<?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, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:04 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>Access Learning recognised again as Core Leader in 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for both Learning Systems and Digital Learning</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/access-learning-recognised-again-as-core-leader-in-2026-fosway-9-grid-for-both-learning-systems-and-</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:50:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/access-learning-recognised-again-as-core-leader-in-2026-fosway-9-grid-for-both-learning-systems-and-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Access Learning, the digital learning solutions provider and part of The Access Group, has retained its Core Leader position in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ across two categories: Learning Systems and Digital Learning, reinforcing its standing among the most established learning platforms in the European market.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Why Time Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Effective Workplace Learning</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/why-time-is-still-the-biggest-barrier-to-effective-workplace-learning</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:44:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/why-time-is-still-the-biggest-barrier-to-effective-workplace-learning</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56120/mhr lt ln.png">Learning and development (L&D) is firmly on the agenda for UK employers. From leadership capability to digital skills and emerging technologies like AI, organisations recognise that continuous learning is essential for performance, productivity and retention.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mint launches Smart Translator for fast, affordable eLearning translation</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/mint-launches-smart-translator-for-fast-affordable-elearning-translation</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:16:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/mint-launches-smart-translator-for-fast-affordable-elearning-translation</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Digital learning consultancy Mint has announced the launch of Smart Translator, an AI-powered tool designed to reduce the time and cost of translating digital learning content.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Powtoon to unveil 3 AI workflows to close corporate knowledge gaps</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/powtoon-to-unveil-3-ai-workflows-to-close-corporate-knowledge-gaps</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:02:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/powtoon-to-unveil-3-ai-workflows-to-close-corporate-knowledge-gaps</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56076/powtoon learning news.png">Powtoon is unveiling 3 AI workflows designed to tackle one of the biggest hidden costs in organizations today: knowledge gaps. Join Powtoon’s big unboxing event on May 20 and see how teams are turning complex information into scalable, visual learning experiences.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Blify lands $2.1M for AI-Native learning in Slack and Teams, backed by veterans from EU Leading HR Tech scaleups</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/blify-lands-21m-for-ai-native-learning-in-slack-and-teams-backed-by-veterans-from-eu-leading-hr-tech</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:29:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/blify-lands-21m-for-ai-native-learning-in-slack-and-teams-backed-by-veterans-from-eu-leading-hr-tech</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56071/photo-founders-blify.jpg">Blify, the startup that turns Slack and Teams into intelligent learning platforms, today announced a $2.1 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-native Learning Operating System. The company claims to deliver 10x higher engagement than traditional LMS platforms. Its customers, including Club Med and Kaufman &amp; Broad, use Blify to train employees across multiple countries, reflecting the platform's global reach from its earliest days.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Avoiding the L&amp;D Activity Trap</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/avoiding-the-ld-activity-trap</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:48:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/avoiding-the-ld-activity-trap</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56053/harry chapman-walker 4.png">Learning and Development (L&D) has a value problem, not because it isn’t valuable, but because it struggles to prove it. And when L&D can’t prove impact, it doesn’t just lose credibility. It loses influence. It's time to be explicit about the problem. It’s called The Activity Trap, says Harry Chapman-Walker, CEO, Kallidus, and it’s undermining the value of L&D.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Pluralsight launches SecureReady to help build job-ready cybersecurity teams</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pluralsight-launches-secureready-to-help-build-job-ready-cybersecurity-teams</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:25:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pluralsight-launches-secureready-to-help-build-job-ready-cybersecurity-teams</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Security skill development solution to help security and IT leaders quickly close skills gaps in their organizations. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gender pay gap persists in gig economy</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gender-pay-gap-persists-in-us-gig-work-rates</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:49:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gender-pay-gap-persists-in-us-gig-work-rates</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55907/gender pay gap revelio learning news.png">US data shows women dominate freelancing but set lower rates than men despite equal performance, widening the pay gap over time.