trust as a core part of AI enablement.
Employment law reform. AI adoption. Benefits under pressure. The 33rd Human Resource Summit brings senior HR leaders to Sitges for 2.5 days of strategic discussion and pre-matched business meetings.
Camilia Miccolis takes on global commercial role after driving expansion across Benelux, the UK and Ireland, with regional revenue increasing by more than 100% under her leadership
Registration has opened for the Learning Technologies 2026 Autumn Forum, with the first sessions and speakers announced for the four-day online event. Further additions to the programme will follow.
LPI extends its Leadership Pipeline model to specialist careers, giving organisations a framework to develop, assess, and progress technical experts through defined levels. "The Specialist Pipeline: Winning The War For Specialist Talent" book builds on the framework of the bestselling "The Leadership Pipeline" book, now in it's third edition.
Learning Live 2026 address argues that passive learning, not online learning, is holding workplace education back.
Arcadis and Imparta have been awarded a Bronze Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Best Programme for Sales Training and Performance, recognising the success of their collaborative work to design and deliver the Sales Academy Advanced Programme.
New Mindtools For Teams gives smaller organizations, and teams within larger organizations, easy access to practical learning, management development, and AI-powered coaching.
The Learning and Performance Institute and Abodoo will work together to help organisations better understand, measure and respond to workforce skills challenges.
Debate Mate, a communication skills consultancy, will host a live debate at Learning Live 2026 on the motion: "Is traditional L&D still fit for purpose in the AI era?" The argument is that as AI assumes more technical tasks, career advancement will rely more on human skills that traditional L&D methods often fail to develop.
Study finds 93% of scale-up organizations say growth is outpacing employee enablement, while 76% of frontline leaders report workforce readiness gaps are creating operational risk.
Articulate is extending training creation to operational teams, while keeping L&D at the centre of learning standards and governance.
Table bookings have opened for the Learning Technologies Awards 2026 gala, taking place at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London on 11 November.
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