https://learningnews.comFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:56:06 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pnghttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning Newsenhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/blify-lands-21m-for-ai-native-learning-in-slack-and-teams-backed-by-veterans-from-eu-leading-hr-techFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:29:13 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/blify-lands-21m-for-ai-native-learning-in-slack-and-teams-backed-by-veterans-from-eu-leading-hr-techBlify, the startup that turns Slack and Teams into intelligent learning platforms, today announced a $2.1 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-native Learning Operating System. The company claims to deliver 10x higher engagement than traditional LMS platforms. Its customers, including Club Med and Kaufman & Broad, use Blify to train employees across multiple countries, reflecting the platform's global reach from its earliest days.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/avoiding-the-ld-activity-trapThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:48:40 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/avoiding-the-ld-activity-trapLearning and Development (L&D) has a value problem, not because it isn’t valuable, but because it struggles to prove it. And when L&D can’t prove impact, it doesn’t just lose credibility. It loses influence. It's time to be explicit about the problem. It’s called The Activity Trap, says Harry Chapman-Walker, CEO, Kallidus, and it’s undermining the value of L&D.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/easygenerator/2026/real-skill-practice,-now-accessible-for-every-organizationWed, 15 Apr 2026 06:06:27 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/easygenerator/2026/real-skill-practice,-now-accessible-for-every-organizationMost employees learn communication and leadership skills on the job, where mistakes are costly. EasyCoach is Easygenerator's newest addition to its AI learning suite, and it gives employees a safe space to practice before real conversations happen.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/articulate/2026/articulate-announces-two-london-engagements-for-2026-exhibition-at-learning-technologies-and-hosting-articulandWed, 15 Apr 2026 06:06:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/articulate/2026/articulate-announces-two-london-engagements-for-2026-exhibition-at-learning-technologies-and-hosting-articulandIndustry-leading platform brings immersive learning experience and innovation showcase to London in April and October later this year.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/the-missing-link-in-ai-adoptionTue, 14 Apr 2026 21:02:25 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/the-missing-link-in-ai-adoptionSponge to explore why AI adoption is stalling across large organisations - and how this can be addressed - in an upcoming webinar. Hosted by Josh Cardoz and James Gordon, the session offers practical frameworks and real examples for people-led AI enablement.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/a-guide-for-ld-teams-why-employees-ignore-training-and-what-to-do-about-itThu, 09 Apr 2026 12:43:52 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/a-guide-for-ld-teams-why-employees-ignore-training-and-what-to-do-about-itiSpring's new guide moves past "make it more engaging" and looks at the real friction points that keep people from showing up to learning.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pluralsight-launches-secureready-to-help-build-job-ready-cybersecurity-teamsWed, 08 Apr 2026 08:25:57 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pluralsight-launches-secureready-to-help-build-job-ready-cybersecurity-teamsSecurity skill development solution to help security and IT leaders quickly close skills gaps in their organizations. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gender-pay-gap-persists-in-us-gig-work-ratesThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:49:08 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gender-pay-gap-persists-in-us-gig-work-ratesUS data shows women dominate freelancing but set lower rates than men despite equal performance, widening the pay gap over time.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-2026-seminar-programme-publishedTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:55:19 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-2026-seminar-programme-publishedLearning Technologies 2026 has published its free exhibition seminar programme for the upcoming London event.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/highly-anticipated-ld-podcast-returns-with-another-episodeThu, 02 Apr 2026 17:07:20 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/highly-anticipated-ld-podcast-returns-with-another-episodeMediazoo releases second episode of season two of Generating... with Nothing’s AI Product and Design Lead, Sélim Benayat. The episode explores creative struggle and how to use AI without losing your own signature. “This episode raises the bar. It’s bold, human centred and unlike any AI conversation you’ll hear elsewhere,’ says Director of Strategic Communications at Mediazoo.