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Interview with David Gillham from the digital video authoring application, Colossyan.
Interview with David Gillham from the digital video authoring application, Colossyan.
20-year industry veteran to lead efforts in researching, applying, and educating the L&D sector on artificial intelligence.
Marshall E-Learning Consultancy, a leading UK-based eLearning provider, announces Empathy and Kindness at Work eLearning.
15% decrease in new L&D job vacancies; more cautious approach to hiring decisions.
The funding will support the company's plan to scale its platform to different markets, hire new talent and expand its product suite.
Mind Tools and Learning Pool join Learning News to discuss their content and AI collaboration, "AI Conversations", to help managers with difficult conversations.
Mind Tools and Learning Pool join Learning News to discuss their content and AI collaboration, "AI Conversations", to help managers with difficult conversations.
The HR Summit aims to foster innovative thinking, share inspiring ideas, and promote community connections. The continuing mission is to curate an engaging programme featuring visionary keynote presentations, real-life case studies and interactive forums delivered by compelling speakers and expert moderators. To achieve this vision, the collaborators are chosen with great precision - seeking professionals who have deep expertise and hands-on experience, and can present cutting-edge insights that spark conversation.
The awards celebrate providers that demonstrate best practice and excellence in workplace learning and development, and Rise Up is shortlisted for two Learning Awards
Cornerstone report reveals UK employers are not meeting skills development needs; Interview with Mike Bollinger.
Cornerstone report reveals UK employers are not meeting skills development needs; Interview with Mike Bollinger.
A bite-sized news round up: New direction for Thrive; Employment in L&D; Connect 2023 Preview; Sustainability marketing skills gap; Lumify Learn launches; Animated video with AI.
Insights Media helps learning teams keep abreast of the latest research with new curated research service.
Vyond today announced the new release of its award-winning video creation platform. This release brings the power of generative AI inside Vyond, in existing workflows, where and when it is needed the most. Now, any video element imaginable is available at the click of a button.
The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 LEARNING AWARDS, the learning sector’s annual celebration of outstanding achievement, best practice and excellence in workplace learning and performance.
LNTV, Oct 26: Mike Bollinger summarises Cornerstone's latest report into the health of talent; Robin Hoyle and Emma Stenman look at learning design and how organisations engage with people on L&D activities beyond learning interventions; Nigel looks at live online events with Clair Madeley; Stella Collins concludes her series on the brain and learning; and Rob Clarke has the news.
The LPI, Talent and Leadership Club, and Future Talent Learning launch an innovative certified masterclass to empower learning and development leaders with cutting-edge strategies and peer networking.
New research published by the training body Target Internet, in association with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), reveals that core digital skills marketers rely on have improved but that the growing demands of new and evolving technologies are contributing to a skills gap across the majority of industries.
New Cornerstone research reveals major uptick in demand for professional skills development and self-directed learning.
Learning Pool, the leading global provider of corporate learning solutions, is thrilled to have made the Training Industry list of the ‘Top 20 LMS Companies’ 2023 for the second year running.
Thrive has announced new investment, all-new product development and a whole new brand. Mark Ward joins Learning News to discuss the company’s new direction.
Thrive has announced new investment, all-new product development and a whole new brand. Mark Ward joins Learning News to discuss the company’s new direction.
The accessibility of Gomo-created, outward-facing learning content has been evaluated in a new VPAT audit. The resultant report found that Gomo’s features conform to a wide array of success criteria, allowing users to understand the areas Gomo supports. This process has highlighted the platform’s many accessibility successes and given a clear sense of direction for Gomo’s onward commitment to providing technology that’s accessible to every learner.
This October HRSE is poised to deliver its most comprehensive and engaging experience to date, spanning an exhilarating five-day schedule, with a masterclass, two conference and exhibition days, an awards ceremony and two days of dedicated certified workshops on key HR themes focused on the future of work.
Learning and development professionals employed in the healthcare sector say possibilities are endless for generative artificial intelligence and VR tools.
Rise Up has a longstanding strategic relationship with the LPI, and closely aligns its own mission with the commitment of the LPI for learning effectiveness.
Marshall E-Learning Consultancy, a leading UK-based eLearning provider, has announced a range of dynamic, accessible and engaging eLearning courses on Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Mind Tools for Business has partnered with Dallas-based learning solutions provider Tractus, to deliver Mind Tools management and leadership learning tools and resources to SMBs in the US market.
