<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Learning News</title><atom:link href="https://learningnews.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" /><link>https://learningnews.com</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:19:03 GMT</pubDate><generator>Learning News RSS Generator</generator><image><url>https://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.png</url><title>FeedForAll Sample Feed</title><link>https://learningnews.com</link><description>Learning News</description><width>144</width><height>144</height></image><description>Learning News</description><language>en</language><item><title>Broken at both ends: Why global Benefits Leaders are stuck in the middle </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/broken-at-both-ends-why-global-benefits-leaders-are-stuck-in-the-middle</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:18:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/broken-at-both-ends-why-global-benefits-leaders-are-stuck-in-the-middle</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56384/broken-at-both-ends-summit-solutions-feature-1920x1080.png">Global benefits leaders are under more pressure than ever. EU Pay Transparency. Board-level ROI scrutiny. A five-generation workforce. And AI landing on their desks before the data foundations are anywhere near ready.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cognota Acquires Learnexus, the AI-Powered Marketplace for L&amp;D Capacity and Execution</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-acquires-learnexus-the-ai-powered-marketplace-for-ld-capacity-and-execution</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-acquires-learnexus-the-ai-powered-marketplace-for-ld-capacity-and-execution</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56382/image 12.png">Cognota has acquired Learnexus, an AI-driven marketplace of over 3,000 on-demand L&D specialists. The acquisition expands Cognota's LearnOps® platform from capacity planning and intelligence into execution, enabling learning teams to instantly activate specialized experts — instructional designers, facilitators, developers, and consultants — directly within their existing workflows. Powered by AI and usage-based pricing, the combined platform allows enterprises to move from strategy to delivery faster, at a fraction of the cost of traditional agencies or full-time hires.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Only 19% of customer education programmes meet maturity benchmark</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/only-19-of-customer-education-programmes-meet-maturity-benchmark</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:57:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/only-19-of-customer-education-programmes-meet-maturity-benchmark</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56376/customer education learning news.png">Half of customer education teams describe their programmes as mature, but new research finds only 19% meet operational maturity criteria.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Behaviour before measurement: Anna Barnett on closing the intention-action gap</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/behaviour-before-measurement-anna-barnett-on-closing-the-intention-action-gap</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:32:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/behaviour-before-measurement-anna-barnett-on-closing-the-intention-action-gap</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56372/the intention-action gap.png">Mindtools Kineo's Anna Barnett examines the gap between intention and action and the role of behavioural design in closing it.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Acorn acquires B Online Learning</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/acorn-acquires-b-online-learning</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:42:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/acorn-acquires-b-online-learning</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Acorn has acquired B Online Learning, adding elearning services, a learning platform and ANZ’s only Articulate Certified Training Partner to its skills business.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI drives demand for data storytelling skills</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-drives-demand-for-data-storytelling-skills</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-drives-demand-for-data-storytelling-skills</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56363/storytelling with data ai live event copy.png">More than 2,300 people have registered for an AI and data storytelling workshop, reflecting demand for guidance on visualisation, communication and AI oversight.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cezanne acquires Learn Amp</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/cezanne-acquires-learn-amp</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/cezanne-acquires-learn-amp</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56359/joe hill-wilson learning news.png">HR and payroll software provider Cezanne has acquired workplace learning platform Learn Amp.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Championing human skills, not AI</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-now-tv/2026/championing-human-skills-not-ai</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:15:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-now-tv/2026/championing-human-skills-not-ai</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56357/lntv trailer 2026 6.png">LNTV, Jun 25: Jane Bozarth on why networks, culture, and human judgment are the real engine of organisational learning; Martin Couzins on the Microsoft 2026 Work Trends report; Challenging assumptions about effective learning with Andy Lancaster and Tom McDowall. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>“It’s up to us to create this new future.” - CIPD Festival of work 2026</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/acteon-communication-and-learning/2026/its-up-to-us-to-create-this-new-future-cipd-2026</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:22:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/acteon-communication-and-learning/2026/its-up-to-us-to-create-this-new-future-cipd-2026</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56353/acteon at cipd festival of work.png">AI, evolution and contentless courses. Acteon's Rebecca Trigg shares insights from this years CIPD Festival of Work. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World of Learning Conference &amp; Exhibition 2026 announces free seminar programme line-up </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-conference-exhibition-2026-announces-free-seminar-programme-line-up</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:54:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-conference-exhibition-2026-announces-free-seminar-programme-line-up</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56351/vmgl birmingham oct725 josh caius a907849.jpg">The World of Learning Conference &amp; Exhibition, taking place on 6 &amp; 7 October 2026, has announced a selection of free, expert-led sessions from speakers including keynote Alex Brooker, Nick Gonios, Melanie Martinelli, David James and many more…]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CLO100 launches experience-based assessment for L&amp;D leaders</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/clo100-launches-experience-based-assessment-for-ld-leaders</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:03:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/clo100-launches-experience-based-assessment-for-ld-leaders</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56347/experience assessments.png">New assessment awards professional designations based on business impact, strategic leadership and measurable organisational outcomes. Cathy Hoy, CEO at CLO100 and Charles Jennings, Chief Moderator, join Learning News to explain the new professional designations and why the L&D profession needs them.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Rise Up introduces Forge, an AI Performance Officer that Embeds Autonomous Coaching into Everyday Work</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/rise-up/2026/rise-up-introduces-forge-an-ai-performance-officer-that-embeds-autonomous-coaching-into-everyday-wor</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:53:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/rise-up/2026/rise-up-introduces-forge-an-ai-performance-officer-that-embeds-autonomous-coaching-into-everyday-wor</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">New AI Performance Officer deploys agentic AI coaches that operate continuously inside workflows to drive measurable business performance]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Upcoming webinar: Why employees leave when they can't see what's next</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-pool/2026/upcoming-webinar-why-employees-leave-when-they-cant-see-whats-next</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:23:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-pool/2026/upcoming-webinar-why-employees-leave-when-they-cant-see-whats-next</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56343/untitled - 21 april 2026 at 10.59.46-31 (1).png">When employees can't see clear opportunities for growth, they're more likely to look elsewhere. In this webinar, Learning Pool explores how career visibility, skills transparency, and internal mobility influence employee engagement and retention.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Imparta Wins EdTechX Award for Corporate Training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/imparta/2026/imparta-wins-edtechx-award-for-corporate-training</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:13:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/imparta/2026/imparta-wins-edtechx-award-for-corporate-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56337/i-coach.ai screenshot.png">Imparta wins at IBIS Capital's EdTechX Summit, adding to another strong year of award and analyst recognition for Imparta's sales-aware AI]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sarah Abramson launches Think Human consultancy</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/sarah-abramson-launches-think-human-consultancy</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:11:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/sarah-abramson-launches-think-human-consultancy</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56338/think human at eipc26.png">New independent consultancy, Think Human, applies behavioural science to boost organisational performance and people-centred change.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>News Bulletin June 2026</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bulletins/2026/news-bulletin-june-2026</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bulletins/2026/news-bulletin-june-2026</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">A bite-sized news round up: AI reshapes talent acquisition, Evidence Informed Practice Conference, Learning Technologies Awards, Career switching; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026: Learning News special programme</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/evidence-informed-practice-conference-2026-learning-news-special-programme</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/evidence-informed-practice-conference-2026-learning-news-special-programme</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56317/eipc 2026.png">Full length interviews with speakers and participants at the Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World of Learning publishes Special Edition issue of Learning Magazine </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-publishes-special-edition-issue-of-learning-magazine</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:27:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-publishes-special-edition-issue-of-learning-magazine</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56316/selm26001cover.jpg">The Learning Magazine Special Edition is now available, bringing together diverse voices from across the industry to explore the most pressing challenges L&D teams face today.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026: News highlights</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/evidence-informed-practice-conference-2026-news-highlights</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/evidence-informed-practice-conference-2026-news-highlights</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56322/eipc 2026 news highlights.png">Learning News highlights with speakers and participants at the Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What You Missed at the 11th Rewards, Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Summit</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/what-you-missed-at-the-11th-rewards-benefits-wellbeing-summit</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:34:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/what-you-missed-at-the-11th-rewards-benefits-wellbeing-summit</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56313/rbw write up.png">"Easily the best work event I have been to." 

We loved hearing that from one of our delegates in Lisbon last week. The 11th Rewards, Benefits &amp; Wellbeing Summit has come and gone - but the conversations, connections, and ideas it sparked are just getting started.

Read the recap here. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>