Ciphr eLearning's new microlearning suite includes 11 bite-sized versions of some of their bestselling courses, including diversity in the workplace, safeguarding, recruitment and manager's toolkit
New research finds AI adoption in learning widespread but ownership and strategy unclear.
Empathy is often celebrated as a leadership strength, the skill that builds trust, engagement and better teams. But what happens when there’s too much of it?
A bite-sized news round up: AI in Learning Report; Mobilising generation numb; Connect 2025 preview; AI agents and sales enablement; AI skills for L&D; Training Journal 60th anniversary; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Artificial intelligence is transforming corporate learning and development. What once required weeks of instructional design and production time can now be completed in minutes using AI-powered tools. Companies are using AI to convert internal documents, policy guides, onboarding materials and assessments into sleek, interactive learning content faster and more affordably than ever before. But while AI is helping to speed up and scale training, there is a growing concern many organisations are overlooking: what happens to the data you upload?
In this month’s edition of Summit Solutions, Bridgeability makes a strong case for the lasting value of face-to-face learning - highlighting how in-person experiences drive motivation, connection, and real skill development in ways virtual formats can’t always replicate.
Amazon confirms major job cuts: with the tech giant shifting from a pandemic-era hiring spree to re-structuring for the AI age, learning teams must recalibrate from ‘training what we have’ to ‘building who we’ll need’.
October 2025: Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success. The research shows that a challenging economy is making for a cautious talent solutions market, pushing HR teams to reduce costs. And yet, many skills and workforce intelligence solutions are reporting strong growth, and AI continues to dominate vendor roadmaps and disrupt traditional talent management processes. It’s clear that in areas where there is strong business impact, there is still plenty of opportunity for innovation and expansion.
Partnership fills multiple market needs identified in recent 2025 Brandon Hall Group research brief.
Donald H Taylor and Egle Vinauskaite present the findings of this year’s AI in Learning report.
Recruitment and retention are seen as the biggest workplace challenges for UK employers heading into 2026, according to new research by Ciphr.
The 32nd Human Resource Summit brought together senior HR leaders for three days of connection, reflection, and inspiration on Portugal’s stunning west coast. From Raphael Rowe’s thought-provoking keynote to lively strategy sessions and vineyard dinners, the event struck the perfect balance between professional development and genuine community.
Bluewater Learning, a global leader in learning and talent technology consulting and support services, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Cognota, the market leader in LearnOps® software. The deepened collaboration will help organizations assess, optimize, and elevate their learning operations maturity to achieve measurable business impact.
A new survey finds UK firms expanding global hiring fastest among major economies, with 85% planning to double overseas recruitment within two years as wage inflation and AI skills shortages bite.
City & Guilds of London Institute to sell its awarding and training businesses to PeopleCert, refocusing its mission on charitable impact through The City & Guilds Foundation.
Virtual College is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of delivering high-quality digital learning, compliance training, and professional development solutions to learners and organisations across the UK and beyond.
Global corporate training market projected to reach $805.6 billion by 2035, driven by digital transformation and upskilling demand.
Lack of boardroom approval and shrinking budgets suggest L&D programmes are overlooked despite their proven impact on workforce transformation and business growth
Series A startups are raising twice as much per employee as in 2020, staying leaner as AI boosts productivity.
CIM and Meirc have formed a unique partnership to deliver CIM’s training programmes in the GCC; Meirc will deliver CIM’s Impact Development Programme, equipping marketers with capabilities aligned to global best practice, driving strategic, brand, and digital excellence; CIM training programme delivered by Meirc will become available from January 2026; CIM and Meirc representatives present at the HRSE HR Summit & Expo – 22-23 October, Dubai.
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.
KPMG UK has been awarded formal accreditation by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), recognising the firm’s outstanding Learning Services offering across design, delivery, technology, governance, and measurement.
To celebrate six decades supporting workplace learning, TJ is hosting a one-day conference in London this November.
