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    • Industrial relations training

      Features | Collective bargaining, consultation and conflict resolution |

      Businesses urged to rebuild lost capabilities in employee relations; Interview with Steve Webster, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution.

    • News roundup

      Breaking |

      Learning Awards finalists announced; 60 years of Training Journal; Four in five underestimate emotional bias; Rethinking People Enablement at Work; UK sickness absence at record high; Leaders say learning matters, but staff disagree.

    • AI in Learning Report 2025

      Features | L&D reaches a tipping point using AI |

      Eglė Vinauskaitė and Donald H Taylor join Learning News to present their 2025 research into how learning and development is using artificial intelligence.

    • Learning evaluation: obsessed with ROI?

      Features | Coursecheck |

      Chris Wigglesworth, Founder of learning evaluation provider, Coursecheck, says L&D is too focused on measuring ROI calculations and greater focus is needed on what drives outcomes.

    • Mobilising Generation Numb

      Features | Time to rethink people engagement |

      Whitepaper explores why employees feel disengaged and how organisations can rethink people enablement to restore energy, trust and connection at work; Interview with authors, Olivia Haywood, Chief Marketing Officer and Josh Cardoz, Chief Creative & Learning Officer, Sponge.

    • Agentic AI to reshape sales enablement

      Features |

      Imparta CEO Richard Barkey speaks to Learning News about the role of agentic AI in sales enablement and how the company’s latest i-Coach® AI release is designed to transform sales performance.

    • ESG Reporting Skills Gap

      Features | Kineo |

      Why is ESG reporting proving so difficult for organisations? Training strategy outlined in white paper from Kineo; Interview with Marketing Manager, Celine Dang.

    • Human-First Sales Transformation: Three Pain Points from the LPI’s Learning Live conference floor

      Learning News | KWC Global |

      At Learning Live, KWC Global highlighted three sales capability challenges: embedding a sales culture beyond business development, enabling cross-selling through collaboration, and proving ROI of sales training. Their Rainmaker programme delivers measurable results, boosting engagement, revenue, and confidence, emphasising a human-first approach in an AI-driven world.

    • L&D Employment: ‘Open to Work’

      Features |

      The number of learning and development professionals looking for work in the UK has risen sharply in 2025. L&D recruiter, Nick Jones, Blue Eskimo, has the statistics and joins Rob Clarke on Learning News.

    • CLO Lens September Edition Explores AI Transformation and Leadership Energy

      CLO100 | 11th September 2025 |

      The September edition of CLO Lens magazine is now available, offering Learning and Development professionals fresh perspectives on the industry's evolution. This issue focuses on AI's strategic role, the power of simplicity, and the importance of human energy in leadership. Featuring insights from top L&D figures, including members of the CLO100 community, the magazine provides practical ideas to energise professional approaches for the autumn season.

    • News roundup

      Breaking |

      US jobs growth slows; Top 20 experiential learning technologies companies; Cognitive diversity event for L&D; US PhD graduates turn away from Europe; Learning Pool Live announced; New podcast from Media Zoo and LPI; YouTube retains top spot in learning tools; New Season of Learning Hack podcast; AI Masterclasses for C-Suite Leaders.

    • AI skills for L&D and senior leaders

      Features | CLO100 |

      CLO100 has launched a new suite of AI courses for learning and development teams and senior leaders; News interview with Cathy Hoy from CLO100 and Craig Simon from RockMouse, the developer of the courses.

    • News roundup

      Breaking |

      Hearing quieter voices; New book from Gavin Oattes; New Sponge chief; Lisbon HR Summit; Career growth #1 priority; AI training for L&D; AI steps up as meeting facilitator; CIM response to the Spending Review.

    • Supporting inclusive organisational cultures: Giving introverts more room to be heard

      Acteon Communication and Learning |

      In organisations the loudest voices often dominate the conversation - but at what cost? Inclusive, collaborative cultures that embrace diversity of thought, personality, and experiences, help organisations to thrive. Failing to create space for quieter voices risks overlooking innovative, game-changing ideas.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Bersin calls for rethink of corporate learning; Helix launch; Gold Learning Provider; Digital Learning Realities; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • News roundup

      Breaking |

      Most AI in workplace learning still in roadmap; Docebo revenue up 14%; Thrive acquires Huler; Imparta announces agentic sales enablement ecosystem; Employment Rights Bill to drive urgent upskilling in HR - Ciphr research; Bridge launches Report Club analytics services; Bridging the ESG Skills Gap - Kineo paper; Nimble achieves B Corp; Rise of Vibe Design in digital learning - Open eLMS.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Talent Acquisition Market 2025; L&D Economy 2025 - Salaries; Learning Professional of the Year; UK Industrial Policy and Skills; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • July Edition of CLO Lens Magazine Released 

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      CLO100 publish the July edition of CLO Lens, the digital magazine for L&D. This month's theme is 'Marketing Learning.' Designed to help L&D leaders to take their function to the next level by building intentional learning brands and positioning themselves as strategic partners within their organisations. 

