A bite-sized news round up: AI in Learning Report; Mobilising generation numb; Connect 2025 preview; AI agents and sales enablement; AI skills for L&D; Training Journal 60th anniversary; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Artificial intelligence is transforming corporate learning and development. What once required weeks of instructional design and production time can now be completed in minutes using AI-powered tools. Companies are using AI to convert internal documents, policy guides, onboarding materials and assessments into sleek, interactive learning content faster and more affordably than ever before. But while AI is helping to speed up and scale training, there is a growing concern many organisations are overlooking: what happens to the data you upload?
In this month’s edition of Summit Solutions, Bridgeability makes a strong case for the lasting value of face-to-face learning - highlighting how in-person experiences drive motivation, connection, and real skill development in ways virtual formats can’t always replicate.
Amazon confirms major job cuts: with the tech giant shifting from a pandemic-era hiring spree to re-structuring for the AI age, learning teams must recalibrate from ‘training what we have’ to ‘building who we’ll need’.
October 2025: Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success. The research shows that a challenging economy is making for a cautious talent solutions market, pushing HR teams to reduce costs. And yet, many skills and workforce intelligence solutions are reporting strong growth, and AI continues to dominate vendor roadmaps and disrupt traditional talent management processes. It’s clear that in areas where there is strong business impact, there is still plenty of opportunity for innovation and expansion.
Partnership fills multiple market needs identified in recent 2025 Brandon Hall Group research brief.
Donald H Taylor and Egle Vinauskaite present the findings of this year’s AI in Learning report.
Recruitment and retention are seen as the biggest workplace challenges for UK employers heading into 2026, according to new research by Ciphr.
This guide will break down the key differences between PMI and PRINCE2 certifications, helping you — and your organisation — determine the best path forward.
The event saw leaders examine how bold, human-centred leadership can overcome workplace cynicism and fatigue.
The 32nd Human Resource Summit brought together senior HR leaders for three days of connection, reflection, and inspiration on Portugal’s stunning west coast. From Raphael Rowe’s thought-provoking keynote to lively strategy sessions and vineyard dinners, the event struck the perfect balance between professional development and genuine community.
To mark Cyber Security Awareness Month, this new bundle is designed to equip organizations with the practical know-how to navigate this landscape and help build a culture of digital resilience.
Learning Pool continues its growth journey with the acquisition of Elucidat, an innovative cloud-based authoring platform trusted by leading global brands.
Bluewater Learning, a global leader in learning and talent technology consulting and support services, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Cognota, the market leader in LearnOps® software. The deepened collaboration will help organizations assess, optimize, and elevate their learning operations maturity to achieve measurable business impact.
With Paradox, HiredScore, and Workday Recruiting, Workday Now has a Powerful End-to-End, AI-Powered Talent Acquisition Suite to Drive Faster Hiring and Better Candidate Experiences.
Expert sessions and iSpring's latest AI features at iSpring AI Days 2025 conference, October 29th.
Businesses urged to rebuild lost capabilities in employee relations; Interview with Steve Webster, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution.
A new survey finds UK firms expanding global hiring fastest among major economies, with 85% planning to double overseas recruitment within two years as wage inflation and AI skills shortages bite.
With just a month to go until The Learning Network’s flagship event, Connect 2025, this is the final opportunity for learning and development professionals to secure their place at one of the most anticipated gatherings in the L&D calendar.
Discover how partnerships with some of the biggest tech brands in the world as well as leading IT training providers across Australia, helps deliver training that’s current and directly aligned with industry standards and expectations.
City & Guilds of London Institute to sell its awarding and training businesses to PeopleCert, refocusing its mission on charitable impact through The City & Guilds Foundation.
Virtual College is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of delivering high-quality digital learning, compliance training, and professional development solutions to learners and organisations across the UK and beyond.
As the promises and perils of AI reshape classrooms and workplaces alike, OEB Global 2025, the annual Global, Cross-Sector Conference and Exhibition on Digital Learning, will examine whether technology is enhancing or eroding human agency - and what that means for learning, leadership, and society.
