Professional services firms pledge 22,400 under-25 apprentices a year for five years, alongside wider work experience and construction training commitments.
L&D needs a role in shaping work as AI, hybrid working and pressure on entry routes change how incoming workers acquire experience.
The partnership will connect CLO100 members with LCI’s practical expertise in developing strategic learning capability, while creating a clearer route from professional development to externally recognised impact.
Yasmine Alani examines what happens to workplace learning when AI takes over tasks through which workers develop judgement and expertise.
Call for greater use of mentoring, hands-on practice and simulation as AI changes skilled work and employers replace exiting workers.
Paul Buller discusses Mindtools Kineo’s new offer for small businesses without dedicated L&D teams or complex learning systems.
Almost half of UK employers increased in-house talent development, while only a third collect data to identify skills gaps.
More than half of under-18s assessed lacked essential digital skills, challenging assumptions about younger people's readiness for the workplace.
UK retailers and government have launched a work experience programme as the sector targets 100,000 jobs for young people outside education and employment.
Portakabin highlights the training challenge facing UK manufacturers as skills shortages leave 55,000 long-term vacancies unfilled.
US Gen Z knowledge workers rank professional networks and leadership experience ahead of AI skills for long-term career success.
Nearly a third of employers report hard-to-fill vacancies despite UK vacancies falling 10% below pre-pandemic levels, according to the CIPD.
A new programme that helps vendors understand how partners really make money, so they can segment, fund and design incentives on evidence rather than politics or history.
i-Coach.AI named again among the category leaders for agentic coaching and in-the-flow learner support, built on three decades of sales research.
Hemsley Fraser has launched a new Human Skills and AI curriculum to help organisations build their AI fluency, confidence and human-centred capabilities, to make best use of AI. The company developed its curriculum in response to worldwide demand from enterprises and growth firms wanting to build the most effective ways for humans to work confidently with AI, whether at individual, team, and company-wide levels. Despite AI’s widespread adoption, it’s often treated as a largely technological change with comparatively few organisations developing people's understanding of the impacts and the capabilities needed to ensure optimal AI use.
Imparta wins at IBIS Capital's EdTechX Summit, adding to another strong year of award and analyst recognition for Imparta's sales-aware AI
UK employers report worsening skills shortages while reducing recruitment and largely overlooking young people outside work and education.
Rolls-Royce and global talent development partner Hemsley Fraser have claimed the best in manufacturing award at the 2026 Learning Excellence Awards. The two companies received the industry accolade for their delivery of the ‘Pandorus’ learning and development (L&D) programme, created to fast-track the growth of technical, leadership and coaching skills for technical specialists in Rolls-Royce’ Submarines business. This creative L&D programme looks beyond internal expertise, combining real-world and problem-solving challenges to hone specialists’ leadership and wider skills for future roles.
Pearson has joined the UK's AI Skills Boost initiative, which aims to equip 10 million workers with AI skills by 2030.
Hemsley Fraser has been recognised for its excellence in learning services for the corporate learning and development (L&D) market by being included in Training Industry Inc.’s 2026 Top Training Companies™ list for Learning Services. Hemsley’s selection for the Top 20 list marks the fifteenth consecutive year of recognition for the UK-based learning and development experts.
The award recognises the success of the PDX Sales Academy in building a scalable, buyer-centric approach to commercial capability and performance improvement.
Cathy Hoy introduces a new index designed to measure learning maturity and benchmark impact.
Introducing the Connected Loop Enablement, closing the gap between learning investment and measurable revenue outcomes at enterprise scale.
UK training group recognised for apprenticeship delivery across health, care and education sectors.
National pledge aims to create 1,000 AI, data and tech apprenticeships by 2027, with employers asked to hire one apprentice each.
CLO100, the professional body for learning leaders, has today launched the CLO100 Experience Assessment, an elite global standard designed to formally recognise and validate the strategic impact of senior Learning and Development Leaders.
New US data shows subject choice drives earnings more than university selectivity, with gaps widening over time.
Expanded hands-on AI experiences, instructor-led training, and workflow integrations help organizations turn technical learning into measurable business outcomes.
Global learning and people development partner Hemsley Fraser has been classified as a Potential Leader in the 2026 edition of the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning. The company’s inclusion highlights its continuing commitment to sophisticated digital learning solutions for large and complex organisations provided through a full-service capability suite. This latest recognition underscores Hemsley's ability to combine L&D innovation with a flexible, full‑service approach that ensures engaging, human‑centred learning experiences for customers worldwide.
Manageable will showcase a new product that helps managers develop a broad range of leadership skills via a sustainable self-learning habit.
Bridge LMS partners with Skillsoft to offer 150 expert-led courses, expanding content libraries and helping organizations stay ahead of workplace trends and skill shortages.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
With AI use lagging among smaller firms, government is positioning workforce skills as a route to wider business adoption and productivity gains.
