Organisational performance and profitability are now the top priorities for HR organisations, Fosway Group’s latest HR Realities research reveals
L&D professionals worldwide invited to share priorities and challenges ahead of next year’s report due out in February.
First of a new 5-part review of Fosway's annual research into digital learning. Part 1: AI in Learning.
New survey shows UK workers recognise AI’s importance yet are not pursuing training to prepare.
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 11th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing business environment and tech landscape.
A new tech skills forecast predicts a correction in AI investment and renewed urgency for workforce upskilling.
Data shows AI skills catching up fast, narrowing the gap with programming in employer demand but findings temper popular narrative that AI skills already dominate hiring.
Empathy is often celebrated as a leadership strength, the skill that builds trust, engagement and better teams. But what happens when there’s too much of it?
October 2025: Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success. The research shows that a challenging economy is making for a cautious talent solutions market, pushing HR teams to reduce costs. And yet, many skills and workforce intelligence solutions are reporting strong growth, and AI continues to dominate vendor roadmaps and disrupt traditional talent management processes. It’s clear that in areas where there is strong business impact, there is still plenty of opportunity for innovation and expansion.
Global research from Mindtools and Kineo uncovers hidden biases in managerial decision-making and offers practical strategies to improve workforce outcomes.
New research shows a gap between leaders’ claims of a learning culture and workers’ experience of support for tech learning.
Training Industry, Inc., the leading source of information for corporate learning and development (L&D), is excited to announce the launch of the Training Industry Senior Leaders Program, a high-impact, cohort-based learning experience designed to accelerate the growth of L&D professionals into executive-level roles.
Workplace Engagement Report finds Gen Z hardest to engage, while managers face burnout and disengagement.
Eglė Vinauskaitė and Donald H Taylor join Learning News to present their 2025 research into how learning and development is using artificial intelligence.
Mindtools and Kineo are proud to have been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious 2025 Learning Technologies Awards.
2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds Cloud HR adjusting to TA acquisitions, work redesign and skills strategy uncertainty
Learning Pool’s new report, Workplace Learning 2030: The Seven Shifts Reshaping How We Learn at Work, highlights the key trends transforming workplace learning over the next five years. Based on customer insights and industry data, the report identifies seven major shifts—from the rise of AI and skills-based development to evolving learner expectations, connected ecosystems, and data-driven impact measurement. The research provides practical strategies for L&D leaders to embed learning in the flow of work, personalise experiences, and link learning directly to business outcomes.
AI is now a central narrative in learning technology, but how much of it is substance and how much is marketing?
Understanding AI and the impact it will have on your market and business is one of the hottest topics in 2025. For learning leaders, that’s true too, but with a market dominated by AI hype and marketing noise, do you have the insight you need regarding AI today?
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.
A new report from the Josh Bersin Company urges L&D leaders to abandon outdated models and embrace a fundamental transformation, placing enablement not training at the heart of learning strategy.
A new report from the Josh Bersin Company urges L&D leaders to abandon outdated models and embrace a fundamental transformation, placing enablement not training at the heart of learning strategy.
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.
Why Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index challenges L&D to rethink time, teams and technology.
Ross Stevenson, founder of learning consultancy Steal These Thoughts, has released an AI readiness assessment aimed at learning and development professionals.
New research from Employment Hero highlights a widening gap in AI use between leaders and junior staff, with poor implementation linked to productivity loss. Smaller firms are most at risk, prompting calls for more inclusive, skills-focused AI adoption strategies.
The Learning & Development sector is rapidly evolving, with new opportunities and challenges shaping the futures of professionals in the field. Join CLO100 for an interactive panel discussion on Thursday, 10 July.
The Open University’s latest Business Barometer reveals that most UK employers lack a plan for future skills, despite mounting shortages. The report urges bold action, with Gen Z ready to engage, but leadership, investment and strategy falling short.
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.
Training Industry’s 2025 map covers 1,300+ providers across 21 segments; New market categories including agentic AI and learning strategy; Designed to help L&D teams navigate vendor landscape.
