US banks’ junior workforce shrinks as senior roles grow
Revelio Labs |
Revelio Labs data raises questions about banks’ future supply of expertise as junior headcount falls and financial analysts progress faster.
Browsing news: Human resources
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Speexx Expands Structured Enterprise Language Learning Across Its 50+ Language Portfolio
Speexx | Munich |
More languages across the existing Speexx portfolio now include structured learning experiences, AI-powered communication practice, assessments, and trainer-led development for global workforces.
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Speexx Earns Highest Distinction at 2026 Comenius EduMedia Awards
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has earned the 2026 Comenius EduMedia Medal, the program’s highest distinction, for excellence in digital learning and people development.
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L&D professionals asked to share their insights on challenges and priorities for 2027
Ciphr |
L&D and eLearning specialists are being encouraged to contribute to Ciphr's latest research.
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Manager support arrives late in workplace transformation
Learning News | CoachHub |
A third of UK organisations delay manager support until transformation is under way, problems emerge or managers ask for help.
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One in four managers is considering leaving their jobs because of people management pressures, survey shows
Ciphr |
Most managers like their jobs but they are overstretched and under pressure, according to new research by Ciphr.
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AI in L&D: Building Better, Going Further as Donald Taylor Headlines New Speexx Masterclass Ahead of Speexx Exchange 2026
Speexx |
Exclusive webinar explores new research on how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation towards sustainable business impact
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Speexx Named Finalist for Great Place to Work at the 2026 Engage Awards
Speexx | Munich, Germany |
Speexx has been named a finalist in the Great Place to Work category at the 2026 Engage Awards, recognizing organizations that have created exceptional employee experiences through effective engagement strategies with a measurable impact.
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AI raises concerns over loss of early-career skills
Learning News | Early career skills |
Employers are recognising the potential loss of opportunities to develop essential skills as AI changes entry-level work.
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Youth apprenticeship provision remains thin ahead of Milburn recommendations
Learning News | CIPD |
Foundation Apprenticeships recorded just 160 starts to April as the CIPD calls for a guarantee to expand routes into work for young people.
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Speexx and ATM Win Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards
Speexx |
Speexx and ATM have won the Bronze Award in the Best Coaching Program category.
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New research reveals growing workforce enablement gap across UK and US businesses
Confirm |
Study finds 93% of scale-up organizations say growth is outpacing employee enablement, while 76% of frontline leaders report workforce readiness gaps are creating operational risk.
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Confirm appoints Adam Thompson as Chief Executive Officer to lead next growth chapter
Confirm |
Benoit de la Tour, CEO of Confirm, transitions to a Non-Executive Board role following a successful two-year transformation of the company’s strategy, portfolio, positioning and brand.
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Revisionist Employment History
Revelio Labs |
There is a familiar signal that someone may be looking for a new job: the sudden professional headshot on LinkedIn. A new profile picture is rarely the only change. Workers also revise their summaries, tweak their job titles and rewrite descriptions of previous roles. Sometimes they return to jobs they left years ago and change how those experiences appear on their profiles.
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Women leaders show wider gap between self-rating and feedback
Learning News | Leadership |
Analysis of 2,120 leadership assessments found a wider gap for women between self-ratings and feedback from colleagues.
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Local authorities in England to get specialist safeguarding training
Ciphr |
A major new eLearning initiative run by Ciphr and the CSA Centre (Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse), hosted by Barnardo’s, will provide specialist safeguarding training to people working in children’s social care at all local authorities in England.
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Learning Pool rebrands as Confirm and launches the Workforce Enablement System (WES)
Confirm |
Learning Pool evolves its brand to become Confirm, introducing a new category of workforce technology – the Workforce Enablement System (WES) – designed to connect the dots between learning, engagement, performance, and compliance in one intelligent system.
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Speexx Advances to Silver at the 2026 International E-Learning Awards
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx earns Silver ribbon in the Online Learning Experience category at the 2026 International E-Learning Awards.
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Speexx Shortlisted Among Top Three for the 2026 HR Innovation Award
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has been shortlisted among the top three entries in the Learning & Development category of the 2026 HR Innovation Award.