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>External job moves slow as hiring thresholds rise</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/external-job-moves-slow-as-hiring-thresholds-rise</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:26:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/external-job-moves-slow-as-hiring-thresholds-rise</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55882/external hiring slows learning news.png">Mobility drops, experience demands increase and pay gains weaken across US white-collar roles.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Finding your AI Coach</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/finding-your-ai-coach</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:45:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/finding-your-ai-coach</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Virti has launched a new AI Coach that brings scalable, always-on coaching to every learner. Powered by Virtual Humans, it delivers structured sessions or on-demand practice, with personalised feedback that builds over time, helping teams continuously develop and improve.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TicTac Learn acquires Distrisoft to enter French market</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tictac-learn-acquires-distrisoft-to-enter-french-market</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:50:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tictac-learn-acquires-distrisoft-to-enter-french-market</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55863/tictac learn distrisoft learning news.png">TicTac Learn acquires Distrisoft, expanding into France and growing European learning tech footprint.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>L&amp;D influence constrained by access and evidence gaps, says TJ report</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-influence-constrained-by-access-and-evidence-gaps-says-tj-report</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-influence-constrained-by-access-and-evidence-gaps-says-tj-report</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55848/tj ld influence report learning news.png">Most L&D teams are not ready to prove impact, with access to decision-makers the biggest barrier.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI adoption outpaces enterprise capability</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-adoption-outpaces-enterprise-capability</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-adoption-outpaces-enterprise-capability</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55879/ai readiness gap learning news.png">Enterprises risk $10.9m annual losses as AI investment accelerates but digital adoption lags, with workers losing hundreds of hours to poorly integrated systems.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Europe draws US tech talent</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/europe-draws-us-tech-talent</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:23:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/europe-draws-us-tech-talent</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55838/tech talent shift.png">US tech workers are now moving to Europe in greater numbers than the reverse; France, the UK and Switzerland lead gains; Mid-career hires dominate flows.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI drives surge in leadership skill demand</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-drives-surge-in-leadership-skill-demand</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:07:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-drives-surge-in-leadership-skill-demand</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55801/leadership demands revelio labs learning news.png">Leadership skills command a 40% pay premium as AI adoption increases demand for coordination and oversight.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Workday embeds Sana as AI interface across platform</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workday-embeds-sana-as-ai-interface-across-platform</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:50:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workday-embeds-sana-as-ai-interface-across-platform</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55796/workday.jpg">Workday rolls out Sana across its platform, positioning conversational AI and agents as the primary way to access and execute work across HR, finance and enterprise systems.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hiring confidence rises globally in pre-conflict survey as AI shows strongest returns in L&amp;D</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/hiring-confidence-rises-in-pre-conflict-survey-as-ai-shows-strongest-returns-in-ld</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:32:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/hiring-confidence-rises-in-pre-conflict-survey-as-ai-shows-strongest-returns-in-ld</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55785/hiring outlook learning news.png">Employers report stronger hiring plans for Q2 2026, with AI delivering its strongest workplace returns in learning and development. Survey across 42 countries reflects sentiment before conflict escalated in the Middle East in late February.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easygenerator strengthens AI strategy with senior L&amp;D hire</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/easygenerator-strengthens-ai-strategy-with-senior-ld-hire</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/easygenerator-strengthens-ai-strategy-with-senior-ld-hire</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Whatfix launches AI roleplay for frontline teams</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/whatfix-launches-ai-roleplay-for-frontline-teams</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/whatfix-launches-ai-roleplay-for-frontline-teams</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55766/ai conversation simulations.png">New capability combines simulated workflows and customer conversations in one training environment. Interview with Khadim Batti, Whatfix founder and CEO.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Only 5% raise stress with managers</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/only-5-raise-stress-with-managers</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:59:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/only-5-raise-stress-with-managers</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/55664/managers and employee stress learning news.jpg">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.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>