Global corporate training market projected to reach $805.6 billion by 2035, driven by digital transformation and upskilling demand.
Learning Pool has acquired WorkRamp, strengthening its position as a leader in learning technology and marking another milestone in its growth journey.
Lack of boardroom approval and shrinking budgets suggest L&D programmes are overlooked despite their proven impact on workforce transformation and business growth
Series A startups are raising twice as much per employee as in 2020, staying leaner as AI boosts productivity.
CIM and Meirc have formed a unique partnership to deliver CIM’s training programmes in the GCC; Meirc will deliver CIM’s Impact Development Programme, equipping marketers with capabilities aligned to global best practice, driving strategic, brand, and digital excellence; CIM training programme delivered by Meirc will become available from January 2026; CIM and Meirc representatives present at the HRSE HR Summit & Expo – 22-23 October, Dubai.
This article is included in the 2025 edition of Cyber Australia, AISA's annual cyber security magazine written for the industry, by the industry. Cyber Australia is released at AISA's Australian Cyber Conference in Melbourne each year.
Learning Awards finalists announced; 60 years of Training Journal; Four in five underestimate emotional bias; Rethinking People Enablement at Work; UK sickness absence at record high; Leaders say learning matters, but staff disagree.
KPMG UK has been awarded formal accreditation by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), recognising the firm’s outstanding Learning Services offering across design, delivery, technology, governance, and measurement.
To celebrate six decades supporting workplace learning, TJ is hosting a one-day conference in London this November.
From uncovering actionable insights to transforming learning experiences with AI coaches and AI avatars. Ross Stevenson shares three practical ways L&D teams can use GenAI in their learning strategy for meaningful impact on Acteon's Speak to the Human Podcast.
GoodHabitz achieves Gold Standard Learning Provider Accreditation from the LPI, validating its commitment to engaging and impactful online learning.
The LPI has announced the shortlisted entries for The Learning Awards 2026. Finalists, chosen for their innovation and impact, will now advance to the judging phase.
By exploring the main differences between CompTIA and CCNA, this guide will enable you to choose which certification best fits the learning objectives, organisational requirements and current skill level of your team.
In From Go-Live to Payoff: How to Improve Software ROI in Real Time, Nicole Kastner, Director of DAP at Learning Pool explores how organisations can maximise return on investment from new software deployments by harnessing real-time learning, adoption strategies, and performance support. Join the session to discover how to shift from post-launch training to continuous, data-driven enablement that sustains momentum and drives long-term value.
Global research from Mindtools and Kineo uncovers hidden biases in managerial decision-making and offers practical strategies to improve workforce outcomes.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Melissa Trimble shares how to pick AI tools that truly add value to e-learning and demonstrate measurable business impact to stakeholders.
New research shows a gap between leaders’ claims of a learning culture and workers’ experience of support for tech learning.
Understanding the interconnectedness of AI, data analytics and cloud computing highlights the importance of cloud computing skills and data analytics skills in building your organisation's AI training strategy
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a defining factor in corporate reputation and resilience, investor and employee confidence, and long-term value creation. As regulatory frameworks tighten globally – from the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) to the UK’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) – organisations are under increasing pressure to make sure their ESG data is accurate, credible, and transparent. Yet ESG compliance doesn’t just fall to one department; it demands coordinated effort across teams, such as finance, operations, HR, procurement, and leadership.
Training Industry, Inc., the leading source of information for corporate learning and development (L&D), is excited to announce the launch of the Training Industry Senior Leaders Program, a high-impact, cohort-based learning experience designed to accelerate the growth of L&D professionals into executive-level roles.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Martin Couzins equips L&D leaders with tools to challenge assumptions, cut through AI hype, and make smarter, faster decisions under pressure.
Workplace Engagement Report finds Gen Z hardest to engage, while managers face burnout and disengagement.
New research by Ciphr and the charity Endometriosis UK finds that most managers lack the right training and resources to support employees with endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Lori Niles-Hofmann introduces the Learning Experience Architect role, blending AI agents and human creativity to design adaptive, business-driven learning.