GoodHabitz achieves Gold Standard Learning Provider Accreditation from the LPI, validating its commitment to engaging and impactful online learning.
The LPI has announced the shortlisted entries for The Learning Awards 2026. Finalists, chosen for their innovation and impact, will now advance to the judging phase.
In From Go-Live to Payoff: How to Improve Software ROI in Real Time, Nicole Kastner, Director of DAP at Learning Pool explores how organisations can maximise return on investment from new software deployments by harnessing real-time learning, adoption strategies, and performance support. Join the session to discover how to shift from post-launch training to continuous, data-driven enablement that sustains momentum and drives long-term value.
Workplace Engagement Report finds Gen Z hardest to engage, while managers face burnout and disengagement.
New research by Ciphr and the charity Endometriosis UK finds that most managers lack the right training and resources to support employees with endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions
The Intersection of Humanity and Technology: A look ahead to the Learning Network's annual conference in London, 14 November.
Discover how workplace learning will evolve by 2030 in this exclusive webinar from Learning Pool. Join experts Stefan Eger, Lindsey Coode, and Alan Mellish as they reveal insights from the Workplace Learning 2030 Report, including seven game-changing shifts in L&D, strategies to build adaptive learning ecosystems, real-world scenarios for the future of work, and actionable recommendations to transform L&D from a cost centre into a business driver.
Virtual College by Netex is proud to announce the launch of its Misogyny Awareness in the Workplace training - a CPD-certified course designed to help organisations build safer, more respectful work environments.
Bluewater Learning has appointed David Kelly, one of the learning sector’s most recognised voices, as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation.
Is AI really replacing people? Far from it. As machines take on more tasks, the demand for human skills — judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence — is skyrocketing. In this month's Summit Solutions, Thrive reveals why investing in people power is the real competitive edge in an AI-driven world.
A bite-sized news round up: L&D employment update; AI in learning Fosway research; UK skills investment and marketing careers; World of Learning preview; AstraZeneca Learning Team of the Year; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
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.
Virtual College by Netex has announced the launch of a new CPD-certified training course to help organisations prepare for the introduction of Martyn’s Law, the upcoming legislation designed to strengthen public safety and venue security.
65% of UK HR professionals expect to change jobs within the next year, according to new research by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr. Wanting to gain new knowledge and skills was the top reason cited by those planning to make a move.
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.
Why is ESG reporting proving so difficult for organisations? Training strategy outlined in white paper from Kineo; Interview with Marketing Manager, Celine Dang.
Acquisition Will Combine Sana's AI-Powered Search, Agents, and Learning with Workday Context and Data to Power Proactive, Personalized, and Intelligent Employee Experiences
Learning Pool has announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 audit and achieved Cyber Essentials certification, underscoring its commitment to data protection, security, and compliance. The SOC 2 audit, conducted by A-LIGN, validates the company’s robust controls across security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy, while the UK’s Cyber Essentials certification confirms defenses against common cyber threats. Chief Information Officer Michael Kelly emphasized that these achievements strengthen customer trust and highlight Learning Pool’s ongoing investment in safeguarding data and ensuring secure, reliable learning platforms for organizations worldwide.
ATD-accredited nine-course academy helps L&D teams align with business goals, master AI, and demonstrate measurable impact.
Joggle Learning, the groundbreaking AI-powered corporate knowledge delivery platform, will make its official UK market debut this week at Learning Live 2025. The innovative solution directly addresses the critical challenge facing learning professionals: making valuable LMS content instantly accessible when employees need it most.
Manageable brings innovative solutions and thought leadership to the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum
Rise Up has once again been shortlisted in the prestigious Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year category, reaffirming its position as a leader in learning and development innovation.
Many sales programmes fail not for lack of training, but because they rest on weak pipeline data, poor qualification and unbalanced coverage.
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.
GP Strategies is participating as an exhibitor at the upcoming LEARNING LIVE event hosted by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) in London on September 17-18.