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Ciphr wins Thames Valley Tech Company of the Year Award
Ciphr |
Ciphr has won two awards at the 2026 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards, including tech company of the year
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Ciphr launches ‘First 90 Days’ course to help students adjust to university life
Ciphr |
Ciphr eLearning’s new training for HE providers is designed to help students navigate their first few months at university
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Speexx Ranks #1 for Coaching and Language Learning in G2 Summer 2026 Reports
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx secured eight #1 rankings across coaching, language learning, and virtual classroom categories in the G2 Summer 2026 reports.
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Just half of employees expect survey feedback to lead to action
Learning News | People Insight |
Research finds only 53% of employees believe organisations will act on feedback gathered through surveys.
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Specialist roles record highest UK outmigration
Revelio Labs |
No evidence of a tax haven brain drain, but software, AI, research and healthcare roles record higher outmigration from the UK.
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Totara Announces Winners of the Totara Awards 2026
Totara | London, UK |
Award-winning projects showcase measurable impact across learning, compliance, onboarding, and talent development
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Speexx Earns Top AI Coaching Recognition from Training Industry
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has been named one of the 2026 Top 20 AI Coaching and Learner Support Tools Companies by Training Industry, recognizing the company's leadership in AI-powered coaching and learning.
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Speexx Wins “Outstanding Service Provider” Award from Training Magazine China
Speexx | Shanghai, China |
Speexx has been named “Outstanding Service Provider” at the 2026 Corporate Training and Development Annual Conference in China, recognizing its role in helping organizations build the communication and leadership skills needed for global business success.
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Building manager confidence is key to ensuring consistent age inclusion in businesses, say experts
Ciphr |
Ciphr and ProAge publish new research on multigenerational working
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AI Coaching at Scale: Masterclass with Speexx and ICF Germany
Speexx | Webinar |
ICF Germany President Anke Paulick and Speexx Founder Armin Hopp are hosting an online masterclass on scaling AI coaching responsibly through strong governance, clear ethical standards, and lasting trust.
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Industry Briefing: Modernising Qualification Criteria for Senior L&D Appointments
CLO100 |
This briefing sets out an updated approach to qualification criteria for senior Learning & Development appointments. As the market for senior L&D talent continues to evolve, many organisations and recruitment partners are now recognising CIPD and CLO100 as an equivalent and valid standard where professional credentials are specified.
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Speexx Named “Professional Development Platform of the Year” in 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has been named “Professional Development Platform of the Year” in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its continued impact in shaping how global organizations approach workforce development.
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Speexx Earns Record CyberVadis Score, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx achieved a score of 956/1000 in its latest CyberVadis assessment, marking its highest rating to date and reinforcing its continued focus on data protection.
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Ciphr shortlisted for prestigious business awards
Ciphr |
Ciphr has been shortlisted for five awards at the 2026 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards, including tech company of the year
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Most workers have career regrets, survey shows
Ciphr |
New research by Ciphr reveals people's biggest career regrets.
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Sunday anxiety may point to workplace problems, says expert
Learning News |
Persistent 'Sunday dread' may indicate deeper workplace issues rather than routine pre-week nerves, according to occupational health and safety expert.
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Speexx Launches Online Language Training for Railway Staff to Support Safer, Multilingual Rail Operations
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has launched a specialized digital language training solution designed for railway professionals working in multilingual, safety-critical and cross-border environments.
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Totara’s Learning with IMPACT event – scaling personalised learning across extended networks
Totara |
Now in its fourth edition, Totara’s Learning with IMPACT event returns to explore another essential L&D challenge. Each event connects hundreds of L&D professionals worldwide to discuss a different theme and hear talks from leaders across the industry.
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Speexx Earns 49 Badges and Top Rankings in G2 Spring 2026 Reports
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx achieved strong results in the G2 Spring 2026 Reports, earning 49 badges and securing six #1 rankings across language learning, coaching, and virtual classroom categories.
