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.
Graduate job starts fall in the US, degree relevance declines, real starting pay hits a four year low.
New employee experience research shows 36% of employees do not feel able to cope with their workload, pointing to sustained pressure at work.
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.
Ciphr has teamed up with ProAge to launch a new study exploring age inclusion and multigenerational working in the UK
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.
Young UK professionals face criticism, limited recognition and rising stress, shaping their early workplace experience.
The recognition highlights how Speexx successfully brings together expert-led learning and AI-enabled support to deliver scalable people development.
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.
Further cooling in US employment and slowing demand.
HR software provider Ciphr announces joint venture with MyTeamBuilder, a UK-based AI coaching platform
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.
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
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.
Recruitment and retention are seen as the biggest workplace challenges for UK employers heading into 2026, according to new research by Ciphr.
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.
Businesses urged to rebuild lost capabilities in employee relations; Interview with Steve Webster, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution.
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
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.
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.
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.
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®.
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.
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.
PeopleFluent releases AI-powered enhancements in its compensation management solution and includes product-specific upgrades for both HR platforms.
Totara Version 19.1 introduces 4 new AI features that drive L&D efficiency, plus enhanced search and content discovery and streamlined workflows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New U.S. data links poor review practices to anxiety, low motivation and lost talent.
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
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PeopleFluent introduces AI-powered features along with product-specific enhancements to its talent management and compensation products.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, business coaching, and language training, has once again been named a Core Leader in the Fosway Group 2025 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning.
PeopleFluent announces its newest product offering, Stories, in response to the growing demand for solutions to help organizations keep up with rapidly changing skills needs.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, business coaching, and language training, has been named Best People Development Platform at the 2025 Global Brand Awards.
Supporting employees, helping to grow the business, and improving workplace productivity are the top three reasons why people in HR most like their jobs, according to a new poll by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has received an SME B Score in the CDP Climate Disclosure 2024—the highest rating currently available for SMEs.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has been recognized by G2 as one of the top 5 software companies in Germany and one of the top 25 education software products worldwide.
Some of the UK's biggest companies are locking neurodivergent people out of jobs through their personality tests. We look at ways businesses can empower neurodivergent employees through a focus on individuality, creating safe spaces for honest and open dialogue, and strengths-based hiring.
Totara has been named as a Core Leader in Fosway’s 2025 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. Distinguished by its uniquely customisable LMS and expansive partner network, Totara’s recent investment to expand development capacity and exciting roadmap maintain a positive trajectory in an ever-competitive market.
New research by Ciphr has found that women are twice as likely as men to say that their gender has made it harder for them to succeed at work
David Perring is back for our final report from Fosway's HR research on the future of AI in HR. How will HR processes and operations change?
David Perring joins Learning News with part 5 of Fosway's HR Realities report on the use of AI in HR currently.
Nearly half (45%) of UK adults have faced some form of discrimination at work or during job hunting, according to new research by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr.
Little change in three years to the quality of experience received by employees, despite the importance placed on it by HR and C-suite executives.
Research shows ongoing undervaluation of women's roles; Interview with Claire Williams, Ciphr.
Only 29% of HR professionals think that their HR systems are fit for the modern workforce; Core HR platforms open to disruption from specialist providers offering a differentiated HR experience in talent acquisition, learning, performance management and employee listening.
U.S. employee engagement hit a 10-year low in 2024, with only 31% engaged, threatening productivity, retention and business success, especially among Gen Z. Sean D'Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!, points to game-based learning, inclusive teams and alignment of purpose and strategy, as action areas for HR professionals.
Totara version 19 introduces a modernised UI, integrated LXP capabilities, and OpenAI-powered enhancements.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has partnered with LinkedIn to launch two Business English programs on the LinkedIn Learning platform.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has once again demonstrated its excellence by earning an impressive 51 badges, including recognition as a Leader in 14 reports, in the G2 Winter 2025 Reports.
As organisations continue to face rapidly changing environments, it’s more important than ever that they are innovative and agile. For innovation to thrive, diversity is key.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has been awarded the CyberVadis Platinum Medal, the highest recognition for cybersecurity practices.
New analysis of ONS data by Ciphr shows that two-thirds of female-dominated jobs in the UK have gender pay gaps in favour of men.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has won a Bronze award in the Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy category at the prestigious 2024 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards.
Speexx, the leading platform for people development in the digital workplace, has been awarded the top spot in the Madrid Flexible Company Awards in the category medium-sized company.
Ciphr has acquired employee benefits platform provider Avantus
Totara acquires UK-based partners Think Learning and Chambury Learning to boost healthcare market reach, accelerate growth, and enhance customer-driven innovation in learning solutions.
