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    • Kogan Page Renews Sponsorship for CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum 2026

      CLO100 | LONDON, UK |

      CLO100 is pleased to announce that Kogan Page, the leading independent business publisher, has renewed its partnership as the official book sponsor for the Learning Leaders Forum 2026. Following a successful collaboration in 2025, Kogan Page returns to provide world-class thought leadership and expert resources to the UK’s premier gathering of senior L&D professionals.

    • Hemsley named in Training Industry Top 20 Leadership Training Companies

      Hemsley Fraser | Recognition reflects provider’s relentless innovation |

      Hemsley Fraser, the full-service learning and people development partner, has been named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for the 17th consecutive year. The listing recognises a learning provider’s ability to provide enterprise learners with high-impact and engaging learning and development offerings. Hemsley has an unbroken record of inclusion in the list – regarded as the learning sector’s top tier of global leadership training providers – ever since the awards were established in 2009.

    • LN Mastery Day: Using Data to Demonstrate Learning Impact

      The Learning Network |

      Join The Learning Network for a day of hands-on workshops that will help you leverage data to more effectively measure - and prove - impact.  With real-world examples, hands-on activities, and tools to help make it easier for you, we'll be looking at how you can move beyond vanity metrics and align your activities with what matters to senior leadership, and demonstrate your impact in a way that speaks to them.

    • CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum 2026 Update

      CLO100 | The Human-AI Partnership: Skills for Success |

      As the year gathers pace, the demands on L&D leaders continue to evolve. The value of clear, trusted insight has never been greater. The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum provides a space for meaningful dialogue and actionable strategies, uniting senior L&D professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts to explore the trends shaping the future of workplace learning.

    • Bupa creates AI, data and leadership apprenticeship academies

      Learning News | National Apprenticeship Week |

      Bupa has launched three new apprenticeship academies focused on AI-enabled improvement, data and technology, and leadership in customer-centric care. The academies will train around 900 employees over three years and were announced ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.

    • CLO100 Appoints Community Directors to Enhance Member Experience

      CLO100 | LONDON – 9 January 2026 |

      CLO100 has announced the appointment of six Community Directors for 2026. This move is part of the organisation's vision to foster greater connection and collaboration within its global network of learning leaders. The new directors will focus on shaping the member experience.

    • CLO Lens December Edition

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      Wrapping Up 2025 with Insights, Inspiration, and Connection As the year draws to a close, the December edition of CLO Lens is here to help learning and development professionals reflect, recharge, and prepare for the opportunities ahead in 2026. Packed with thought-provoking insights, practical advice, and a celebration of the power of connection, this festive edition is the perfect companion for the season of reflection and giving.

    • CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum - Setting the New Standard for L&D Conferences

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum left a significant and positive mark on the learning and development community. The Forum brought together Chief Learning Officers and L&D Leaders for two days of learning, discussion, strategic collaboration, and forward-thinking exploration into the future of workplace learning.

    • NFP joins forces with CLO100 as Sponsor and Community Partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum.

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      NFP (an Aon company), are a leading international brokerage and consulting firm with solutions spanning commercial insurance, employee benefits, financial planning, health and safety and people and talent. NFP is delighted to announce its new partnership with CLO100, the UK’s only private network dedicated to senior learning and development leaders. As both a sponsor of the annual CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum and a Community Partner, NFP is deepening its commitment to shaping the future of leadership and organisational success.

    • Hemsley Gains Brandon Hall Gold Award for Best Leadership Development Program

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has won the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Gold Award in the Leadership Development Program category for its consultancy and content development in partnership with global self-care company Perrigo. This work, featuring design and delivery services, supported Perrigo's successful development of leadership programmes that help align its emerging leaders on the importance of effective leadership in driving growth and supporting career advancement.

    • NIIT Partners with CLO100 to Sponsor the Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      CLO100 announced today that NIIT MTS, a global leader in Managed Learning Services, will be sponsoring the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum under the category of Managed Learning Services. This collaboration highlights NIIT’s longstanding commitment to advancing the Learning and Development profession through innovation, expertise, and thought leadership.

    • Go1 Announced as Sponsor for CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 |

      Go1, the leading content aggregator for people-first L&D leaders, is the latest sponsor for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum on 20th and 21st October. The forum is a key event for professionals in the Learning and Development sector.

    • Hemsley Tackles “No Time to Learn” Challenge at LPI Learning Live 2025

      Hemsley Fraser | London |

      With learners' "time poverty" being one of the biggest challenges facing today’s organisations, Hemsley Fraser's collaborative session on Day 1 of Learning Live 2025 in London examines how forward-thinking organisations are creating the space for learning, even when time pressures on workforces are so intense.