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Speexx Wins Best People Development Platform at the 2026 Global Brand Awards
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has been named Best People Development Platform at the 2026 Global Brand Awards, marking a second consecutive win and reinforcing its position as a global leader in workforce development.
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Sick pay tops list of most important benefits
Ciphr |
New research by HR software provider Ciphr reveals the top workplace benefits for UK employees.
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Coaching market grows as AI adoption lags
Learning News | ICF Converge Summit 2026 |
Global coaching revenue rises 17% to $5.34bn, but limited investment in technology highlights a capability gap across the sector
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Totara Announces 2026 Global Partner Award Winners
Totara | Celebrating excellence across its global partner network |
Totara, a global leader in learning management technologies, has announced the winners of the 2026 Totara Partner Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across its global partner network.
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Speexx Launches Intercultural Foundations to Scale Cross-Cultural Competence Across Global Workforces
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx announces the launch of a scalable intercultural training program designed to build awareness and understanding of how culture shapes communication, collaboration, and workplace behavior.
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Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning
Learning News |
Learning and development (L&D) is firmly on the agenda for UK employers. From leadership capability to digital skills and emerging technologies like AI, organisations recognise that continuous learning is essential for performance, productivity and retention.
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PeopleBench acquires Resilience @ Work framework
Learning News | PeopleBench |
Workforce analytics provider adds resilience measurement capability and expands beyond education sector.
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Masterclass: AI, Skills, and Knowledge Sharing for HR Success
Speexx | Webinar |
Experts from Fosway & AUDI explore how HR teams can combine AI, skills strategies, and knowledge sharing to drive measurable business impact and build future-ready workforces.
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CIPD names Neil Carberry as chief executive
Learning News | CIPD |
Neil Carberry to lead CIPD from September 2026, succeeding Peter Cheese after 14 years in role.
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Evidence Informed Practice Conference Preview
Features | IDTX |
Conference organiser, Tom McDowall and opening keynote speaker, Matthew Richter, join Learning News to preview the upcoming Evidence Informed Practice Conference in Birmingham this May.
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Research reveals what makes people feel happiest at work
Ciphr |
People, results and recognition are the top three drivers of employee happiness, according to new research by Ciphr
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Speexx Recognized as a Core Leader in 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has been positioned as a Core Leader in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, reinforcing its strong track record in delivering measurable impact for enterprise organizations.
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ICF Germany Completes Independent Audit of the Speexx Team Coaching Framework, Setting New Quality Benchmarks
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx becomes the first organization to pass an independent ICF audit of a team coaching framework, setting a new benchmark for quality.
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Home working environments linked to wellbeing and performance
Learning News | Astutis |
Expert highlights impact of workspace conditions on stress and focus in remote work.
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Speexx Earns Highest-Ever EcoVadis Sustainability Score
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx achieved its highest EcoVadis sustainability rating to date and earned a spot among the top 16% of all companies assessed worldwide.
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Most UK job switchers are changing careers, not just employers
Learning News |
A growing share of UK workers are switching careers rather than simply moving between employers, highlighting rising demand for reskilling and workplace learning.
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A quarter of employees want to change jobs this year
Ciphr |
New research by HR software provider Ciphr suggests that a quarter (24%) of UK workers are planning to change employers this year. The main reasons cited by those considering a job move are feeling underpaid (36%) and feeling undervalued (24%).
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Speexx Recognized as Best Education Software Product in G2’s 2026 Awards
Speexx | Munich |
Speexx has been named in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards list, earning a place among the Best Education Software Products worldwide.
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Workday deepens AI and learning push as revenues rise 13%
Learning News |
Revenues reach $9.6bn as Workday embeds AI and scales Sana learning inside its HCM core.
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Speexx Wins 2026 World Future Award for Best Integrated People Development Ecosystem
Speexx | Speexx Named Best Integrated People Development Ecosystem Worldwide |
Speexx wins its third consecutive World Future Award, earning the 2026 title of Best Integrated People Development Ecosystem Worldwide.
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Speexx Earns Top Climate Transparency Score from CDP
Speexx | Speexx Achieves Top CDP Climate Transparency Score |
Speexx has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for achieving the highest possible score in its category in the 2025 Climate Change assessment.
