<?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, 29 Oct 2026 21:02:59 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>Skills gaps put human capability at the centre of AI transformation debate </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/skills-gaps-put-human-capability-at-the-centre-of-ai-transformation-debate</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:02:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/skills-gaps-put-human-capability-at-the-centre-of-ai-transformation-debate</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leaders from The LEGO Group, Deloitte, Fosway, 8Levers and Sponge to discuss human skills and AI transformation on 12 November.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Budget backs apprenticeships and AI as employers question delivery</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/budget-backs-apprenticeships-and-ai-as-employers-question-delivery</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:12:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/budget-backs-apprenticeships-and-ai-as-employers-question-delivery</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57036/chancellor budget-2026-learning news.jpg">Apprenticeship support, union learning and AI funding feature in the Budget, as employers warn that conflicting policies could limit their impact.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bridge Named a 2026 Top Learning Management System Company by Training Industry  </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-2026-top-learning-management-system-company-by-training-industry</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:14:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-2026-top-learning-management-system-company-by-training-industry</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Independent research firm recognizes Bridge's connected learning, skills, and performance platform among leading LMS providers.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bridge Named a Best Employee LMS in Talented Learning’s 2026 LMS Awards  </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-best-employee-lms-in-talented-learnings-2026-lms-awards</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:27:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-best-employee-lms-in-talented-learnings-2026-lms-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Industry analyst recognizes Bridge for bringing learning, skills, and performance together in one platform
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ciphr updates sexual harassment eLearning as employers face tougher prevention duty from 30 October</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-updates-sexual-harassment-elearning-as-employers-face-tougher-prevention-duty-from-30-october</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-updates-sexual-harassment-elearning-as-employers-face-tougher-prevention-duty-from-30-october</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57028/ln-261026.jpg">Ciphr’s updated sexual harassment course reflects the Employment Rights Act 2025, which requires UK employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mediazoo Group Whitepaper Finds the Missing Variable in AI Performance Is Human</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-whitepaper-finds-the-missing-variable-in-ai-performance-is-human</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-whitepaper-finds-the-missing-variable-in-ai-performance-is-human</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/57014/the ai performance gap - media zoo - learning news.png">New whitepaper by CEO Giles Smith explains why AI investment is yet to show up in business results and names AI cognitive readiness as the next phase of AI transformation. 
 
The whitepaper cites PwC and McKinsey research: 56% of CEOs see no revenue or cost gain from AI, and only 37% report any profit impact. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Better workplace AI training could deliver a $177 billion boost to the US economy by 2030 </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/better-workplace-ai-training-could-deliver-a-177-billion-boost-to-the-us-economy-by-2030</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:37:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/better-workplace-ai-training-could-deliver-a-177-billion-boost-to-the-us-economy-by-2030</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56996/ross garner and rodrigo bolanos.jpg">Better workplace AI training could unlock $177 billion for the US economy by 2030, according to new analysis from workplace learning company, Mindtools Kineo. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>iSpring AI Days explores what L&amp;D should delegate to AI</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-ai-days-explores-what-ld-should-delegate-to-ai</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-ai-days-explores-what-ld-should-delegate-to-ai</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56991/1536 768.png">iSpring AI Days 2026, a free online conference on 28 October, will explore how L&D teams can coordinate AI capabilities with human expertise. The event will address content quality, responsible AI use and the decisions learning professionals need to retain control over.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bridge Named a 2026 Choice Award Winner by Training Magazine Network </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-2026-choice-award-winner-by-training-magazine-network</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-2026-choice-award-winner-by-training-magazine-network</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Learning and HR professionals recognize Bridge's all-in-one skills development and performance platform in the LMS category.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sponge relaunches podcast as Sponge Sessions, opening with Deloitte on AI transformation</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/sponge-relaunches-podcast-as-sponge-sessions-opening-with-deloitte-on-ai-transformation</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:10:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/sponge-relaunches-podcast-as-sponge-sessions-opening-with-deloitte-on-ai-transformation</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">New live podcast format launches on 21 October with Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bridge Named a Top 20 People's Choice LMS for 2026 by eLearning Industry </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-top-20-peoples-choice-lms-for-2026-by-elearning-industry</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:39:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bridge/2026/bridge-named-a-top-20-peoples-choice-lms-for-2026-by-elearning-industry</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Verified user reviews rank Bridge's connected learning, skills, and performance platform among the top learning management systems.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI is Disguising Procrastination as Productivity, New Study Suggests</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/ai-is-disguising-procrastination-as-productivity-new-study-suggests</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:37:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/ai-is-disguising-procrastination-as-productivity-new-study-suggests</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">AI may not be creating a new workplace procrastination problem, but it could be making an existing one harder to spot, according to new research from Uncertainty Experts.