    • Hemsley Makes Training Industry Online Learning Library Top 20

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has been named in the Training Industry Top 20 for Online Learning Library, for the ninth consecutive year. This achievement underlines the company's continuing ability to deliver ground-breaking digital and online learning & development solutions for the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.

    • 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.

    • July Edition of CLO Lens Magazine Released 

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      CLO100 publish the July edition of CLO Lens, the digital magazine for L&D. This month's theme is 'Marketing Learning.' Designed to help L&D leaders to take their function to the next level by building intentional learning brands and positioning themselves as strategic partners within their organisations. 

    • The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 | July 18, 2025 – London |

      The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, the flagship event for senior learning professionals, with the theme "From Learning Leader to Business Leader" it is set to be the standout event of the year for L&D Leaders.

    • Learning Team of the Year

      Learning News |

      AstraZeneca was awarded gold awards for Team of the Year and Innovation at the Learning Awards earlier this year for its training programme on AI for its 90,000 employees. AstraZeneca's Global Capability Development Leader for Digital, Data, AI and Learning Agility, Dr Bonnie Cheuk, joins Learning News.

    • Learning Team of the Year

      Features |

      AstraZeneca was awarded gold awards for Team of the Year and Innovation at the Learning Awards earlier this year for its training programme on AI for its 90,000 employees. AstraZeneca's Global Capability Development Leader for Digital, Data, AI and Learning Agility, Dr Bonnie Cheuk, joins Learning News.

    • Training Industry list Hemsley as a 2025 Top 20 Learning Services Company

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Hemsley Fraser has once again been named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Learning Services Companies list, for 2025. A trusted information source, Training Industry selects top providers that demonstrate excellence and innovation in the corporate learning and development market. Key Hemsley services evaluated include learning strategy, measurement and analytics, engagement services, learning technology and AI services, content design and development, learning delivery as well as learner, faculty management and vendor management services.

    • Quantic Announced as Delivery Partner for CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 |

      Quantic has been named as a delivery partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, an event that brings together key figures in the Learning and Development industry. This partnership represents a step forward in promoting innovation and commercial focus within the L&D landscape.

    • Practive Announced as Delivery Partner for CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      Practive has been confirmed as a delivery partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, a key event for leaders in the Learning and Development community. This partnership supports the ongoing effort to empower L&D professionals with the skills needed to lead effectively in a changing landscape.

    • MAAS Marketing Shortlisted for British Training Award for Upskilling Initiative

      MAAS Marketing |

      MAAS Marketing, the creative force energising L&D functions across the globe, has been shortlisted for the British Training Awards 2025 in the category of Retraining/Upskilling Initiative of the Year. The nomination recognises the agency’s Strategic Marketing for People Functions course — a first-of-its-kind initiative transforming how L&D, HR, and Talent teams position, market, and embed their offering within the business.

    • Gaps in career paths costs UK economy £96 Billion

      Learning News | Pearson |

      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.

    • AI-fuelled challenges in developing skills

      Learning News | Workforce and Learning Trends Report, CompTIA |

      The pace of technological change is creating a new wave of skill shortages and gaps, prompting HR to refocus and expand skills-building efforts.

    • Sprint Valley Announced as Delivery Partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum

      CLO100 | London, UK – 12th May 2025 |

      CLO100 announce Sprint Valley, a leader in Strategic Facilitation, as an official delivery partner for the 2025 CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, taking place on 20th & 21st October at the DeVere Beaumont Estate, Windsor. This collaboration elevates the forum’s impact by bringing Sprint Valley's expertise in addressing complex organisational challenges to the forefront of the event.

    • Hemsley Fraser Sponsors CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum to Champion Leadership and Human Skills

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      Hemsley Fraser has announced its sponsorship of this year’s CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum under the "Leadership and Human Skills" category. This partnership reinforces Hemsley Fraser’s dedication to equipping leaders and teams with the skills they need to thrive in an evolving business environment, while supporting innovation within the Learning and Development industry.

    • Imparta and Revenue Enablement Society Launch Research to Redefine Sales Competencies

      Imparta |

      Imparta Ltd, a global leader in performance improvement for customer-facing teams, has launched a new research initiative, Rethinking Sales Enablement Competencies, in collaboration with the Revenue Enablement Society. This research is designed to explore the relevance, effectiveness, and future of competency models in today’s fast-evolving sales landscape.