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Totara Unveils Compliance, Skills and AI Features in Latest Product Update
Totara |
Totara Version 20 boosts compliance with flexible multi-year recertification pathways, functionality to identify and close skill gaps, improved content discovery for learners and streamlined admin workflows.
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Was 2025 really the worst year to graduate?
Revelio Labs | Revelio Labs |
Graduate job starts fall in the US, degree relevance declines, real starting pay hits a four year low.
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Workload is the blind spot in AI-driven work
Learning News | AI and learning |
New employee experience research shows 36% of employees do not feel able to cope with their workload, pointing to sustained pressure at work.
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Speexx Earns 50 Badges and Top Rankings in G2 Winter 2026 Reports
Speexx | Speexx Earns 50 Badges in G2 Winter 2026 Reports |
Speexx today announced strong results in the G2 Winter 2026 Reports, earning 50 badges and appearing in 89 reports across language learning, coaching, and virtual classroom categories.
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Employers asked to share their insights on managing multigenerational teams
Ciphr |
Ciphr has teamed up with ProAge to launch a new study exploring age inclusion and multigenerational working in the UK
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HR Summit 2026 connecting buyers and suppliers
Learning News | Forum Events |
The HR Summit is a focused HR event hosted in London and Manchester UK, that brings those working in the HR Industry together with leading solution providers, for focused one-to-one meetings.
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Gen Z workers report generational tensions in first year at work
Learning News | Kahoot! |
Young UK professionals face criticism, limited recognition and rising stress, shaping their early workplace experience.
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Speexx Secures Gold in the 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards
Speexx | Speexx has been awarded Gold in the Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology category |
The recognition highlights how Speexx successfully brings together expert-led learning and AI-enabled support to deliver scalable people development.
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Totara achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification, strengthening its commitment to world-class information security
Totara |
Totara, a global provider of learning management solutions trusted for compliance in highly regulated sectors, is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management.
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US labour market weakens again as job losses continue in November
Revelio Labs | Revelio Labs |
Further cooling in US employment and slowing demand.
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Ciphr partners with AI coaching platform MyTeamBuilder
Ciphr |
HR software provider Ciphr announces joint venture with MyTeamBuilder, a UK-based AI coaching platform
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Speexx Exchange 2025 Welcomes New Speakers and tts as Event Sponsor
Speexx |
The 2025 edition, themed People Development in the Age of AI and Co-Intelligence, brings together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence and human insight can work together to drive business impact.
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Ciphr eLearning launches new microlearning suite for UK businesses
Ciphr |
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
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CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese to retire in 2026
Learning News | CIPD |
Peter Cheese will retire as CIPD chief executive in June 2026 after 14 years leading the professional body through a period of major growth and transformation.
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Recruitment and retention biggest challenges for UK organisations
Ciphr |
Recruitment and retention are seen as the biggest workplace challenges for UK employers heading into 2026, according to new research by Ciphr.
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Workday Completes Acquisition of Paradox
Workday |
With Paradox, HiredScore, and Workday Recruiting, Workday Now has a Powerful End-to-End, AI-Powered Talent Acquisition Suite to Drive Faster Hiring and Better Candidate Experiences.
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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.
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Managers ill-prepared to talk about endometriosis and menstrual health, survey suggests
Ciphr |
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
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Amanda Nolen joins Totara as Non-Executive Director
Totara |
London, September 30, 2025 | Totara, a global provider of learning management solutions trusted for compliance in highly regulated sectors, has appointed Amanda Nolen to its Board of Directors to support the company’s international growth and strengthen its position in regulated industries.
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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.
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Totara’s Learning with Impact virtual event explores how collaborative learning drives performance
Totara |
Now in its third edition, Totara’s Learning with Impact event returns after two highly successful outings that connected hundreds of L&D professionals worldwide. The upcoming event explores the positive benefits collaborative learning can have in developing and nurturing high-performing teams.
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Speexx and WAGO Scoop Gold in the 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®
Speexx |
Speexx, in collaboration with WAGO, has won a Gold award in the Best Learning Technology Implementation category at the prestigious 2025 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®.
