Learning Newshttps://learningnews.comThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:03:24 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pngFeedForAll Sample Feedhttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning NewsenAI use grows, but L&D’s core work holds steadyhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-use-grows-but-lds-core-work-holds-steadyWed, 07 Oct 2026 15:36:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-use-grows-but-lds-core-work-holds-steadyTaylor and Vinauskaitė’s annual research follows L&D into everyday AI use, with early signs of a changing relationship with the business.]]>Tech job demand reaches three-year highhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tech-job-demand-reaches-three-year-highWed, 07 Oct 2026 16:32:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tech-job-demand-reaches-three-year-highUS IT job postings rose 22.4% year on year in September. Demand for AI skills increased while tech occupation employment was flat.]]>More leaders expect AI productivity gains than workforce cutshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/more-leaders-expect-ai-productivity-gains-than-workforce-cutsFri, 09 Oct 2026 17:53:50 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/more-leaders-expect-ai-productivity-gains-than-workforce-cutsWorkday reports 40% of leaders expect AI to increase output from existing staff, while 28% expect headcount cuts.]]>Manager support arrives late in workplace transformationhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manager-support-arrives-late-in-workplace-transformationThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:04:05 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manager-support-arrives-late-in-workplace-transformationA third of UK organisations delay manager support until transformation is under way, problems emerge or managers ask for help.]]>Workers report falling access to L&D as AI use riseshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workers-report-falling-access-to-ld-as-ai-use-risesWed, 30 Sep 2026 11:30:27 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workers-report-falling-access-to-ld-as-ai-use-risesPwC's survey of almost 50,000 workers finds access to L&D fell from 59% to 51% as workplace AI use increased.]]>AI raises concerns over loss of early-career skillshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-raises-concerns-over-loss-of-early-career-skillsFri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-raises-concerns-over-loss-of-early-career-skillsEmployers are recognising the potential loss of opportunities to develop essential skills as AI changes entry-level work.]]>Youth apprenticeship provision remains thin ahead of Milburn recommendationshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-apprenticeship-provision-remains-thin-ahead-of-milburn-recommendationsThu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:16 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-apprenticeship-provision-remains-thin-ahead-of-milburn-recommendationsFoundation Apprenticeships recorded just 160 starts to April as the CIPD calls for a guarantee to expand routes into work for young people.]]>Employers increase internal development despite gaps in skills datahttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-increase-internal-development-despite-gaps-in-skills-dataTue, 22 Sep 2026 06:02:58 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-increase-internal-development-despite-gaps-in-skills-dataAlmost half of UK employers increased in-house talent development, while only a third collect data to identify skills gaps.]]>US employers add tech roles as technology companies cut staffhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/us-employers-add-tech-roles-as-technology-companies-cut-staffThu, 10 Sep 2026 09:59:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/us-employers-add-tech-roles-as-technology-companies-cut-staffTechnology occupations grew by 86,000 across the US economy in August, while technology companies cut about 14,700 jobs.]]>'Digital natives' may not be digitally work-readyhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/digital-natives-may-not-be-digitally-work-readyThu, 10 Sep 2026 15:56:28 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/digital-natives-may-not-be-digitally-work-readyMore than half of under-18s assessed lacked essential digital skills, challenging assumptions about younger people's readiness for the workplace. ]]>Manufacturing skills shortage costs UK £6bn in lost outputhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manufacturing-skills-shortage-costs-uk-6bn-in-lost-outputMon, 07 Sep 2026 12:04:59 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manufacturing-skills-shortage-costs-uk-6bn-in-lost-outputPortakabin highlights the training challenge facing UK manufacturers as skills shortages leave 55,000 long-term vacancies unfilled.]]>HR leaders struggle to assess skills for AI-enabled workhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/hr-leaders-struggle-to-assess-skills-for-ai-enabled-workThu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:48 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/hr-leaders-struggle-to-assess-skills-for-ai-enabled-workFour in five HR and talent leaders face challenges assessing AI skills as automation changes jobs and career paths.]]>Gen Z puts human skills ahead of AI for career successhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gen-z-puts-human-skills-ahead-of-ai-for-career-successWed, 02 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gen-z-puts-human-skills-ahead-of-ai-for-career-successUS Gen Z knowledge workers rank professional networks and leadership experience ahead of AI skills for long-term career success.]]>Women leaders show wider gap between self-rating and feedbackhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/women-leaders-show-wider-gap-between-self-rating-and-feedbackThu, 20 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/women-leaders-show-wider-gap-between-self-rating-and-feedbackAnalysis of 2,120 leadership assessments found a wider gap for women between self-ratings and feedback from colleagues.]]>Skills shortages persist as UK vacancies fallhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/skills-shortages-persist-as-uk-vacancies-fallWed, 19 Aug 2026 12:22:46 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/skills-shortages-persist-as-uk-vacancies-fallNearly a third of employers report hard-to-fill vacancies despite UK vacancies falling 10% below pre-pandemic levels, according to the CIPD.]]>Youth skills gap could leave 1.25m outside work and educationhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-skills-gap-could-leave-125m-outside-work-and-educationWed, 12 Aug 2026 06:11:11 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-skills-gap-could-leave-125m-outside-work-and-educationThe UK NEET rate could reach 16% by 2030, with employers demanding more digital skills from young recruits, according to new modelling.]]>New research reveals the hidden reality of leadershiphttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-reality-of-leadershipWed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:09 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-reality-of-leadershipIvy House to unveil flagship research at LEARNING LIVE 2026.]]>Care workers seek recognised qualifications to support career progressionhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/care-workers-seek-recognised-qualifications-to-support-career-progressionTue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:37 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/care-workers-seek-recognised-qualifications-to-support-career-progressionRegulated qualifications and clearer career pathways are seen as the biggest factors in helping care workers build long-term careers, according to new research.]]>AI training lags workplace adoption as reskilling gap growshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-training-lags-workplace-adoption-as-reskilling-gap-growsWed, 29 Jul 2026 17:49:32 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-training-lags-workplace-adoption-as-reskilling-gap-growsMost employers are building AI literacy for current roles while delaying wider workforce reskilling, new research suggests.]]>Workers build AI skills as demand weakens for AI-exposed jobshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workers-build-ai-skills-as-demand-weakens-for-ai-exposed-jobsTue, 28 Jul 2026 17:04:02 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workers-build-ai-skills-as-demand-weakens-for-ai-exposed-jobsFive US labour market indicators highlight continued AI upskilling, weaker demand for AI-exposed occupations and changing patterns of work and recruitment.]]>