    • News roundup

      Breaking |

      L&D rethink; LEARNINGLIVE; 10-Year NHS plan; AstraZeneca AI upskilling; Top AI in training; Skills intelligence launch; Thrive financials and new deals; Learning Tech Awards; Cognota Deloitte alliance.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: L&D priorities and AI; Mindtools acquires Kineo; Fosway announces AI research realities programme; Learning Leader of the Year; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Liverpool University strikes over RTO policy

      Learning News |

      Major employers like HSBC and Google are tightening return-to-office rules, but pushback is growing. Research shows many workers resist rigid policies, crystallised in Liverpool this week with University staff heading for the picket line over its new policy requiring 60% office attendance.

    • Corporate Training Landscape Map

      Learning News | Training Industry |

      Training Industry’s 2025 map covers 1,300+ providers across 21 segments; New market categories including agentic AI and learning strategy; Designed to help L&D teams navigate vendor landscape.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Altman sets 24-month timeline for L&D to rebuild around AI agents; GAI skills surge globally - UK, US and Aus lag behind; Customer learning grows in importance; Career growth still outranks pay for learners; Proven performance gain by aligning L&D; Performance reviews damaging mental health.

    • IT skills 2025: Interview with QA

      Features | QA |

      QA CLO, Jo Bishenden, joins Learning News to discuss how the company is responding to changing IT skills demands.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      News roundup from the Learning Technologies 2025 event and all the latest headlines.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Gaps in career paths costs UK economy £96 Billion

    • Learning Professional of the Year: Susi Miller

      Features |

      Susi Miller, founder of the accessible and inclusive learning content business, eLAHub, was awarded the Gold Learning Professional of the Year award and joins Learning News to discuss her work.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Mindtools acquires Kineo; Is an LMS always necessary?; Bridge appoints Liam Butler CEO; New approaches to meet human skills need; Workload top cause of stress; Entries open for Learning Technologies Awards.

    • April's Edition of CLO Lens on ‘Business Alignment’: Unlocking Organisational Success

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      The April's edition of CLO Lens has arrived, putting the spotlight on a critical theme for modern organisations: Business Alignment. This month’s issue goes deep into how aligning learning and development initiatives with overarching business strategies can drive measurable impact, create resilient teams, and position organisations for long-term success.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Training market reaches almost $400 billion, Omniplex Learning reports strong growth, Surveying opens for Fosway's Digital Learning Research 2025, Rise Up launches AI-powered Memorisation, Shackleton-Jones to keynote leadership forum, Docebo announces raft of AI-powered products.

    • Training market $391 billion

      Training Industry |

      The market for corporate training has reached almost four hundred billion USD globally, growing at 3.45% annually over the last three years - Training Industry annual report.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Thrive to launch AI Assistant; Integrating marketing into learning; AI enhancements for PeopleFluent; How AI agents are transforming L&D; Using analytics to amplify HR's voice; Learning leaders event announced.

    • Learning Leader of the Year: Sarah Maclot

      News features in association with LPI |

      Sarah Maclot, recipient of the Gold Learning Leader of the Year award at the Learning Awards, discusses her work with Rob Clarke on Learning News.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Sexual misconduct training; Skills enablement platform; Support for children's mental health; Misogyny in the spotlight; £1 Million investment for Assemble You; Buyers seek further proof of ROI.

    • Digital learning market 2025

      News features in association with LPI |

      Fosway's Myles Runham joins Learning News with the latest digital learning market report and vendor 9-Grid.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round-up: Learning systems market; L&D employment; Learning Live AI Edition; AI in HR; Journalist-led case studies; LPI community; Plus all the latest news.

    • Virtual College by Netex March Round-Up

      Virtual College by Netex |

      This March, Virtual College by Netex is excited to bring updated training, exclusive customer workshops and insightful blog content to enhance learning and workplace safety. Plus, stay tuned for a special announcement.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Neurodiversity lacking support; ESG maturity; HR's favourite work; XR market growth; Proving ROI; AI-powered leadership mentor.

    • Personality tests locking neurodivergent people out of jobs

      Learning News | Strenghtscope |

      Some of the UK's biggest companies are locking neurodivergent people out of jobs through their personality tests. We look at ways businesses can empower neurodivergent employees through a focus on individuality, creating safe spaces for honest and open dialogue, and strengths-based hiring.

    • AI research for learning, talent and HR teams

      News features in association with LPI |

      Fosway is establishing a new research study to help learning, talent and HR teams with AI strategy decision making; Reporting later in 2025 on AI use cases, implementation strategy, technologies, and governance and risk.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Over half don't have AI strategies; Docebo tenfold profit increase to $26M; Learning systems market growth; Whatfix unveils ScreenSense; Employers urged to do more to tackle gender bias; Selling in a world of tariffs

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round-up: Sentiment towards AI in L&D has increased worldwide; Gender pay gap; L&D redundancies down slightly but remain high; LPI-Microsoft partnership; HR jobs threat; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Sentiment towards AI in L&D increases worldwide; Employee experience gets thumbs down; 45% of UK adults face workplace discrimination.