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Employment Rights Bill: Survey reveals ‘most challenging’ reforms for employers
Ciphr |
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.
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Speexx Named #1 AI-Powered Learning and Coaching Platform at World Future Awards
Speexx |
This year’s recognition places a spotlight on Speexx Talk™, the company’s breakthrough AI-powered conversation solution that is redefining scalable, personalized language and skills development.
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PeopleFluent Talent Management and Compensation Version 25.07 Enhances AI Integrations and Includes Additional Upgrades to Help Organizations Improve Workflows
PeopleFluent | RALEIGH, NC |
PeopleFluent releases AI-powered enhancements in its compensation management solution and includes product-specific upgrades for both HR platforms.
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Totara Unveils New AI Features in Latest Product Update
Totara | London |
Totara Version 19.1 introduces 4 new AI features that drive L&D efficiency, plus enhanced search and content discovery and streamlined workflows.
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The NHS 10 Year Plan: What It Means for Workforce and People Leaders
Totara |
The newly published NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England sets out a bold and necessary vision for the future of healthcare. For those working in workforce, HR, and people development roles, it’s more than a policy document, it’s a roadmap for how we’ll need to lead, support, and shape the NHS workforce over the next decade.
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Speexx Scoops Top Honors in Online Learning at 2025 International E-Learning Awards
Speexx |
Speexx was honored in the Online Learning Experience category for its innovative platform that empowers global workforces to build and maintain the skills that matter.
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Lavasource bolsters leadership team with two senior appointments
Learning News | Lavasource |
HR transformation specialist Lavasource has appointed two senior leaders to support what it describes as a new phase of global expansion. Glen Bagnall joins as Change Management Leader, while Shayne Byron becomes Global Head of Finance.
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Training gap after redundancies fuelling staff turnover
Learning News | Kahoot! |
Nearly half of employees who survived recent redundancies say they’re likely to leave within a year if training needs remain unmet; highlights a growing link between post-layoff learning gaps and rising attrition.
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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.
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Performance reviews damaging employee mental health
Learning News | Acorn |
New U.S. data links poor review practices to anxiety, low motivation and lost talent.
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Ciphr's CPO recognised as one of the UK's top 30 HR leaders
Ciphr | Emma-Louise Jones |
Claire Williams, chief people and operations officer at HR software provider Ciphr, has been recognised as one of the UK's most inspirational and impactful HR leaders by the CIPD
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Talent Acquisition Market 2025
Learning News | Fosway |
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
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Talent Acquisition Market 2025
Features | Fosway |
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
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Speexx Stands Out as an Industry Leader in G2 Spring 2025 Reports
Speexx |
Speexx, a leading provider of digital people development and language training, has strengthened its position as a top industry performer by winning 53 badges in 88 G2 Spring 2025 Reports.
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Employers asked to share insights on menstrual health and endometriosis in the workplace
Ciphr | Emma-Louise Jones |
HR and L&D professionals are being encouraged to complete a new survey from Ciphr and Endometriosis UK exploring how menstrual health, and conditions such as endometriosis, are being supported in UK workplaces.
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Workload revealed as top cause of work stress for HR professionals
Ciphr |
Research by Ciphr suggests that most HR professionals find their jobs stressful in some way, with workloads, rising costs, and employee retention cited as the biggest causes of stress.
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Speexx Reinforces Global EdTech Leadership with TIME Recognition
Speexx |
Speexx, a leading provider of digital people development and language training, has – for the second year running – been named among TIME’s prestigious list of the top EdTech companies worldwide for 2025.
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Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Totara Awards 2025 Winners
Totara |
Totara has announced the winners of the 2025 Totara Awards, celebrating customers and partners who have delivered exceptional impact and innovation using Totara’s learning technologies.
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‘No more guesswork’: Using analytics to amplify HR’s voice in the boardroom
Ciphr | Emma-Louise Jones |
Ciphr's new HR analytics suite boasts ready-to-use dashboards and robust reporting tools that enable organisations to turn their people data into actionable insights with ease.
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