News stories from Learning News in 2026
Whatfix launches AI roleplay for frontline teams
Learning News | 09 Mar 2026
New capability combines simulated workflows and customer conversations in one training environment. Interview with Khadim Batti, Whatfix founder and CEO.
Easygenerator strengthens AI strategy with senior L&D hire
Learning News | 02 Mar 2026
Enterprise L&D leader Derek Bruce joins Easygenerator as chief learning and knowledge officer to shape responsible AI strategy and strengthen its position on scalable knowledge creation.
Workday deepens AI and learning push as revenues rise 13%
Learning News | 25 Feb 2026
Revenues reach $9.6bn as Workday embeds AI and scales Sana learning inside its HCM core.
Litmos appoints Eric Vermillion as CEO
Learning News | 24 Feb 2026
Enterprise software leader takes role with immediate effect.
Only 5% raise stress with managers
Learning News | 19 Feb 2026
553-worker survey, 5% tell managers about stress, 63% considered leaving, 52% made mistakes, HSE reports 964,000 stress cases, leadership capability and psychological safety questioned.
Internal misalignment slows AI-era execution
Learning News | 19 Feb 2026
New EQ data finds internal friction and misdirected development, not AI skills, are slowing execution.
England Football Learning redesigns digital learning model at national scale
Learning News | 17 Feb 2026
FA education arm, which supported 360,000 learners last year, introduces modular, role-based digital learning platform.
Abilitie launches short-form simulations to bring leadership practice inside real-world scenarios
Learning News | 12 Feb 2026
Abilitie launches Case Challenges, two-hour practice-based experiences that immerse participants in realistic business scenarios. Designed to target key leadership capabilities, the simulations help leaders practise real-time decision-making, navigate trade-offs, and see the consequences of their choices.
Hiring slows worldwide as labour markets fragment
Learning News | 10 Feb 2026
Global hiring demand is weakening, but emerging economies and services roles continue to grow as employers delay hiring amid uncertainty.
Bupa creates AI, data and leadership apprenticeship academies
Learning News | 06 Feb 2026
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.