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-launches-free-accredited-micro-certifications-to-upskill-100000-learning-development-profesWed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:44 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-launches-free-accredited-micro-certifications-to-upskill-100000-learning-development-profesThe launch of micro-credentials in the LearnOps Academy aligns with Cognota’s broader mission to power learning operations for enterprises globally. By educating the market on foundational LearnOps principles, Cognota aims to raise the professional standard across the industry and strengthen the operational foundation of enterprise learning organizations.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/external-job-moves-slow-as-hiring-thresholds-riseWed, 08 Apr 2026 08:26:11 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/external-job-moves-slow-as-hiring-thresholds-riseMobility drops, experience demands increase and pay gains weaken across US white-collar roles.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/finding-your-ai-coachTue, 31 Mar 2026 15:45:46 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/finding-your-ai-coachVirti has launched a new AI Coach that brings scalable, always-on coaching to every learner. Powered by Virtual Humans, it delivers structured sessions or on-demand practice, with personalised feedback that builds over time, helping teams continuously develop and improve.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/training-orchestra/2026/training-orchestra-shows-how-analytics-make-live-training-measurableWed, 01 Apr 2026 13:40:09 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/training-orchestra/2026/training-orchestra-shows-how-analytics-make-live-training-measurableAs organisations rely heavily on face-to-face and virtual classroom training, pressure is growing to understand cost, utilisation, and delivery efficiency. Training Orchestra’s recognition as a 2026 Lighthouse Tech Award winner reflects a wider shift towards analytics‑driven approaches to training operations management that bring clarity, control, and measurable business impact to live training.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tictac-learn-acquires-distrisoft-to-enter-french-marketMon, 30 Mar 2026 15:50:33 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tictac-learn-acquires-distrisoft-to-enter-french-marketTicTac Learn acquires Distrisoft, expanding into France and growing European learning tech footprint.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-climbs-into-the-uk-top-5-of-the-evcom-and-becomes-the-1-most-awarded-agency-of-the-yearMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:29:40 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-climbs-into-the-uk-top-5-of-the-evcom-and-becomes-the-1-most-awarded-agency-of-the-yearMediazoo has soared into the UK Top 5 after a year of standout creativity and industry leading impact. With 17 golds across global awards, Mediazoo officially become the #1 most awarded agency of the year. “Climbing into the Top 5 and topping the awards table shows what happens when brilliant talent drives human performance every single day”, says CEO Giles Smith ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/the-environment-agency-wins-edie-award-in-partnership-with-mindtools-kineoTue, 31 Mar 2026 09:19:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/the-environment-agency-wins-edie-award-in-partnership-with-mindtools-kineoThe Environment Agency has won the Staff Engagement and Upskilling Initiative of the Year at the edie Awards 2026 for its Nature Literacy Programme, delivered in partnership with Mindtools Kineo. The award recognises the programme’s impact in building a shared understanding of nature recovery across the Environment Agency’s 14,000-strong workforce and supply chain, helping biodiversity considerations become part of everyday decision-making. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-influence-constrained-by-access-and-evidence-gaps-says-tj-reportThu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:47 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-influence-constrained-by-access-and-evidence-gaps-says-tj-reportMost L&D teams are not ready to prove impact, with access to decision-makers the biggest barrier.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/icf-germany-completes-independent-audit-of-the-speexx-team-coaching-framework-setting-new-quality-beThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:49:21 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/icf-germany-completes-independent-audit-of-the-speexx-team-coaching-framework-setting-new-quality-beSpeexx becomes the first organization to pass an independent ICF audit of a team coaching framework, setting a new benchmark for quality.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-recognized-as-a-core-leader-in-2026-fosway-9-grid-for-digital-learningThu, 26 Mar 2026 14:24:49 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-recognized-as-a-core-leader-in-2026-fosway-9-grid-for-digital-learningSpeexx has been positioned as a Core Leader in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, reinforcing its strong track record in delivering measurable impact for enterprise organizations.]]>