Learning and development leaders are being urged to address language-related anxiety and communication gaps, after a new study found they are impacting productivity, safety and equity in US workplaces.
Demand for generative AI skills is accelerating rapidly, with enrolments in online GenAI courses rising 195% year-on-year; Switzerland, Netherlands and Sweden top global rankings.
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.
New U.S. data links poor review practices to anxiety, low motivation and lost talent.
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.
Strategic alignment across HR, L&D, and IT is essential for scaling GenAI readiness, a new study finds; Organisations with integrated support see faster adoption, higher confidence, and better business outcomes.
New research highlights engagement challenges with Baby Boomers and Gen Z, and limited organisational response.
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.
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
New report details the economic and personal impact of learning gaps during major career transitions, including from formal education to work, from one job to another, and disruptions caused by AI automation.
The pace of technological change is creating a new wave of skill shortages and gaps, prompting HR to refocus and expand skills-building efforts.
In partnership with RecFest the research investigates how talent acquisition leaders are innovating and managing change How are talent acquisition teams approaching both new workplace dynamics and a changing market? Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, is delighted to again partner with RecFest, the world’s largest talent acquisition event, to promote and open the TA Realities Research 2025 to explore how TA is managing change and evolving as a function.
The market for corporate training has reached almost four hundred billion USD globally, growing at 3.45% annually over the last three years - Training Industry annual report.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst in partnership with Learning Technologies, Europe’s leading learning workplace event, this month opens its annual Digital Learning Realities research survey.
The 2025 survey opens for L&D teams and vendors. Market analyst David Perring looks at how digital learning trends are shifting.
Rob Clarke and Martin Couzins discuss a new series of reports for the year ahead providing practical insights for learning teams into how to implement learning technologies and learning strategies.
Fosway's Myles Runham joins Learning News with the latest digital learning market report and vendor 9-Grid.
Digital learning market feels continued effects of economic uncertainty as buyers look for further proof of ROI, 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning finds.
Skills and training missing from boardroom priorities; AI not reflected in training initiatives.
Fosway is establishing a new research study to help learning, talent and HR teams with AI strategy decision making; Reporting later in 2025 on AI use cases, implementation strategy, technologies, and governance and risk.
Research finds more than half of organizations don't have comprehensive AI strategies and AI skills gaps are preventing effective AI implementation.
Fair pay in Learning and Development isn’t just about numbers, it’s about recognition, transparency, and equity. Offbeat's 2025 salary survey dives deep into compensation trends, uncovering vital insights about salary benchmarks, benefits, professional development budgets, certifications, and career satisfaction in the L&D field. This is your chance to help create a transparent, supportive landscape for L&D professionals everywhere.
2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems shows a market that continues its cautious but steadily expanding embrace of AI’s potential. London, February 2025 - Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its 2025 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. The research shows that despite a challenging economic climate and ongoing caution from vendors around growth and expansion, the opportunities and disruption caused by AI will likely see accelerated growth across all segments.
Saturated UK market; opportunities in Europe and Middle East; AI vendor roadmaps; HCM v Learning Suites; Frontline workers; Fiona Leteney joins Learning News with Fosway's 9-Grid™ and Market Report for Learning Systems 2025; new entrants to the grid include Cognota, Masterplan.com, Studytube.
Research shows constructive feedback and accountability are the worst habits impacting team performance; but building trust is an area where teams excel.
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.
TalentSmartEQ’s 2025 State of EQ Report reveals a shift towards a people-first approach and the role of emotional intelligence in creating stronger relationships, productivity and creating more resilient teams.
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.
AI breaks another record for what is hot in L&D; sentiment towards consulting with the business, showing value and performance support also rise; Donald H Taylor joins Learning News with this year's sentiment survey results.
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.
Work and Salary Report 2025: Redundancies in L&D down; Rise in L&D qualifications; Salary satisfaction down; Sharp drop in short employment tenures; More L&D budgets to increase than decrease.
Which areas of HR investment are increasing and where are belts tightening? Research into HR expenditure with David Perring, Fosway.
New six-part series reviewing Fosway's latest research with David Perring. Part 1: Challenges and Priorities.
