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    • Real Conversations, Measurable Impact: The 32nd Human Resource Summit in Lisbon

      Summit Events |

      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 Expands Partnership with Cognota to Guide Clients Through Learning Operations Maturity

      Cognota | Bluewater Learning Expands Partnership with Cognota to Guide Clients Through Learning Operations Maturity |

      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.

    • Employers double down on global hiring as domestic pressures rise

      Learning News | Pebl | The era of hiring domestically is over |

      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.

    • 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.

    • KPMG Learning Services secures prestigious LPI accreditation

      Learning and Performance Institute | LONDON, 14 October 2025 |

      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.

    • Training Journal 60th Anniversary

      Features |

      To celebrate six decades supporting workplace learning, TJ is hosting a one-day conference in London this November.

    • Learning Pool webinar explores how to improve software ROI in real time

      Learning Pool |

      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.

    • Connect 2025 Preview

      The Learning Network |

      The Intersection of Humanity and Technology: A look ahead to the Learning Network's annual conference in London, 14 November.

    • Learning Pool to Reveal Future of Workplace Learning in Exclusive 2030 Webinar

      Learning Pool |

      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.

    • AI Meets People Power: Why Human Capability has Never been More in Demand

      Summit Events |

      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.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      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.

    • 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.

    • Virtual College by Netex Launches New Martyn’s Law Training Course

      Virtual College by Netex |

      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.

    • Two-thirds of HR professionals are considering changing jobs

      Ciphr |

      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.

    • 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.

    • Learning Pool strengthens security with SOC 2 and Cyber Essentials certifications

      Learning Pool |

      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.

    • 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.

    • 2025 top experiential learning technologies companies

      Learning News | Training Industry |

      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.

    • 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.

    • Training & Development Summit 2026 Connects Buyers and Suppliers

      Learning News | Forum Events |

      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.

    • Rockstars, Robots and AI Payback: New Season of Learning Hack Podcast Airs

      The Learning Hack | Brighton, UK – 27 August 2025 |

      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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • LNTV August: Sarah Clayton-Jones interview

      Learning Now tv |

      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.

    • 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.

    • Fosway Group partners with HR tech event pioneers UNLEASH on 2025’s HR Realities

      Fosway |

      Fosway Group, in association with UNLEASH, has launched the latest wave of its HR Realities research. Now in its 12th year, the research explores how HR teams are managing their people strategies against a backdrop of uncertain economics, digital transformation, talent shortages, AI proliferation and shifting workplace dynamics.

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