Speexx has announced the lineup of speakers for the 14th edition of Speexx Exchange, the premier event for HR and L&D professionals.
Speexx has been honored with the Learning & Development Provider Value Award at the 2024 Zhixianghui Human Resources Supplier Value Awards.
Totara Learning Solutions has appointed Dave Cruickshank as CEO, effective November 1st, to lead the company’s next growth phase and expand its global learning solutions.
Ciphr has relaunched its ‘sexual harassment training course’, ahead of the introduction of the UK's new Worker Protection Act.
Research by HR software provider Ciphr suggests that most UK employees find their jobs stressful in some way, with workload pressures, working hours, and bosses cited as some of the biggest causes of stress.
Market performance, solution trends and vendor positioining; Interview with analyst Sven Elbert.
Speexx has set a new benchmark by earning an extraordinary 48 badges in G2’s Fall 2024 Reports. This accomplishment highlights Speexx's excellence, including 1st place rankings as Leaders across 10 reports, reinforcing its standing as a pioneer in the digital learning sector.
Earlier in the summer CIPD made a series of job cuts in its learning operation affecting around half of those employed in it; Analysis and statement from CIPD.
Speexx has been honored with the Comenius EduMedia Award, one of the most prestigious accolades in in educational technology.
No matter who you are or what industry you’re in, change is an unavoidable part of life. Especially as we adapt to the ever-changing digital world, it’s essential to understand the types of organizational change.
Learning Pool, the leading learning technology company, has been named one of the top companies in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ by Great Place To Work® UK. This prestigious recognition highlights Learning Pool’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where women can succeed and advance in their careers.
Learning Pool, a leader in learning technology solutions, has been awarded a Gold Stevie® Award for “Best Employer” in the 2024 Stevie Awards for Great Employers. This prestigious accolade highlights Learning Pool’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace.
New learning and development platform feature strengthens the link between employee performance and growth via continuous feedback with the introduction of peer reviews in performance conversations.
PeopleFluent’s new compensation and talent management upgrades offer an enhanced user experience, updated functionalities, and an improved user interface.
Fosway has launched the latest wave of its HR research; interview with David Perring, Chief Insights Officer.
Learning Pool, the leading learning technology company, has been named one of the top companies in the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ by Great Place To Work® UK, underscoring its commitment to fostering high levels of team wellbeing. This prestigious recognition reflects Learning Pool’s dedication to creating a supportive work environment where its employees thrive.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, has added another industry accolade to its roster by being named the world’s Best Professional Development Platform by the World Future Awards.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, has fortified its leading role in the industry by being named as one of the world’s top 20 EdTech companies in 2024 by TIME and global data firm, Statista.
Speexx, #1 people development platform, has confirmed its leadership in the industry by securing the esteemed 'Technology Innovation HR Service Company' award in Shanghai, China. This award represents a significant achievement in Speexx's ongoing global pursuit of excellence and innovation in the people development sector.
Totara, a global leader in flexible learning technology solutions, is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Totara Awards. These annual awards recognise the most groundbreaking implementations of Totara technology worldwide, using learning and development in service of business and organisational goals.
Attendees interested in creating impactful learning experiences, will find answers at the Totara Café (CA1), a place to take a break, enjoy a hot drink and recharge their batteries. They will also have the opportunity to explore Totara’s exclusive Learning with Impact toolkit and get their free professional headshot taken by award-winning photographer James Kenny.
Speexx, the industry leader for digital people development, coaching, and language training, has shattered its own records by amassing an unprecedented 48 badges in G2’s Spring 2024 Reports. This impressive achievement also includes 1st place rankings as Leaders in 13 reports, further amplifying Speexx as an innovator in the digital learning arena.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, today announced that for the second year running it has been named as Core Leader in the Fosway Group’s 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning 2024.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, announced today that Elena Giménez, Managing Director of Speexx Spain, has been named as one of the Top 10 Women Leaders in SaaS in 2024 by CIO Women Leaders.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal in recognition of its efforts in sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in its 2024 assessment.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, has been awarded the SonderAWARD by the eLearning Journal for its Speexx Coaching™ product.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, today announced it has been named in G2’s 2024 Best Software Awards, placing #10 on the Best Software Companies in Germany list. As the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 is visited by 90 million software buyers each year. Its annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, is supporting three local, European, and international charities and non-profit organizations to combat climate change and preserve nature.
2023-24 HR Realities Research – Shaping the future of work and HR; Interview with David Perring.
2023-24 HR Realities Research – Shaping the future of work and HR; Interview with David Perring.
Speexx, the #1 people development platform, has been named as the top Education Product by software marketplace, G2.
Two-thirds of organisations are struggling to find the skills they need; half of HR leaders anticipate advancements in technology and AI will further disrupt skills requirements.
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