<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Learning News</title><atom:link href="https://learningnews.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" /><link>https://learningnews.com</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:52:11 GMT</pubDate><generator>Learning News RSS Generator</generator><image><url>https://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.png</url><title>FeedForAll Sample Feed</title><link>https://learningnews.com</link><description>Learning News</description><width>144</width><height>144</height></image><description>Learning News</description><language>en</language><item><title>Mediazoo Group Whitepaper Finds the Missing Variable in AI Performance Is Human</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-whitepaper-finds-the-missing-variable-in-ai-performance-is-human</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-whitepaper-finds-the-missing-variable-in-ai-performance-is-human</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57014/the ai performance gap - media zoo - learning news.png">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. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Learning Awards 2027 finalists are announced</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-and-performance-institute/2026/the-learning-awards-2027-finalists-are-announced</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:11:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-and-performance-institute/2026/the-learning-awards-2027-finalists-are-announced</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57015/2027 finalist shareables 12.png">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.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CLO100 announces CLO Executive Network™ as the new identity for its learning leadership community</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/clo100/2026/clo100-announces-clo-executive-network-as-the-new-identity-for-its-learning-leadership-community</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/clo100/2026/clo100-announces-clo-executive-network-as-the-new-identity-for-its-learning-leadership-community</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57007/clo executive network.png">The CLO Executive Network™ brings together established and aspiring learning leaders for peer support, practical insight and professional development. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Employers commit to apprenticeships and work experience under sector jobs plans</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-commit-to-apprenticeships-and-work-experience-under-sector-jobs-plans</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-commit-to-apprenticeships-and-work-experience-under-sector-jobs-plans</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57008/routes into skilled work - learning news.png">Professional services firms pledge 22,400 under-25 apprentices a year for five years, alongside wider work experience and construction training commitments.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What You Missed at the 33rd Human Resource Summit</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/what-you-missed-at-the-33rd-human-resource-summit</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:46:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/what-you-missed-at-the-33rd-human-resource-summit</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56998/hr26 cover 1.png">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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Better workplace AI training could deliver a $177 billion boost to the US economy by 2030 </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/better-workplace-ai-training-could-deliver-a-177-billion-boost-to-the-us-economy-by-2030</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:37:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/better-workplace-ai-training-could-deliver-a-177-billion-boost-to-the-us-economy-by-2030</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56996/ross garner and rodrigo bolanos.jpg">Better workplace AI training could unlock $177 billion for the US economy by 2030, according to new analysis from workplace learning company, Mindtools Kineo. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World of Learning Summit Conference Programme 2027 Released</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-summit-conference-programme-2027-released</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-summit-conference-programme-2027-released</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57016/full conference room.jpg">The World of Learning Summit 2027 will return to Olympia, London, on 2 &amp; 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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Capita maintains LPI Accredited Learning Provider status, held since 2019</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-and-performance-institute/2026/capita-maintains-lpi-accredited-learning-provider-status-held-since-2019</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-and-performance-institute/2026/capita-maintains-lpi-accredited-learning-provider-status-held-since-2019</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>iSpring AI Days explores what L&amp;D should delegate to AI</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-ai-days-explores-what-ld-should-delegate-to-ai</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-ai-days-explores-what-ld-should-delegate-to-ai</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56991/1536 768.png">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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent &amp; People Success </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/fosway/2026/the-2026-fosway-9-grid-for-talent-people-success</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:07:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/fosway/2026/the-2026-fosway-9-grid-for-talent-people-success</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56989/2026 fosway 9-grid - talent and people success.jpg">October 2026: Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent &amp; 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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>US banks’ junior workforce shrinks as senior roles grow</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/revelio-labs/2026/us-banks-junior-workforce-shrinks-as-senior-roles-grow</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:47:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/revelio-labs/2026/us-banks-junior-workforce-shrinks-as-senior-roles-grow</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56985/fewer juniors more senior banking roles - learning news.png">Revelio Labs data raises questions about banks’ future supply of expertise as junior headcount falls and financial analysts progress faster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI skills gaps undermine returns as capability ownership divides leaders</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-gaps-undermine-returns-as-capability-ownership-divides-leaders</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:21:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-gaps-undermine-returns-as-capability-ownership-divides-leaders</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56983/skills gaps hold back ai returns - learnig news.png">UK survey links missed AI returns to skills gaps, with technology receiving greater spending emphasis than workforce capability.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bridge Named a 2026 Choice Award Winner by Training Magazine Network </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-2026-choice-award-winner-by-training-magazine-network</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-2026-choice-award-winner-by-training-magazine-network</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Learning and HR professionals recognize Bridge's all-in-one skills development and performance platform in the LMS category.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sponge relaunches podcast as Sponge Sessions, opening with Deloitte on AI transformation</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/sponge-relaunches-podcast-as-sponge-sessions-opening-with-deloitte-on-ai-transformation</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:10:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/sponge-relaunches-podcast-as-sponge-sessions-opening-with-deloitte-on-ai-transformation</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">New live podcast format launches on 21 October with Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bridge Named a Top 20 People's Choice LMS for 2026 by eLearning Industry </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-top-20-peoples-choice-lms-for-2026-by-elearning-industry</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:39:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-top-20-peoples-choice-lms-for-2026-by-elearning-industry</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Verified user reviews rank Bridge's connected learning, skills, and performance platform among the top learning management systems.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI is Disguising Procrastination as Productivity, New Study Suggests</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/ai-is-disguising-procrastination-as-productivity-new-study-suggests</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:37:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/ai-is-disguising-procrastination-as-productivity-new-study-suggests</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">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.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>L&amp;D needs a role in shaping how work changes</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-needs-a-role-in-shaping-how-work-changes</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-needs-a-role-in-shaping-how-work-changes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56972/ld needs a role in shaping how work changes - learning news.png">L&D needs a role in shaping work as AI, hybrid working and pressure on entry routes change how incoming workers acquire experience.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Marshall E-Learning founder launches new AI student support project</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/marshall-e-learning-founder-launches-new-ai-student-support-project</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:58:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/marshall-e-learning-founder-launches-new-ai-student-support-project</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56970/student compass founders - learning news.png">Student Compass explores a move from traditional click-and-read digital learning towards question-and-answer support.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Expands Structured Enterprise Language Learning Across Its 50+ Language Portfolio</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-expands-structured-enterprise-language-learning-across-its-50-language-portfolio</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-expands-structured-enterprise-language-learning-across-its-50-language-portfolio</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56967/speexxpressreleasepr50languagesenlearning image.png">More languages across the existing Speexx portfolio now include structured learning experiences, AI-powered communication practice, assessments, and trainer-led development for global workforces.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LearnWorlds unveils its Living Learning System for instructional designers</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/learnworlds-unveils-its-living-learning-system-for-instructional-designers</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:33:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/learnworlds-unveils-its-living-learning-system-for-instructional-designers</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">The AI-enabled LMS keeps instructional designers in charge of the decisions that shape learning, with a live preview on 13 October.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>