The Intersection of Humanity and Technology: A look ahead to the Learning Network's annual conference in London, 14 November.
Discover how workplace learning will evolve by 2030 in this exclusive webinar from Learning Pool. Join experts Stefan Eger, Lindsey Coode, and Alan Mellish as they reveal insights from the Workplace Learning 2030 Report, including seven game-changing shifts in L&D, strategies to build adaptive learning ecosystems, real-world scenarios for the future of work, and actionable recommendations to transform L&D from a cost centre into a business driver.
Virtual College by Netex is proud to announce the launch of its Misogyny Awareness in the Workplace training - a CPD-certified course designed to help organisations build safer, more respectful work environments.
Eglė Vinauskaitė and Donald H Taylor join Learning News to present their 2025 research into how learning and development is using artificial intelligence.
London, September 30, 2025 | Totara, a global provider of learning management solutions trusted for compliance in highly regulated sectors, has appointed Amanda Nolen to its Board of Directors to support the company’s international growth and strengthen its position in regulated industries.
NFP (an Aon company), are a leading international brokerage and consulting firm with solutions spanning commercial insurance, employee benefits, financial planning, health and safety and people and talent. NFP is delighted to announce its new partnership with CLO100, the UK’s only private network dedicated to senior learning and development leaders. As both a sponsor of the annual CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum and a Community Partner, NFP is deepening its commitment to shaping the future of leadership and organisational success.
Global learning and talent development provider Hemsley Fraser has won the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Gold Award in the Leadership Development Program category for its consultancy and content development in partnership with global self-care company Perrigo. This work, featuring design and delivery services, supported Perrigo's successful development of leadership programmes that help align its emerging leaders on the importance of effective leadership in driving growth and supporting career advancement.
With PRINCE2 Agile training, your team can implement best practices from both frameworks and ensure project success. Fred Caranese, Lumify Work Process and Tech Lead, shares insights.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, David Kelly helps L&D leaders cut through AI hype with a framework to assess learning tech strategically and lead confidently through disruption.
Bluewater Learning has appointed David Kelly, one of the learning sector’s most recognised voices, as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation.
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is rapidly reshaping corporate strategy, performance, and reputation. And although organisations are increasingly engaging with ESG initiatives, many face the challenge of effectively communicating these activities and practices, both internally and externally, to secure genuine buy-in from their internal stakeholders. Without that buy-in, even strong initiatives risk falling flat. Businesses, then, need to make sure employees and stakeholders truly understand the “why” behind the work.
Chris Wigglesworth, Founder of learning evaluation provider, Coursecheck, says L&D is too focused on measuring ROI calculations and greater focus is needed on what drives outcomes.
Is AI really replacing people? Far from it. As machines take on more tasks, the demand for human skills — judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence — is skyrocketing. In this month's Summit Solutions, Thrive reveals why investing in people power is the real competitive edge in an AI-driven world.
CLO100 announced today that NIIT MTS, a global leader in Managed Learning Services, will be sponsoring the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum under the category of Managed Learning Services. This collaboration highlights NIIT’s longstanding commitment to advancing the Learning and Development profession through innovation, expertise, and thought leadership.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Laura Overton explores how everyday courage and mindset shifts can help L&D professionals turn disruption into resilience and opportunity.
A bite-sized news round up: L&D employment update; AI in learning Fosway research; UK skills investment and marketing careers; World of Learning preview; AstraZeneca Learning Team of the Year; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Whitepaper explores why employees feel disengaged and how organisations can rethink people enablement to restore energy, trust and connection at work; Interview with authors, Olivia Haywood, Chief Marketing Officer and Josh Cardoz, Chief Creative & Learning Officer, Sponge.
Virtual College by Netex has announced the launch of a new CPD-certified training course to help organisations prepare for the introduction of Martyn’s Law, the upcoming legislation designed to strengthen public safety and venue security.
In this roundtable, global L&D leaders share insights and strategies on innovating around the opportunity, scale and impact of classroom training in the age of AI.
