https://learningnews.comTue, 31 Mar 2026 12:41:21 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pnghttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning Newsenhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manageable-launches-its-new-weekly-learning-habit-at-learning-technologies-2026Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:39:32 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manageable-launches-its-new-weekly-learning-habit-at-learning-technologies-2026Manageable will showcase a new product that helps managers develop a broad range of leadership skills via a sustainable self-learning habit.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/bupa-to-train-900-staff-in-ai-data-and-leadership-rolesFri, 06 Feb 2026 13:52:30 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/bupa-to-train-900-staff-in-ai-data-and-leadership-rolesBupa has launched three new apprenticeship academies focused on AI-enabled improvement, data and technology, and leadership in customer-centric care. The academies will train around 900 employees over three years and were announced ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-turns-to-skills-to-tackle-low-ai-adoption-among-smesMon, 02 Feb 2026 15:25:42 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-turns-to-skills-to-tackle-low-ai-adoption-among-smesWith AI use lagging among smaller firms, government is positioning workforce skills as a route to wider business adoption and productivity gains.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-backed-ai-benchmarks-raise-new-questions-for-corporate-learningThu, 29 Jan 2026 12:05:17 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-backed-ai-benchmarks-raise-new-questions-for-corporate-learningThe rollout of national AI foundations training brings external definition and recognition of skills that have so far developed informally at work.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-expands-free-ai-training-to-reach-10-million-uk-workersWed, 28 Jan 2026 08:18:14 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-expands-free-ai-training-to-reach-10-million-uk-workersEvery UK adult will be eligible for AI foundations training as government and industry expand a national upskilling programme to reach 10 million workers by 2030.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/widening-gap-between-ai-awareness-and-workforce-readinessTue, 18 Nov 2025 17:04:08 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/widening-gap-between-ai-awareness-and-workforce-readinessNew survey shows UK workers recognise AI’s importance yet are not pursuing training to prepare.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/learning-team-of-the-yearThu, 10 Jul 2025 15:27:50 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/learning-team-of-the-yearAstraZeneca was awarded gold awards for Team of the Year and Innovation at the Learning Awards earlier this year for its training programme on AI for its 90,000 employees. AstraZeneca's Global Capability Development Leader for Digital, Data, AI and Learning Agility, Dr Bonnie Cheuk, joins Learning News.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/generation-green-connects-26000-disadvantaged-young-people-with-natureThu, 03 Jul 2025 09:14:31 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/generation-green-connects-26000-disadvantaged-young-people-with-natureYouth-focused outdoor learning initiative exceeds targets and calls for policy integration.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/ai-advantage-gap-emerges-as-leaders-reap-benefits-while-staff-lag-behindThu, 03 Jul 2025 08:24:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/ai-advantage-gap-emerges-as-leaders-reap-benefits-while-staff-lag-behindNew research from Employment Hero highlights a widening gap in AI use between leaders and junior staff, with poor implementation linked to productivity loss. Smaller firms are most at risk, prompting calls for more inclusive, skills-focused AI adoption strategies.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/employers-urged-to-act-on-future-skills-as-open-university-report-shows-planning-gapsWed, 25 Jun 2025 12:02:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/employers-urged-to-act-on-future-skills-as-open-university-report-shows-planning-gapsThe Open University’s latest Business Barometer reveals that most UK employers lack a plan for future skills, despite mounting shortages. The report urges bold action, with Gen Z ready to engage, but leadership, investment and strategy falling short.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/uk-government-launches-187m-techfirst-skills-programme-with-ai-focusMon, 23 Jun 2025 10:05:24 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/uk-government-launches-187m-techfirst-skills-programme-with-ai-focusUK’s £187m TechFirst scheme will deliver AI and digital skills to 1m pupils and 7.5m adults, backed by industry and regional training partnerships.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/toolkit-aims-to-help-ld-leaders-build-strategic-credibilityTue, 24 Jun 2025 10:06:12 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/toolkit-aims-to-help-ld-leaders-build-strategic-credibilityA new toolkit has been launched to support L&D leaders working to improve alignment with business strategy and increase their influence at senior levels.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/genai-skills-surge-globally-while-uk-us-and-australia-lag-behindWed, 18 Jun 2025 08:45:11 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/genai-skills-surge-globally-while-uk-us-and-australia-lag-behindDemand for generative AI skills is accelerating rapidly, with enrolments in online GenAI courses rising 195% year-on-year; Switzerland, Netherlands and Sweden top global rankings.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/gaps-in-career-paths-costs-uk-economy-96-billionWed, 21 May 2025 08:10:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/gaps-in-career-paths-costs-uk-economy-96-billionNew report details the economic and personal impact of learning gaps during major career transitions, including from formal education to work, from one job to another, and disruptions caused by AI automation.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/ai-fuelled-challenges-in-developing-skillsTue, 20 May 2025 17:23:53 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/ai-fuelled-challenges-in-developing-skillsThe pace of technological change is creating a new wave of skill shortages and gaps, prompting HR to refocus and expand skills-building efforts.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/lt2025-rob-hubbardSat, 10 May 2025 05:07:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/lt2025-rob-hubbardRob Hubbard on the critical skills and leadership competencies needed in business to lead sustainability.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/mentor-group-bolsters-senior-leadership-team-with-key-hireTue, 08 Apr 2025 17:54:16 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/mentor-group-bolsters-senior-leadership-team-with-key-hireSales training company Mentor Group has appointed Lisa Ojomoh its Chief Revenue Officer.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/substantial-skills-gap-follows-rise-in-tech-prioritiesTue, 18 Mar 2025 22:04:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/substantial-skills-gap-follows-rise-in-tech-prioritiesSkills and training missing from boardroom priorities; AI not reflected in training initiatives.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/capita-learning-chief-joins-lantraMon, 10 Mar 2025 13:54:45 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/capita-learning-chief-joins-lantraEnvironment industries skills body, Lantra, appoints Nick Juba CEO.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/half-dont-have-ai-strategiesThu, 06 Mar 2025 22:21:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2025/half-dont-have-ai-strategiesResearch finds more than half of organizations don't have comprehensive AI strategies and AI skills gaps are preventing effective AI implementation.]]>