Interview with Gary Lipkowitz, Vyond and Leena Randhawa, Omniplex Learning.
Interview with Gary Lipkowitz, Vyond and Leena Randhawa, Omniplex Learning.
Learning Pool, the leading global provider of workplace learning solutions, today announced the launch of AI Conversations, a generative AI offering that allows employees to practice challenging workplace conversations with an AI-generated character. AI Conversations leverages OpenAI's GPT4 to provide users with convincing, conversational responses, but also detailed, personalized feedback to help them improve their communication and management skills. It's a breakthrough way for companies in any industry to ensure productive workplace conversations.
Tom McDowall shares what's in store at Connect 2023, London 17 November.
Tom McDowall shares what's in store at Connect 2023, London 17 November.
2023 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds Cloud HR market bucks trend of recession expectations but the promise of artificial intelligence is yet to fully deliver.
Toronto-based Cognota has secured $5.5 million USD in Series A funding to fuel the growth of its operations software for corporate learning and development (L&D) teams.
A bite-sized news round up: Learning and development priorities in 2023 - the authors of three major reports join Learning News from Fosway, Mind Tools and CIPD; DEI - Getting businesses to care; What makes a great place to work? B Corp - changing business; Go1's acquisition of Blinkist; Selling to the C-Suite.
To design a learning strategy that drives improved performance and progression, it can help to think of yourself as a product owner.
Working Transitions’ Industry expert explores how you can retain talent through coaching and how developing line managers' coaching skills benefits the whole organisation.
Chelsea FC Women have today announced a landmark new partnership with Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, that aims to empower a future-ready workforce.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing launches new courses to help business to communicate green credentials. Maggie Jones, Associate Director of Qualifications and Partnerships, at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, joins Learning News.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing launches new courses to help business to communicate green credentials. Maggie Jones, Associate Director of Qualifications and Partnerships, at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, joins Learning News.
AI video startup, Colossyan, has introduced side view avatars to improve the authenticity of scenario-based training videos.
KWC Global - formerly Kissing With Confidence launched its new name, logo, and rebrand at Learning Live on 14th September. Having recently moved from purely in-person training to a hybrid approach, the new brand and name represents its new global approach.
Learning and talent solution, Think Learning, scoop three key awards this year from Totara
Will Bladon, Digital Skills Lead at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, shares his thoughts on the landscape of learning and development in 2023 and what some of the biggest barriers to effective learning are.
Go1, the world’s learning content expert, today released findings of their recent survey of over 1,000 L&D decision-makers in the UK on their approach towards workforce skills and training programmes.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has revealed the headline insights from its annual Digital Learning Realities research, in association with Learning Technologies, the world’s leading workplace learning tech event. Now in its 9th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing business environment and tech landscape.
With excitement building for the annual Learning Pool Awards, the global leading provider of corporate learning solutions is thrilled to reveal the finalists for 2023.
New service helps learning vendors align with customers, develop a strong customer voice and create clarity around the brand’s impact and value to customers.
An engaging community app for senior L&D professionals.
Go1’s acquisition of Blinkist and a new model for consumption of learning content.
Go1’s acquisition of Blinkist and a new model for consumption of learning content.
Learning and Development in organizations: Reflecting on 20 years of research - interview with Anna Barnett and Nahdia Khan, Mind Tools for Business.
Learning and Development in organizations: Reflecting on 20 years of research - interview with Anna Barnett and Nahdia Khan, Mind Tools for Business.
GP Strategies has bundled its market-leading and most popular courses into two quick, simple, and cost-effective packages for organizations looking to support global awareness-level training and meet their corporate compliance requirements.
The awards will take place on the 22nd February 2024 at the Grosvenor House in London
Pluralsight, the technology workforce development company, is excited to be a part of the upcoming Learning Live event on 13 - 14 September in London as it aligns with their mission to empower individuals and organisations through continuous learning.
Rise Up, Fosway’s Core Challenger for Learning Systems, is hosting a webinar with Learning and Development search platform provider Simply Brilliance to share their top tips and simple steps to make your Learning Solutions decisions simpler.
Only 20.8% of Rise Up’s AI attendees aren’t using any AI in their learning strategies
What makes a great workplace? Louise McElvaney talks about Learning Pool's award for Best Workplaces for Women.