    • Sentiment towards AI in L&D increases worldwide

      News features in association with LPI |

      AI breaks another record for what is hot in L&D; sentiment towards consulting with the business, showing value and performance support also rise; Donald H Taylor joins Learning News with this year's sentiment survey results.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Financial pressures close in on skills as top business challenge; AI report raises jobs fears; LPI and Microsoft announce partnership.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round-up: L&D Skills and the LPI Capability Map; Business challenges and HR priorities; L&D employment landscape; Market conditions - Omniplex Learning and Kineo; New Mindtools; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.

    • HR Budgets and Investment

      News features in association with LPI |

      Which areas of HR investment are increasing and where are belts tightening? Research into HR expenditure with David Perring, Fosway.

    • L&D Economy 2025: Kineo outlook

      News features in association with LPI |

      Matthew Mella, Learning Experience Design Team Lead at Kineo, joins Learning News with his thoughts on delivering for customers in 2025.

    • L&D Economy 2025: Omniplex Learning

      News features in association with LPI |

      Patrick Jocelyn, CEO at Omniplex Learning, joins Learning News with his view on market conditions and how the learning services provider increased its revenues by 25%.

    • Mindtools M: Suite and brand refresh

      News features in association with LPI |

      Shabnam Shahani, Mindtools CEO, joins Learning News to explain why it launched M: Suite and the thinking behind Mindtools’ new brand identity.

    • L&D Economy 2025

      News features in association with LPI |

      How might Learning and Development fare in the year ahead? Learning leaders provide their assessment of the economics, budgets and investment and priorities in L&D.

    • Coming soon: L&D Economy 2025

      Features |

      How might Learning and Development fare in the year ahead? Learning leaders provide their assessment of the economics, employment landscape and priorities in L&D in 2025; a new multi-part series starts soon.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round-up: Leading the use of AI in L&D - interview with the LPI’s new AI chief; Talent management tech - David Perring; Aligning L&D - Henriette Kloots’ revised world map; John Helmer has news about the new season of the Learning Hack podcast; Rob Clarke looks ahead to 2025; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      CoachHub secures €40 investment.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round-up: Learning Technologies Awards; Cloud HR market; Skills economy; L&D sentiment; Digital learning realities - AI; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      AR/VR adoption increases; Princess Royal Training Awards; Connect 2024; Docebo; Tech learners; Totara.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Extended reality learning deals, Totara appoints Dave Cruickshank CEO, UK productivity and skills, managers' skills assessment, Speexx Exchange line-up.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Virtual human companions, stress at work, L&D and the C-suite.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Training gaps for frontline workers, growth for skills-focussed platform vendors.

    • Trends in Learning 2024

      Features | Open University |

      The Open University has identified emerging trends that are, or will, impact on the world of work: AI ethics, intelligent content, AI conversations, peaceful relations, climate action and XR assessments.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Open University Learning Trends Report 2024

    • The New Learning Technology Landscape

      Features | Fosway Digital Learning Realities 2024 |

      Interview with David Perring concluding the 2024 Digital Learning Realities series, looking at the new learning technology landscape and evolving the learning experience.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Instant avatars, adaptive learning, measuring impact, and more...

    • Measuring impact, exclusive to a select few?

      Features |

      The Measuring the Business Impact of Learning report is in its eighth year and shows the persistent challenges L&D has getting to grips with measuring what it does. Interview with report authors Piers Lea, LTG and Tammy Rutherford, Watershed.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Learning Technologies Autumn Forum

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Human skills, Whatfix, Skills and UK growth, and more...

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Top 40 edtech startups; Skills replaces compliance as top priority for L&D; Workforce readiness gap; CIM digital agility courses; CIPD learning job cuts; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • AI and L&D: AI’s Impact Today and Tomorrow

      Features | Fosway Digital Learning Realities 2024 |

      Adoption of AI in learning has only truly progressed for a small minority of L&D teams; interview with David Perring exploring the 3rd in Fosway's series of Digital Learning Realities reports.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Impact of AI, 5app new CEO, Learning Awards, and more...

    • L&D Budgets and Investment Trends 2024

      Features |

      Learning is under increased scrutiny and throughout 2023 and 2024 many L&D budgets have felt the pinch; interview with David Perring, Fosway, exploring Fosway's 2024 Digital Learning Realities reports.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins | London |

      A bite-sized news round up, in association with CLO100: Building better managers; L&D qualifications; Cybersecurity training; HR realities survey; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Top 40 edtech startups

      Features |

      Learning News reviews the 2024 list of top emerging edtech companies.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Learning Leaders programme; Networking for freelancers; Employer relations; Learning Operations programme; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Dr Nigel Paine and Matt Richter launch The Building Leadership Capability Series

      Nigel Paine | London, UK |

      Leadership expert Dr Nigel Paine joins forces with writer and thinker Matt Richter, CEO of the L&D Accelerator, to deliver a 12-month leadership capability series. The series is designed to help the participants build their own leadership capability by thinking hard and working on some of their current challenges.

    • Large enterprise learning 2024

      Features | Fosway |

      The complexity and sophistication of buyers' needs for learning systems in the largest organisations, and the systems vendors and their trajectories.