The rollout of national AI foundations training brings external definition and recognition of skills that have so far developed informally at work.
Every UK adult will be eligible for AI foundations training as government and industry expand a national upskilling programme to reach 10 million workers by 2030.
The Institute for Transfer Effectiveness (ITE) has been announced as a Community Industry Partner for CLO100, the membership network for Learning and Development leaders. This partnership aims to enhance the resources and support available to CLO100 members.
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.
Interview with Sam Conniff, CEO, Uncertainty Experts.
Imparta’s i-Coach® AI sales training and enablement platform wins Gold in Best Generative AI Sales Enablement Technology by the Brandon Hall Group.
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.
Brandon Hall Group™ recognises i-Coach® AI for it's differentiated approach, combining deep sales methodology, proactive agentic architecture, workflow integration and personalised adaptation.
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.
New survey shows UK workers recognise AI’s importance yet are not pursuing training to prepare.
i-Coach® AI’s innovative design and proven learning impact have earned it the Gold award for Best Use of AI in Learning at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025.
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.
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.
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, 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.
CLO100 and Mediazoo have joined forces to create the L&D Career Development Zone. The World of Learning Exhibition will take place on 7th and 8th October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, offering learning and development professionals essential resources to advance their careers during a period of rapid technological change.
Manageable brings innovative solutions and thought leadership to the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum
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.
CLO100, in partnership with RockMouse, has launched executive AI masterclasses designed to equip C-suite leaders with the skills to navigate critical decisions on AI adoption.
CLO100 is pleased to announce that Learn Amp has joined the CLO100 Community as a Community Partner.
Imparta has launched a fully agentic version of i-Coach® AI, delivering personalised, proactive, and powerful sales enablement at enterprise scale through 20+ specialised AI agents.
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.
CLO100 & Rockmouse are hosting a panel discussion on the role of AI in shaping the future of learning and development. The event will take place on 14th August and is open to the wider L&D community.
The evolution of LinkedIn Learning harnesses a company’s internal job and skill architecture and real-time insights from over a billion career paths.
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.
Imparta has been recognised for its agentic AI capabilities in Training Industry’s 2025 list. The list highlights tools that deliver autonomous, personalised learner support.
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, 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 technology provider 5app has today announced the launch of its new AI skills intelligence solution, Helix.
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.
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.
Youth-focused outdoor learning initiative exceeds targets and calls for policy integration.
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 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.
This interactive session will empower sales professionals in life sciences and MedTech to responsibly integrate AI into prospecting, engagement, and deal execution using real-world tools, compliance-safe strategies, and a tailored AI action plan.
A new toolkit has been launched to support L&D leaders working to improve alignment with business strategy and increase their influence at senior levels.
UK’s £187m TechFirst scheme will deliver AI and digital skills to 1m pupils and 7.5m adults, backed by industry and regional training partnerships.
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.
Affirmity’s compliance courses and microlearning modules are now available to Open LMS clients, covering an array of essential training topics.
IBM to partner CIM for this year’s global competition; Students set to tackle creative challenges designed to test their marketing skills and deliver real-life marketing experience; Competition open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, who will take part in separate competitions in March.
Kogan Page has announced its sponsorship of the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum as the event’s Official Book Provider. The forum will bring together senior Learning and Development leaders to exchange ideas, explore trends, and shape the future of the industry.
Imparta has been recognised as a top sales training company for its unique sales ecosystem, comprising an award-winning sales methodology, comprehensive library of over 180 skills, and AI-driven enablement.
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 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.
Nicholson McBride Fisher has been announced as a delivery partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum. This collaboration underlines the shared purpose of equipping Learning Leaders with the tools and insights needed to drive meaningful progress within their organisations.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
Rob Hubbard on the critical skills and leadership competencies needed in business to lead sustainability.
Survey for learning and talent development company Hemsley Fraser shows that while companies grasp the ‘human skills’ imperative, day-to-day challenges of disrupted workplaces and age and gender differences could hold back required shifts in learning at work.
This year City & Guilds celebrates 10 years of the Princess Royal Training Awards. The Princess Royal Training Awards were created in 2016 to recognise and reward organisations demonstrating exceptional best practice in workplace training and skills development.
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.
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 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.
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.
Sales training company Mentor Group has appointed Lisa Ojomoh its Chief Revenue Officer.
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.
Leeds University Business School host certification event to celebrate the first CLO100 Learning Leaders Programme cohort completing the only formally certificated programme recognised at Level 7 designed exclusively for Learning and Development Leaders.
Imparta Ltd., a global leader in performance improvement for customer-facing teams, has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Sales Training Services, Q1 2025.
Skills and training missing from boardroom priorities; AI not reflected in training initiatives.
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