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    • The Chartered Institute of Marketing and Zambia Institute of Marketing Announce Partnership

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      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.

    • Crushed by Compliance: Why L&D Needs UX Strategy - Summit Solutions

      Summit Events |

      Corporate learning is often criticised for being slow, outdated, or uninspiring - especially when it comes to compliance.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.

    • The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe Form Alliance

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      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

    • Manageable Named as an Official Sponsor of CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 | July 28, 2025 – London |

      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.

    • Fosway Group publishes ‘AI Market Assessment for Talent Acquisition ’ paper and announces strategic research programme on AI in HR, talent and learning

      Fosway |

      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.

    • 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.

    • Designing with Feeling: The Rise of Vibe AI in Digital Learning

      Open eLMS |

      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.

    • 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.

    • Safety training goes viral on TikTok

      Acteon Communication and Learning |

      A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound-alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned.

    • AI readiness tool for L&D teams

      Learning News | AI Readiness |

      Ross Stevenson, founder of learning consultancy Steal These Thoughts, has released an AI readiness assessment aimed at learning and development professionals.

    • The Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Macau Marketing Institute Renew Partnership

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      CIM and MMI continue partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession in Macau and the UK. The collaboration will support marketers throughout Macau and the UK, assisting career development. British and Macanese marketers will gain access to cutting-edge resources designed to enhance their skills and boost organisational performance.

    • People-focused cultural change on LNTV

      Learning Now tv |

      LNTV, Jun 26: Yasmine Alani champions people-focused cultural change; Lori Niles-Hofmann reveals the story behind her book on edtech transformation and Rob Hubbard continues his mini-series on Sustainability.

    • Don’t fear AI, train with it

      Learning News | ATD Middle East 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE |

      Global talent leaders charted the future of learning at the ATD Conference in Abu Dhabi this week with a clear message for learning and development to embrace AI.

    • Virti at Learning Live AI Edition

      Learning News | Learning Live AI Edition, Virti |

      Role-play platform and immersive video provider, Virti, is exhibing at the upcoming Learning Live AI Edition event, next week in London.

    • 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.

    • Customer learning grows in importance

      Learning News | LearnUpon |

      Learning and development has a growing role in customer retention and growth and is set to expand with 92% of organisations in 2025. Business impact is clear, but tech and measurement challenges persist.

    • QA Marks 25 Years of Accreditation with the Learning and Performance Institute in Major Strategic Collaboration

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      QA and the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) have renewed their strategic collaboration in celebration of QA’s remarkable achievement, 25 years of continuous accreditation. This milestone highlights QA’s enduring commitment to delivering high-impact, capability-led learning and setting industry standards for quality and innovation. From workforce transformation to social impact through initiatives like Dreamflight, QA exemplifies purpose-driven learning. As the partnership deepens, both organisations will continue working together throughout 2025 to shape the future of learning through events, strategic initiatives, and thought leadership.

    • Career growth still outranks pay in L&D priorities

      Learning News | Shaping the Future of Learning & Development, Litmos |

      Employees prioritise career growth over pay when engaging in training; 32.6% cite advancement as main motivator; only 15.2% choose financial incentives; High demand for skill-building, personalisation and autonomy; Many lack control or guidance; Majority open to AI-driven learning; Study on the future of L&D.

    • Thinking in pictures: Expert tips on visual communication

      Acteon Communication and Learning |

      Are organisations missing a trick by not using visual communication more at work? Although a picture says a thousand words, many are quick to disregard it as a brilliant option for sharing internal comms messages – perhaps because it doesn’t feel quite ‘serious’ enough?

    • Real Conversations. Real Results. Why RBW25 Hit the Mark

      Summit Events |

      The 10th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit brought HR leaders and solution providers together for an inspiring, insight-packed experience in Sitges. With curated 1-1 meetings, strategy-led discussions, and no hard sells, it was more than just a conference — it was a space for real connection, practical solutions, and measurable business value.

    • L&D alignment with business drives 122% performance gain

      Learning News | Guild |

      HR and L&D leaders who align learning and development with core business priorities are significantly more likely to meet or exceed their top strategic goals, by as much as 122% compared to their peers.

    • The Role of AI in the Classroom: Opportunities, Challenges and Practical Steps for Educators

      Open eLMS |

      While AI technologies are still in the early stages of widespread adoption in the classroom, their potential to reshape how we teach and learn is substantial. From personalised learning tools to automated assessment systems, AI has already begun to make its presence felt. Yet, alongside this optimism lies a set of critical concerns. Issues surrounding bias, data privacy and ethical deployment are pressing and must be addressed to ensure AI enhances, rather than undermines, the educational experience. This article explores the evolving role of AI in education, the opportunities it presents, the challenges it raises, and practical actions educators can take to implement it responsibly.

    • Six Tips for Improving Manager-Employee Relationships - Summit Solutions

      Summit Events |

      Most UK managers lack formal training, yet strong manager-employee relationships are vital for wellbeing and performance. This article offers six practical tips—from building trust to aligning with company culture—that help managers support mental health, boost retention, and create a healthier, more connected workplace.

    • Deloitte launches Global Agentic Network

      Learning News | Deloitte |

      Deloitte is investing in a new agentic network to accelerate AI solutions and reimagine work processes, while upskilling its workforce to help drive agentic AI implementation with clients.

    • Lloyds Bank Summer Schools on LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      LNTV, May 29: Generative Business Intelligence helps Lloyds launch low-cost, high-impact data summer schools; How creativity, empathy and somatic awareness unlock deeper learning and communication, and Martin Couzins reports on Hemsley Fraser’s L&D Impact Survey.

    • 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.

    • MAAS Marketing Shortlisted for British Training Award for Upskilling Initiative

      MAAS Marketing |

      MAAS Marketing, the creative force energising L&D functions across the globe, has been shortlisted for the British Training Awards 2025 in the category of Retraining/Upskilling Initiative of the Year. The nomination recognises the agency’s Strategic Marketing for People Functions course — a first-of-its-kind initiative transforming how L&D, HR, and Talent teams position, market, and embed their offering within the business.

    • Sprint Valley Announced as Delivery Partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 | London, UK – 12th May 2025 |

      CLO100 announce Sprint Valley, a leader in Strategic Facilitation, as an official delivery partner for the 2025 CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, taking place on 20th & 21st October at the DeVere Beaumont Estate, Windsor. This collaboration elevates the forum’s impact by bringing Sprint Valley's expertise in addressing complex organisational challenges to the forefront of the event.

    • KPMG and LPI announce new workplace learning collaboration

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      The Learning and Performance Institute has announced a new collaboration with KPMG UK, one of Europe’s largest learning services providers. The partnership will see KPMG UK contribute to several of the LPI’s key initiatives as both organisations work to raise awareness of critical skills challenges affecting businesses. With increasing pressure on organisations to keep pace with evolving technologies and workforce needs, the collaboration aims to promote more strategic, business-aligned approaches to learning. Both the LPI and KPMG UK share a commitment to improving performance through high-quality, relevant, and cost-effective learning solutions.

    • The Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit Returns for Its 10th Anniversary – Here’s What to Expect

      Summit Events |

      Now celebrating a decade of championing better workplaces, the Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing (RBW) Summit is back for its landmark 10th year. Taking place from 4–6 June 2025 at the Eurostars Hotel in Sitges, this exclusive, invite-only summit brings together senior HR, Reward, and Benefits professionals from top UK and Irish companies for three days of insight, innovation, and connection.

    • 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.

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