<?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>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:38:59 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>Helix named Top 20 AI Coaching and Learner Support Tool by Training Industry</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/5app/2026/helix-named-top-20-ai-coaching-and-learner-support-tool-by-training-industry</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:38:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/5app/2026/helix-named-top-20-ai-coaching-and-learner-support-tool-by-training-industry</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56390/2026 training industry award.png">Helix, the AI skills intelligence platform by 5app, has been named a Top 20 AI Coaching and Learner Support Tool by learning technology experts Training Industry.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Leena AI and Thrive partner to bring Agentic AI to workplace learning and development</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/thrive/2026/leena-ai-and-thrive-partner-to-bring-agentic-ai-to-workplace-learning-and-development</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:14:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/thrive/2026/leena-ai-and-thrive-partner-to-bring-agentic-ai-to-workplace-learning-and-development</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">The partnership connects Leena AI’s AI colleagues to Thrive’s learning platform, so employees &amp; admins can find answers and take action across their learning and development tools through a single, everyday conversation.]]></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>A template for L&amp;D teams: how to report training results leadership actually listens to </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/a-template-for-ld-teams-how-to-report-training-results-leadership-actually-listens-to</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/a-template-for-ld-teams-how-to-report-training-results-leadership-actually-listens-to</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56380/business impact template.png">Most L&D reports prove that training happened. Leadership wants to know what it changed. This template is built around the second question.]]></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>Speexx Named “Professional Development Platform of the Year” in 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-named-professional-development-platform-of-the-year-in-2026-edtech-breakthrough-awards</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:27:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-named-professional-development-platform-of-the-year-in-2026-edtech-breakthrough-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56369/speexxpressreleaseenpredtech breakthough awardlearningnewsimage.png">Speexx has been named “Professional Development Platform of the Year” in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its continued impact in shaping how global organizations approach workforce development.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Earns Record CyberVadis Score, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-earns-record-cybervadis-score-reinforcing-commitment-to-data-security</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:37:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-earns-record-cybervadis-score-reinforcing-commitment-to-data-security</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56368/speexxpressreleasecybervadis026learningnewsenimagehd quality ln.png">Speexx achieved a score of 956/1000 in its latest CyberVadis assessment, marking its highest rating to date and reinforcing its continued focus on data protection.]]></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>Mindtools Kineo AI Innovation Lab launches AI Skills Academy in partnership with Mindstone </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-ai-innovation-lab-launches-ai-skills-academy-in-partnership-with-mindstone</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:39:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-ai-innovation-lab-launches-ai-skills-academy-in-partnership-with-mindstone</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56355/shabnam shahani ceo mindtools kineo.png">AI is transforming workforce performance and productivity and reshaping how work gets done. Organizations are racing to meet this potential – 88%* report regular AI use. However, most are still in the experimentation phase, with two-thirds* yet to scale AI across their organization.  

The challenge is no longer access to AI tools but helping people to adopt new ways of working. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ciphr shortlisted for prestigious business awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-shortlisted-for-prestigious-business-awards</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-shortlisted-for-prestigious-business-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56349/ln-180626.png">Ciphr has been shortlisted for five awards at the 2026 Thames Valley Tech &amp; Innovation Awards, including tech company of the year]]></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>Brandon Hall Group Praises Fuse for Closing the Learning-to-Performance Gap</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/fuse-universal/2026/beyond-the-lms-fuse-praised-by-brandon-hall-group-for-transforming-workplace-learning</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:37:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/fuse-universal/2026/beyond-the-lms-fuse-praised-by-brandon-hall-group-for-transforming-workplace-learning</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56332/brandon hall quote for linkedin.png">LONDON, UK — 16.06.2026 — Fuse, the learning platform built for real-world performance, today announced that its platform repositioning - anchored by the launch of Fuse 4.2 and its new AI coaching solution, Lyra - has been strongly validated by leading research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group™.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>As Face‑to‑Face Training Scales, Operational Complexity Comes Into Focus</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/training-orchestra/2026/as-face‑to‑face-training-scales,-operational-complexity-comes-into-focus</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:13:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/training-orchestra/2026/as-face‑to‑face-training-scales,-operational-complexity-comes-into-focus</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Face‑to‑face and virtual classroom training remain central to enterprise learning strategies, yet the operational practices used to plan and run them have not evolved at the same pace. Drawing on analyst insights from Brandon Hall Group, this article explores how scale brings new complexity into focus, and why execution is becoming an increasingly important consideration for learning leaders.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Most workers have career regrets, survey shows</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/most-workers-have-career-regrets-ciphr-survey-shows</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/most-workers-have-career-regrets-ciphr-survey-shows</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56308/ciphr-ln-090626.png">New research by Ciphr reveals people's biggest career regrets. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI Employee Platform Thrive Launches Global AllSaints Group Rollout</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/thrive/2026/ai-employee-platform-thrive-launches-global-allsaints-group-rollout</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:43:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/thrive/2026/ai-employee-platform-thrive-launches-global-allsaints-group-rollout</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Thrive, the AI-powered employee platform, has been selected by fashion powerhouse AllSaints Group to support communications and engagement across its 2,300-strong global workforce, including teams at its modern American luxury menswear brand, John Varvatos.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PowerPoint design masterclass: what makes training slides engagement-worthy? </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/powerpoint-design-masterclass-what-makes-training-slides-engagement-worthy</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:47:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/powerpoint-design-masterclass-what-makes-training-slides-engagement-worthy</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56290/luis urrutia x ispring webinar.png">Most training content still starts life in PowerPoint. That is not the problem. The problem is that 'made in PowerPoint' too often means dense slides, decorative clip art, and a wall of bullet points that a learner skims and forgets by the next screen. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>US job growth continues as hiring slows and labour demand levels off</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/us-job-growth-continues-as-hiring-slows-and-labour-demand-levels-off</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:45:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/us-job-growth-continues-as-hiring-slows-and-labour-demand-levels-off</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56288/img3146.png">The US economy added 123,700 jobs in May; Hiring, job postings and advertised salaries edge lower.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>As AI agents move into production, workforce data takes centre stage</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/as-ai-agents-move-into-production-workforce-data-takes-centre-stage</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:32:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/as-ai-agents-move-into-production-workforce-data-takes-centre-stage</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">AI agents need access to workforce, skills and learning data, placing governance at the heart of enterprise AI strategies.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>