What makes a great workplace? Louise McElvaney talks about Learning Pool's award for Best Workplaces for Women.
Rise Up, the blended learning platform provider, will be hosting its biggest annual Rise Up Connect event for the third consecutive year in Paris on the 28th September.
Learning Pool, the leading global provider of corporate learning solutions, is the recipient of three awards at the internationally recognized Brandon Hall Excellence Awards for Human Capital Management 2023.
Effective immediately, Mind Tools is delighted to announce the appointment of Shabnam Shahani as their new Chief Executive.
LNTV, Aug 24: Ajay Pangarkar joins Nigel Paine - from measuring 'interest' to measuring 'impact'; Martin Couzins reviews the latest report from Mind Tools; Stella Collins - Learning & The Brain; Sponge - sustainability in business processes; Bob Mosher’s series on Virtual Instruction to Increase Performance concludes; Robin Hoyle - ditching ‘soft skills’.
Learning Pool, the leading global provider of corporate learning solutions, has launched its fifth main office in the United Kingdom and a WeWork space in Kansas City.
Imparta has been invited to deliver a webinar to ISP members and the wider sales community focused on the business acumen that is needed to sell successfully to company executives.
Rosetta Stone's new AI-powered language assessments deepen the company's line of language learning solutions. The patented assessments provide precise scores aligned to recognized global language standards, heightening an organization’s ability to identify and hire top multilingual talent, empowering global expansion and improving customer satisfaction scores.
The Learning Hack has launched a much-anticipated podcast mini-series chronicling Andy Wooler, SVP Product Management at Area9 Lyceum, and John Helmer's recent Ukraine roadtrip. Andy, also chair of Ukraine Fundraiser 2022, a voluntary organization aiding Ukraine with essential supplies, was joined by John on a hospital visit in Lviv. The trip is documented in three podcast episodes: 'Getting There,' 'Being There,' and 'Coming Home.' The first episode dropped this week, with subsequent releases scheduled during August. Notably, the series features interviews with Ukrainian learning professionals, including an Odesa-based learning tech CEO and an elearning specialist now living in exile.
Rise Up, the blended learning platform, is hosting a webinar with HR industry analyst Fosway to explore the practical ways in which AI, specifically generative AI, can support teams in Learning and Development (L&D).
Rise Up, the LMS/LXP/Authoring Tool, dubbed “Minicorn” by market research house
GP Strategies announces the launch of ContentFlex, their new solution for Leadership Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training. ContentFlex is a strategic approach to GP Strategies’ content deployment that allows clients to enjoy greater simplicity, flexibility, and cost efficiency. Clients can now purchase licenses to access content across GP’s portfolio of leadership and DEI content.
Learning Pool, the leading global provider of corporate learning solutions that deliver extraordinary outcomes, has released its inaugural environmental, social and governance impact report for Fiscal Year 2023.
ROI Institute's expertise in measurement with Cognota's learning operations platform will provide unparalleled insights into the return on learning investments.
A bite-sized news round up: Digital learning market update and vendor 9-Grid; Capability academies on the rise; Employment tenure and employer relations; Learning Pool transforming learning at Lidl.
Cognota is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking LearnOps Virtual Summit featuring an impressive lineup of speakers, including renowned industry leaders Elliott Masie, Sydney Savion, Charles Jennings, Claudio Erba, Brandon Carson, Patti Phillips, Christopher Lind, JD Dillon, Myra Roldan, and more. Takes place September 27, 2023.
LNTV, Jul 27: Lara Overton discusses the latest report from CIPD, 'Learning In The Workplace 2023'; We take a look at Bright Horizons which runs 1,000 nursery schools and why it won a Culture Pioneer Award. Plus, the Welsh Air Ambulance induction programme.
The Learning Hack podcast's host, John Helmer, joins adaptive learning expert Andy Wooler for a road trip to aid Ukraine. Andy chairs Ukraine Fundraiser 2022, a voluntary organization collecting and transporting humanitarian aid to Ukraine. John will document the journey through interviews and an audio diary for the podcast.
Learning Pool's commitment to diversity and equality earns it a coveted spot on the 2023 UK's Best Workplaces™ for Women list. This recognition reflects its efforts in creating an empowering environment for its entire team, with inclusive policies and practices setting it apart as an exceptional workplace for women.