2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds Cloud HR adjusting to TA acquisitions, work redesign and skills strategy uncertainty
A Learning News report on the UK L&D jobs market, with data on vacancies, hiring trends and redundancies.
NIIT has achieved Gold Accreditation with the Learning and Performance Institute, recognising its global leadership in delivering innovative, high-impact learning solutions and strengthening its partnership with the LPI.
CIPD warns rising absence, mental health strain and budget pressures are putting UK workforce wellbeing under growing strain.
New AI-enabled platform combines compliance expertise with self-service tools to accelerate cross-border hiring and workforce management.
Discover how diverse thinking can unlock innovation and reduce risk. Join Acteon’s must-attend event for leaders and practitioners across People, Comms, L&D, Change and more.
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.
The US added 50,000 jobs in August, with postings and hiring both down. Salaries edged higher, in the first release of a new monthly labour data series.
Training Industry has named its 2025 list of top experiential learning technologies companies, recognising providers that use immersive solutions such as virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), simulations and serious games to support corporate training.
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.
Europe signals rising demand for PhD talent but weak salary growth leaves US industry roles more attractive for new research graduates.
Learning Pool Live is back—and bigger than ever. On Thursday 9 October, Learning Pool return to The Brewery, London for a full day of inspiration, innovation, and hands-on learning. For L&D leaders and professionals, this is the workplace learning event of the year—and places are limited.
Survey highlights stability at the top, the rise of generative AI, video’s dominance, social platforms regaining ground and more focus on personal tools over training tools and course libraries.
How will AI reshape the role of HR leaders? In this month’s Summit Solutions, we explore where optimism meets caution, and what HR and L&D leaders really need to know as AI accelerates change in the workplace.
The Training & Development Summit is a focused event organised for senior professionals who are directly responsible for their organisation’s learning & development requirements, as well as for those who provide the latest and greatest products and services within the sector.
The Learning Hack podcast launches its new season on 1 September 2025, releasing fortnightly until Christmas. Ranked in the global top 5% with listeners in 142 countries, upcoming guests include Jan Liphardt, Lori Niles-Hofmann, Brian Murphy, Jay Moore, Doug Scott, and Christian Ray Flores. Sponsored by Synthesia, iVentiv, and Venture Marketing.
L&D Free Spirits’ initiative with Venture Marketing Group continues to champion freelancers.
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.
How will the UK’s £1.2bn skills investment reshape marketing careers? Maggie Jones, Chartered Institute of Marketing, joins Learning News.
AI meeting tools are beginning to move beyond administrative support into active facilitation. Rather than just transcribing or summarising, some platforms are experimenting with guiding activities, shaping group dynamics and even injecting energy in real time.
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.
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.
Unapologetically raw, uplifting, and life-changing: New book Confidently Lost is here to rewrite the rules of resilience.
Learning & development consultancy joins global platform to boost training impact through real-time learner feedback.
A new Insights Media report finds that most employees now value career development and employability more than traditional perks like remote work.
As HR leaders prepare to tackle challenges from AI to wellbeing, the 32nd HR Summit returns to Lisbon this October. This article explores what to expect at the long-running event - from strategic sessions and high-value networking to curated 1-1 meetings with solution providers.
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.
LNTV, Aug 21: Sarah Clayton-Jones on founding Read to Lead, a book-based peer learning business; Andy Lancaster talks about his new book on Organisational Learning Communities; Two organisers from this year's Learning Technologies Thirty Under 30 programme; Plus all the news.
Axia Solutions is playing a growing role in strengthening the West Midlands economy through targeted workplace learning programmes tailored to local industry needs.
Continuous development in sales requires a shift in mindset, method and technology.
Improving access to flexible working could be the most challenging measure in the Employment Rights Bill for employers, according to new research by HR software provider Ciphr.
CLO100 is pleased to announce that Learn Amp has joined the CLO100 Community as a Community Partner.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Zambia Institute of Marketing have formed a strategic alliance to advance the marketing profession in both the United Kingdom and Zambia. This partnership will offer numerous benefits to marketers in both regions, including improved access to professional development opportunities. ZIM, together with CIM’s other international partners, will recognise and adopt the Global Professional Marketing Framework.