Research reveals perception gap between leaders and their teams has grown by 75% over five-year period.
Mindtools, a global provider of management and leadership skills development solutions, announces the launch of its latest innovation, The Manager Skill Builder (MSB).
Mindtools is proud to announce its shortlisting for the prestigious Learning Giveback Award.
Mindtools, a global provider of leadership and management development solutions, is launching its refreshed brand and introducing M: Suite, a comprehensive and interconnected portfolio of innovative learning products and services that meet a breadth of skills development needs in the leadership and management space.
Learning and Development Global Sentiment Survey 2025 voting opens; Donald H Taylor joins Learning News.
AR/VR adoption increases 154% as businesses seek innovative ways to deliver personalised learning at scale.
Research from Pluralsight shows just 1.8% actively searched how to adopt AI responsibly.
The survey explores the latest trends in L&D capability to measure learning’s impact. The resulting report will be published in 2025.
Mind Tools Achieves Top Recognition with South Western Railway and Learning Designer of the Year, Claire Gibson
Making Skills Work: The Path to Solving the Productivity Crisis; Interview with Patrick Craven, City & Guilds.
Mind Tools, a leading provider of management and leadership skills development solutions, has announced the launch of its new Manager Skills Assessment (MSA).
A new report published by skills development organisation, City & Guilds reveals the increased impact of their training and development qualifications on individuals, organisations, and wider society.
Mind Tools, the market-leading expert provider of leadership and management skills development to drive exceptional workplace performance, announced today the creation and appointment of their new Product Advisory Panel.
Mike Bollinger, Cornerstone OnDemand, joins Learning News to discuss in-demand skills and future skills trends.
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.
The Open University has identified emerging trends that are, or will, impact on the world of work: AI ethics, intelligent content, AI conversations, peaceful relations, climate action and XR assessments.
Fosway's annual talent technology report is out and shows resilience in the market despite ongoing economic uncertainties; interview with David Perring.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success. The research shows that despite economic the talent technology market remains resilient, with some providers achieving up to 100% revenue growth, driven by continued investment in employee experience and skills.
Almost half of workers in the US are fearful that their skills will be obsolete within 5 years; new research from Kahoot!.
The Measuring the Business Impact of Learning report is in its eighth year and shows the persistent challenges L&D has getting to grips with measuring what it does. Interview with report authors Piers Lea, LTG and Tammy Rutherford, Watershed.
New report highlights growing workforce readiness gap as technology and innovation demand continue to outpace workforce skills; despite AI boom demand for human skills outstrips x2 demand for digital skills.
Survey reveals half of current tech workers and almost a third of aspiring ones feel they can't learn fast enough to keep pace with tech; highlights a disconnect in tech skills priorities among workers.
Adoption of AI in learning has only truly progressed for a small minority of L&D teams; interview with David Perring exploring the 3rd in Fosway's series of Digital Learning Realities reports.
Engageli’s groundbreaking study highlights the powerful connection between active learning and learner success. The study shows that active learning boosted engagement by 16X and knowledge retention by 54%.
Young managers (under 35 years) don’t have clarity of organisational goals. Yet, 59% of organisations expect managers to take responsibility for developing their teams.
2024 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds Cloud HR market growing steadily with AI capabilities now expected to deliver significant transformation this year.
Learning is under increased scrutiny and throughout 2023 and 2024 many L&D budgets have felt the pinch; interview with David Perring, Fosway, exploring Fosway's 2024 Digital Learning Realities reports.
Digital Learning Realities 2024 - Learning Priorities and Learning Strategy; interview with David Perring, Fosway.
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 10th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing business environment and tech landscape.
Mind Tools celebrates multiple nominations at Learning Technologies Awards 2024
Mind Tools are excited to announce that they are partnering with Edflex, a leading corporate digital learning solution in Europe.
“Measuring the Business Impact of Learning 2024” report reveals 56% of L&D teams can measure impact, but access to data and stakeholder buy-in remain major hurdles.
A new suite of qualifications targeting skills and behaviours in digital agility for marketeers; interview with Maggie Jones, Chartered Institute of Marketing.
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