The findings come from Procrastination Nation, a major new report from Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis of Uncertainty Experts, part of the Mediazoo Group, which explores how uncertainty shapes workplace behaviour and why people often struggle to act even when opportunities are clear.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Marshall E-Learning founder launches new AI student support project</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/marshall-e-learning-founder-launches-new-ai-student-support-project</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:58:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/marshall-e-learning-founder-launches-new-ai-student-support-project</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56970/student compass founders - learning news.png">Student Compass explores a move from traditional click-and-read digital learning towards question-and-answer support.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Expands Structured Enterprise Language Learning Across Its 50+ Language Portfolio</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-expands-structured-enterprise-language-learning-across-its-50-language-portfolio</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-expands-structured-enterprise-language-learning-across-its-50-language-portfolio</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56967/speexxpressreleasepr50languagesenlearning image.png">More languages across the existing Speexx portfolio now include structured learning experiences, AI-powered communication practice, assessments, and trainer-led development for global workforces.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LearnWorlds unveils its Living Learning System for instructional designers</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/learnworlds-unveils-its-living-learning-system-for-instructional-designers</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:33:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/learnworlds-unveils-its-living-learning-system-for-instructional-designers</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">The AI-enabled LMS keeps instructional designers in charge of the decisions that shape learning, with a live preview on 13 October.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>L&amp;D professionals asked to share their insights on challenges and priorities for 2027  </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ld-professionals-asked-to-share-their-insights-on-challenges-and-priorities-for-2027</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:46:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ld-professionals-asked-to-share-their-insights-on-challenges-and-priorities-for-2027</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56964/lookahead 1.png">L&D and eLearning specialists are being encouraged to contribute to Ciphr's latest research.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Earns Highest Distinction at 2026 Comenius EduMedia Awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-earns-highest-distinction-at-2026-comenius-edumedia-awards</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:49:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-earns-highest-distinction-at-2026-comenius-edumedia-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56962/speexxpressreleasecomeniusenlearningnews.png">Speexx has earned the 2026 Comenius EduMedia Medal, the program’s highest distinction, for excellence in digital learning and people development.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Why policy documents make poor training courses</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/why-policy-documents-make-poor-training-courses</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:57:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/why-policy-documents-make-poor-training-courses</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56941/mandatory training guide.png">Mandatory training often begins with material written for compliance, not learning. A new iSpring guide examines how L&D teams can decide what employees need to know, separate essential learning from supporting detail and build courses that are easier to navigate, update and review.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mediazoo Wins Two Prestigious Cannes Corporate Media &amp; TV Awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-wins-two-prestigious-cannes-corporate-media-tv-awards</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:58:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-wins-two-prestigious-cannes-corporate-media-tv-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56874/cannesfestivalgala-253.jpg">Mediazoo wins two gold Cannes Corporate Media &amp; TV Awards, recognising its excellence in corporate storytelling. The winning work on projects with HSBC and Tiffany &amp; Co., showcases Mediazoo's ability to combine creativity, education and audience engagement to deliver meaningful learning and communications outcomes. As well as that, the agency and HSBC participated in the programme, discussing how storytelling helps heritage brands stay relevant, authentic and engaging for modern audiences.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>One in four managers is considering leaving their jobs because of people management pressures, survey shows</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/one-in-four-managers-is-considering-leaving-their-jobs-because-of-people-management-pressures-survey</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:17:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/one-in-four-managers-is-considering-leaving-their-jobs-because-of-people-management-pressures-survey</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56871/ciphr-research-300926.jpg">Most managers like their jobs but they are overstretched and under pressure, according to new research by Ciphr.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>