    • April's Edition of CLO Lens on ‘Business Alignment’: Unlocking Organisational Success

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      The April's edition of CLO Lens has arrived, putting the spotlight on a critical theme for modern organisations: Business Alignment. This month’s issue goes deep into how aligning learning and development initiatives with overarching business strategies can drive measurable impact, create resilient teams, and position organisations for long-term success.

    • Tickets Now Available for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum – October 20th & 21st 2025

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      Tickets are now on sale for the Learning Leaders Forum, a one-of-a-kind event tailored exclusively for senior L&D leaders. Taking place on 20th & 21st October, 2025, at the stunning DeVere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, this two-day forum promises an immersive experience packed with insights, strategy, and community-building.

    • Hemsley named Potential Leader in 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Following recent recognition for the 16th year as a Training Industry Top 20 Leadership training company, a new accolade from Fosway - Potential Leader in 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning - also recognises Hemsley’s comprehensive, human-centric, digital learning solutions that bring learning to life and activate performance shifts.

    • AI skills world record

      News features in association with LPI |

      Microsoft is attempting a world record for the most people to take an online lesson as part of its AI Skills Fest to mobilise global participation in AI education; Interview with Simon Lambert, Chief Learning Officer, Microsoft UK.

    • Hemsley in Training Industry Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for 16th year

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has been named in learning industry information provider Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for the 16th consecutive year. They have made this elite list of global leadership training providers every year since the awards were set up in 2009. This latest accolade demonstrates Hemsley's relentless innovation capability for customers and partners worldwide.

    • Half don't have AI strategies

      Learning News |

      Research finds more than half of organizations don't have comprehensive AI strategies and AI skills gaps are preventing effective AI implementation.

    • LPI - Microsoft partnership

      News features in association with LPI |

      Ed Monk, CEO, LPI and Todd Minor, General Manager and Global Learning Leader, Microsoft, join Learning News to discuss their new collaboration.

    • Learning and Development skills for 2025

      News features in association with LPI |

      Sarah Hatton, LPI, Kelsey Gauld, Kepler + Co, Camilia Miccolis, Rise Up present the updated LPI Capability Map for 2025.

    • Jon Fletcher appointed Hemsley CTO expanding AI elements of people performance offerings

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has appointed AI, HR and learning technology strategist and former Learning & Performance Institute chief AI strategist Jon Fletcher as its Chief Technology Officer, to head its expanding learning technology capabilities. He will support Hemsley’s new technology capabilities and innovation, including a new discovery and consulting service, which is helping organisations with their HR & learning technology AI transformations and their associated people performance strategies.

    • Leading the way in end-point assessment

      City & Guilds |

      According to the latest report published by Ofqual on apprenticeships, City & Guilds is leading the way in end-point assessment (EPA) certifications.

    • UK productivity and skills

      Features |

      Making Skills Work: The Path to Solving the Productivity Crisis; Interview with Patrick Craven, City & Guilds.

    • Skills economy report 2024

      Features |

      Mike Bollinger, Cornerstone OnDemand, joins Learning News to discuss in-demand skills and future skills trends.

    • Demand soars for human skills in the age of AI

      Learning News | Cornerstone |

      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.

    • Hemsley Fraser Wins Golds At 2024 Brandon Hall Group Awards

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Hemsley Fraser has won two gold awards at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for its work with Coca Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), Coca-Cola’s largest multinational bottling partner. The two accolades stem from CCEP’s new ‘Great People Manager Program’ (GPMP), a global initiative to build world-class people manager capabilities.

    • Boost “human skills” to thrive in an AI world, says Hemsley Fraser

      Hemsley Fraser |

      Learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser says we need more "human” skills to prosper in the new world of work. The company has named 12 key capabilities that companies will need to perform and thrive given seismic changes to the nature of work from technologies such as AI.

    • Introducing the CLO100 - Strategic Business Alignment Programme for L&D Leaders

      CLO100 |

      CLO100 introduces "Strategic Business Alignment for L&D Leaders," a dynamic 3-month programme designed to align learning initiatives with business goals. With CMI Level 7 accreditation, it features live workshops, group coaching, and peer mentoring. Participants gain strategic impact, professional growth, and an affordable path to enhance their skills and credentials.

    • Class chasm in creative industries

      Learning News |

      Research from Netflix and the National Youth Theatre has uncovered a significant “class chasm” within the UK’s creative sector; Nine out ten working-class do not want their children in creative jobs.

    • CIM digital agility courses

      Features | CIM |

      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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