https://learningnews.comThu, 29 Oct 2026 18:23:27 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pnghttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning Newsenhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ais-environmental-impact-needs-a-place-in-workplace-learningThu, 29 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ais-environmental-impact-needs-a-place-in-workplace-learningA new guide puts the energy used to generate AI outputs alongside judgement and data handling in workplace skills development.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-commit-to-apprenticeships-and-work-experience-under-sector-jobs-plansTue, 20 Oct 2026 22:50:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-commit-to-apprenticeships-and-work-experience-under-sector-jobs-plansProfessional services firms pledge 22,400 under-25 apprentices a year for five years, alongside wider work experience and construction training commitments.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-needs-a-role-in-shaping-how-work-changesMon, 12 Oct 2026 11:53:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-needs-a-role-in-shaping-how-work-changesL&D needs a role in shaping work as AI, hybrid working and pressure on entry routes change how incoming workers acquire experience.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-changes-how-skilled-workers-build-workplace-expertiseTue, 29 Sep 2026 06:38:07 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-changes-how-skilled-workers-build-workplace-expertiseCall for greater use of mentoring, hands-on practice and simulation as AI changes skilled work and employers replace exiting workers.]]>https://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.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/retailers-target-100000-jobs-for-young-people-out-of-workTue, 08 Sep 2026 22:54:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/retailers-target-100000-jobs-for-young-people-out-of-workUK retailers and government have launched a work experience programme as the sector targets 100,000 jobs for young people outside education and employment.]]>https://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. ]]>https://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.]]>https://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.]]>https://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.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-cut-entry-level-hiring-as-skills-shortages-riseWed, 17 Jun 2026 14:44:46 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-cut-entry-level-hiring-as-skills-shortages-riseUK employers report worsening skills shortages while reducing recruitment and largely overlooking young people outside work and education.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pearson-joins-uk-drive-to-train-10-million-in-aiWed, 10 Jun 2026 13:58:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pearson-joins-uk-drive-to-train-10-million-in-aiPearson has joined the UK's AI Skills Boost initiative, which aims to equip 10 million workers with AI skills by 2030.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/impact-futures-group-wins-top-apprenticeship-provider-awardTue, 05 May 2026 16:53:22 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/impact-futures-group-wins-top-apprenticeship-provider-awardUK training group recognised for apprenticeship delivery across health, care and education sectors.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-urged-to-back-1000-ai-apprenticeshipsThu, 23 Apr 2026 09:37:23 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-urged-to-back-1000-ai-apprenticeshipsNational pledge aims to create 1,000 AI, data and tech apprenticeships by 2027, with employers asked to hire one apprentice each.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/clo-impact-index-launches-to-benchmark-ld-performanceFri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/clo-impact-index-launches-to-benchmark-ld-performanceCathy Hoy introduces a new index designed to measure learning maturity and benchmark impact.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manageable-launches-its-new-weekly-learning-habit-at-learning-technologies-2026Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:39:32 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manageable-launches-its-new-weekly-learning-habit-at-learning-technologies-2026Manageable will showcase a new product that helps managers develop a broad range of leadership skills via a sustainable self-learning habit.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/bupa-to-train-900-staff-in-ai-data-and-leadership-rolesFri, 06 Feb 2026 13:52:30 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/bupa-to-train-900-staff-in-ai-data-and-leadership-rolesBupa has launched three new apprenticeship academies focused on AI-enabled improvement, data and technology, and leadership in customer-centric care. The academies will train around 900 employees over three years and were announced ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-turns-to-skills-to-tackle-low-ai-adoption-among-smesMon, 02 Feb 2026 15:25:42 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-turns-to-skills-to-tackle-low-ai-adoption-among-smesWith AI use lagging among smaller firms, government is positioning workforce skills as a route to wider business adoption and productivity gains.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-backed-ai-benchmarks-raise-new-questions-for-corporate-learningThu, 29 Jan 2026 12:05:17 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-backed-ai-benchmarks-raise-new-questions-for-corporate-learningThe rollout of national AI foundations training brings external definition and recognition of skills that have so far developed informally at work.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-expands-free-ai-training-to-reach-10-million-uk-workersWed, 28 Jan 2026 08:18:14 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/government-expands-free-ai-training-to-reach-10-million-uk-workersEvery UK adult will be eligible for AI foundations training as government and industry expand a national upskilling programme to reach 10 million workers by 2030.]]>