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    • Fosway Group publishes ‘AI Market Assessment for Talent Acquisition ’ paper and announces strategic research programme on AI in HR, talent and learning

      Fosway |

      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.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Talent Acquisition Market 2025; L&D Economy 2025 - Salaries; Learning Professional of the Year; UK Industrial Policy and Skills; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Designing with Feeling: The Rise of Vibe AI in Digital Learning

      Open eLMS |

      As artificial intelligence reshapes digital education, a new design philosophy is emerging called Vibe Design. This emotionally intelligent approach blends generative AI with human-centred instructional principles to produce deeply engaging, multimedia-rich eLearning experiences. Going beyond automation, Vibe Design enables educators to create content that not only informs but resonates, using AI agents to interpret mood, tone and creative intent. This article explores the rise of Vibe Design across coding, marketing and instructional design, and how platforms like Open eLMS AI are setting a new standard for scalable, aesthetic, and emotionally tuned digital learning.

    • 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. 

    • News roundup

      Breaking |

      L&D rethink; LEARNINGLIVE; 10-Year NHS plan; AstraZeneca AI upskilling; Top AI in training; Skills intelligence launch; Thrive financials and new deals; Learning Tech Awards; Cognota Deloitte alliance.

    • 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

      News 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.

    • Top companies for AI in training

      Learning News | Training Industry |

      Training Industry has announced its 2025 lists of the top 20 companies providing AI Coaching & Learner Support and AI Content Creation & Authoring, highlighting the vendors driving innovation in learning technology.

    • Safety training goes viral on TikTok

      Acteon Communication and Learning |

      A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound-alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned.

    • AI readiness tool for L&D teams

      Learning News | AI Readiness |

      Ross Stevenson, founder of learning consultancy Steal These Thoughts, has released an AI readiness assessment aimed at learning and development professionals.

    • Lavasource bolsters leadership team with two senior appointments

      Learning News | Lavasource |

      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.

    • AI assistant doubles completion rates in tech skills training

      Learning News | Codio |

      New study shows that embedding AI-powered support into online tech skills courses can double completion rates and boost grades by 15%, highlighting AI’s potential to improve learner outcomes across both education and workforce training settings.

    • Training gap after redundancies fuelling staff turnover

      Learning News | Kahoot! |

      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.

    • Don’t fear AI, train with it

      Learning News | ATD Middle East 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE |

      Global talent leaders charted the future of learning at the ATD Conference in Abu Dhabi this week with a clear message for learning and development to embrace AI.

    • Liverpool University strikes over RTO policy

      Learning News |

      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.

    • Corporate Training Landscape Map

      Learning News | Training Industry |

      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.

    • Virti at Learning Live AI Edition

      Learning News | Learning Live AI Edition, Virti |

      Role-play platform and immersive video provider, Virti, is exhibing at the upcoming Learning Live AI Edition event, next week in London.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Altman sets 24-month timeline for L&D to rebuild around AI agents; GAI skills surge globally - UK, US and Aus lag behind; Customer learning grows in importance; Career growth still outranks pay for learners; Proven performance gain by aligning L&D; Performance reviews damaging mental health.

    • Customer learning grows in importance

      Learning News | LearnUpon |

      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.

    • QA Marks 25 Years of Accreditation with the Learning and Performance Institute in Major Strategic Collaboration

      LPI |

      QA and the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) have renewed their strategic collaboration in celebration of QA’s remarkable achievement, 25 years of continuous accreditation. This milestone highlights QA’s enduring commitment to delivering high-impact, capability-led learning and setting industry standards for quality and innovation. From workforce transformation to social impact through initiatives like Dreamflight, QA exemplifies purpose-driven learning. As the partnership deepens, both organisations will continue working together throughout 2025 to shape the future of learning through events, strategic initiatives, and thought leadership.

    • Career growth still outranks pay in L&D priorities

      Learning News | Shaping the Future of Learning & Development, Litmos |

      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.

    • Thinking in pictures: Expert tips on visual communication

      Acteon Communication and Learning |

      Are organisations missing a trick by not using visual communication more at work? Although a picture says a thousand words, many are quick to disregard it as a brilliant option for sharing internal comms messages – perhaps because it doesn’t feel quite ‘serious’ enough?

    • Real Conversations. Real Results. Why RBW25 Hit the Mark

      Summit Events |

      The 10th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit brought HR leaders and solution providers together for an inspiring, insight-packed experience in Sitges. With curated 1-1 meetings, strategy-led discussions, and no hard sells, it was more than just a conference — it was a space for real connection, practical solutions, and measurable business value.

    • L&D alignment with business drives 122% performance gain

      Learning News | Guild |

      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.

    • European Accessibility Act

      Learning News | ReadSpeaker |

      Expert panel to discuss upcoming changes to the European Accessibility Act and its implications in the education industry.

    • The Role of AI in the Classroom: Opportunities, Challenges and Practical Steps for Educators

      Open eLMS |

      While AI technologies are still in the early stages of widespread adoption in the classroom, their potential to reshape how we teach and learn is substantial. From personalised learning tools to automated assessment systems, AI has already begun to make its presence felt. Yet, alongside this optimism lies a set of critical concerns. Issues surrounding bias, data privacy and ethical deployment are pressing and must be addressed to ensure AI enhances, rather than undermines, the educational experience. This article explores the evolving role of AI in education, the opportunities it presents, the challenges it raises, and practical actions educators can take to implement it responsibly.

    • Six Tips for Improving Manager-Employee Relationships - Summit Solutions

      Summit Events |

      Most UK managers lack formal training, yet strong manager-employee relationships are vital for wellbeing and performance. This article offers six practical tips—from building trust to aligning with company culture—that help managers support mental health, boost retention, and create a healthier, more connected workplace.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      News roundup from the Learning Technologies 2025 event and all the latest headlines.

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