Rise Up releases a new generative AI bot and HP5 collaboration will allow customers to quickly generate and assess static and interactive content .
Taking steps towards a more sustainable future, Learning Pool, the global provider of corporate learning solutions, partnered with Responsible Plastic Management (RPM) by joining the ‘Zero Plastic to Landfill’ challenge during this Plastic Free July.
How the Lego group is rethinking behaviour change and human-centred cyber-security, with Ceri Jones from Lego group and Kate Pasterfield, host of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast.
Committed to helping leaders build and develop key skills to drive individual and collective performance, Learning Pool, the global provider of learning solutions, is thrilled to have been chosen as one of eLearning Industry’s ‘Top Content Providers for Upskilling and Reskilling Employees’ 2023.
Hemsley Fraser has been chosen as a 2023 Online Learning Library Top 20 Company by Training Industry, Inc., the market-leading research and information source for corporate learning needs. This award marks the 14th consecutive year that Hemsley has been included in one of Training Industry’s Top 20 L&D lists.
Mind Tools for Business has partnered with Guider, an award-winning peer-to-peer mentoring software, to make workplace mentoring easy and accessible to everyone.
Growth Engineering announces a handy new tool: The L&D Health Score Calculator.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR Industry Analyst, today announces two senior promotions within its analyst team. These changes follow recent additions to the analyst team and reflect Fosway Group’s continued focus on developing deeper insights across HR, learning and talent acquisition.
Think Learning, Totara Global Partner of the Year for 2023, is now over halfway in its mission to enable 50 NHS Trusts to automate the exchange of mandatory training data between their Totara LMS platforms and ESR (the NHS Oracle HR system).
Imparta's new on-demand webinar, "Sales Negotiation: How to Win in 2023," addresses the challenges posed by inflation as businesses strive for discounts and flexible payment terms. Led by industry experts Richard Barkey and Jonas Olsson, the webinar covers crucial topics such as types of negotiators, understanding procurement, capturing and creating value, and disarming powerful procurement tactics. In a poll, participants acknowledged that poor negotiation skills led to a loss of over 5% in price, highlighting the potential for a 50% profit improvement through enhanced skills.
Cognota, the leading LearnOps Platform for corporate L&D Departments, is thrilled to announce that it has been honored with the distinguished Learning Analytics Award at the 2023 EdTech Breakthrough Awards. This recognition showcases Cognota's exceptional contributions as the "Learning Analytics Solution Provider of the Year," highlighting Cognota's commitment to revolutionizing learning operations through advanced analytics and innovative solutions.
Learning Pool, the global provider of corporate learning solutions with extraordinary outcomes, has been named as one of Training Industry’s ‘Top Custom Content Development Companies’ for 2023.
CLO100 is excited to announce its partnership with THRIVE, an innovative digital learning and skills platform designed to provide delegates with an unparalleled experience on the Learning Leaders Programme.
The Learning Network is excited to announce that Michelle Parry-Slater and Steve Wheeler will be the keynote speakers at Connect 2023. This year’s theme is "Building the Future of Learning and Development," and these distinguished speakers are perfectly suited to address this vital topic.
Instant Insights: Access critical data in real-time, generate actionable insights, and improve L&D operational efficiency with your AI assistant, SideKick.
On Thursday, May 18th, Learning Pool rallied its employees worldwide to embark on a remarkable mission of giving back to their local communities, in an effort they called ‘Learning Poolooza’. A total of 365 passionate team members participated in a range of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, dedicating an impressive 3,000 collective hours to fostering positive change.
Learning Pool, a leading global provider of corporate learning solutions that deliver extraordinary outcomes, was named a ‘Core Leader’ on the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems 2023.
ARuVR® awarded ‘Accredited Learning Technologies’ provider status for its enterprise-grade Extended Reality (XR) training platform.
Award-winning learning technologies company, Learning Pool, has announced it has achieved certification as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit.
Elucidat, the globally recognized elearning authoring platform, has partnered with Rise Up, a forward-thinking LXP/LMS, to bring cutting-edge learning experiences to businesses.
LNTV, May 25: Ben Betts talks about Learning Pool becoming a B-Corp; Stella Collins starts a new 6-part series on neuroscience for learning. Esther Redman from Woodgreen Pets Charity discusses the highly important topic of Reflection.
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