Imparta has launched a fully agentic version of i-Coach® AI, delivering personalised, proactive, and powerful sales enablement at enterprise scale through 20+ specialised AI agents.
Andy Lancaster, Laura Overton, Helen Marshall and Tracy Shah look ahead to World of Learning this October.
CLO100 & Rockmouse are hosting a panel discussion on the role of AI in shaping the future of learning and development. The event will take place on 14th August and is open to the wider L&D community.
A new one-day virtual conference is putting self-employed learning professionals front and centre
Virtual College has published a new blog explaining Awaab’s Law, a landmark step in UK housing safety that comes into effect from October 2025.
The evolution of LinkedIn Learning harnesses a company’s internal job and skill architecture and real-time insights from over a billion career paths.
Paul Morgan, a seasoned learning leader, has launched the L&D Doctor Clinic, a bi-weekly forum for HR, L&D and talent professionals to seek confidential advice and support.
New report maps vendors’ current AI capabilities and future plans; interview with David Wilson, Fosway.
Understanding AI and the impact it will have on your market and business is one of the hottest topics in 2025. For learning leaders, that’s true too, but with a market dominated by AI hype and marketing noise, do you have the insight you need regarding AI today?
Corporate learning is often criticised for being slow, outdated, or uninspiring - especially when it comes to compliance. But what if the problem isn’t the content, but the experience? In this month’s Summit Solutions, All Purpose argues that L&D must borrow from UX design: starting with empathy, centring the learner, and co-creating experiences that reduce friction, spark curiosity, and truly engage.
CIM and MAZ announce new partnership to foster the advancement of the marketing profession in the UK and Zimbabwe. The partnership will see the organisations provide more opportunities for marketers in both regions. CIM and MAZ will develop a full-time student community through MAZ student members and The Marketing Club, a CIM initiative
Four emerging workplace trends highlight the rise of AI as a team member, the demand for emotionally intelligent leadership and the strategic value of adaptability, resilience and unlearning.
The 2025 Learning Leaders Forum promises to be a pivotal event for senior Learning and Development professionals, spotlighting the crucial role of strategic leadership in driving organisational success. With Manageable as an official sponsor, this partnership demonstrates a shared vision to elevate workplace learning through innovative solutions and expert collaboration. The forum offers an exclusive blend of thought leadership, practical insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities, making it an unmissable experience for those Leading the future of L&D.
AI is now the biggest story in all the HR, talent and learning segments, with rapid growth in corporate interest and virtually every vendor having an AI-led roadmap. The market noise about AI is immense, but the story beneath that is opaque and uncertain; never has there been a greater need to provide an honest detailed market analysis of what is real and what is hype, as well as who is succeeding – and how. Crucially, the research programme ties together both corporate and vendor experiences, offering equal footing and deep insights on both sides, and resulting in a series of unique public and private deliverables from Fosway.
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.
Imparta has been recognised for its agentic AI capabilities in Training Industry’s 2025 list. The list highlights tools that deliver autonomous, personalised learner support.
As artificial intelligence reshapes digital education, a new design philosophy is emerging called Vibe Design. This emotionally intelligent approach blends generative AI with human-centred instructional principles to produce deeply engaging, multimedia-rich eLearning experiences. Going beyond automation, Vibe Design enables educators to create content that not only informs but resonates, using AI agents to interpret mood, tone and creative intent. This article explores the rise of Vibe Design across coding, marketing and instructional design, and how platforms like Open eLMS AI are setting a new standard for scalable, aesthetic, and emotionally tuned digital learning.
Gloucestershire UK-based elearning company joins a global movement committed to using business as a force for good.
The Project Management Institute (PMI), the global authority for project professionals, is overhauling its digital learning ecosystem in a move to deliver more personalised, career-aligned learning at scale.
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