With tech careers in high demand, digital skills are more valuable than ever. You’ll also find there’s no shortage of ways to get started in IT — from diplomas and certifications to intensive boot camp IT courses.
Lumify Learn is proud to partner with the Future Skills Organisation (FSO) to advance AI upskilling in Australia. At the recent FSO Skills Accelerator-AI launch, our CEO Jon Lang emphasised the critical need for Australians to develop AI skills for our evolving economy.
Go1, the leading content aggregator for people-first L&D leaders, is the latest sponsor for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum on 20th and 21st October. The forum is a key event for professionals in the Learning and Development sector.
Join Ciphr’s expert-led webinar on how to choose eLearning courses that boost your business.
65% of UK HR professionals expect to change jobs within the next year, according to new research by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr. Wanting to gain new knowledge and skills was the top reason cited by those planning to make a move.
At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Egle Vinauskaite and Donald H Taylor share global data and case studies on how AI is being used in L&D today and the barriers to adoption.
Imparta CEO Richard Barkey speaks to Learning News about the role of agentic AI in sales enablement and how the company’s latest i-Coach® AI release is designed to transform sales performance.
Why is ESG reporting proving so difficult for organisations? Training strategy outlined in white paper from Kineo; Interview with Marketing Manager, Celine Dang.
Originally published on TechDay, Michael Blignaut, an IT and process instructor at Lumify Work New Zealand, warns against a simplistic approach to AI adoption.
Acquisition Will Combine Sana's AI-Powered Search, Agents, and Learning with Workday Context and Data to Power Proactive, Personalized, and Intelligent Employee Experiences
How do we use emerging technologies for learning effectively? This is the theme for the Learning Technologies 2025 Autumn Forum; Online over four days this October; Registration open; First programme sessions announced.
At Learning Live, KWC Global highlighted three sales capability challenges: embedding a sales culture beyond business development, enabling cross-selling through collaboration, and proving ROI of sales training. Their Rainmaker programme delivers measurable results, boosting engagement, revenue, and confidence, emphasising a human-first approach in an AI-driven world.
Learning Pool has announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 audit and achieved Cyber Essentials certification, underscoring its commitment to data protection, security, and compliance. The SOC 2 audit, conducted by A-LIGN, validates the company’s robust controls across security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy, while the UK’s Cyber Essentials certification confirms defenses against common cyber threats. Chief Information Officer Michael Kelly emphasized that these achievements strengthen customer trust and highlight Learning Pool’s ongoing investment in safeguarding data and ensuring secure, reliable learning platforms for organizations worldwide.
Workday is to acquire AI learning firm Sana in a $1.1bn deal, adding AI-driven learning and agents to strengthen workplace skills and employee experience.
ATD-accredited nine-course academy helps L&D teams align with business goals, master AI, and demonstrate measurable impact.
CLO100 and Mediazoo have joined forces to create the L&D Career Development Zone. The World of Learning Exhibition will take place on 7th and 8th October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, offering learning and development professionals essential resources to advance their careers during a period of rapid technological change.
DECIEM, the global beauty company behind cult brand The Ordinary, has won a Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for its Senior Director Development Journey, designed and delivered in partnership with Thrive.
Joggle Learning, the groundbreaking AI-powered corporate knowledge delivery platform, will make its official UK market debut this week at Learning Live 2025. The innovative solution directly addresses the critical challenge facing learning professionals: making valuable LMS content instantly accessible when employees need it most.
Manageable brings innovative solutions and thought leadership to the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum
Rise Up has once again been shortlisted in the prestigious Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year category, reaffirming its position as a leader in learning and development innovation.
Many sales programmes fail not for lack of training, but because they rest on weak pipeline data, poor qualification and unbalanced coverage.
The number of learning and development professionals looking for work in the UK has risen sharply in 2025. L&D recruiter, Nick Jones, Blue Eskimo, has the statistics and joins Rob Clarke on Learning News.
Originally published on TechDay, Craig Jones, Lumify Work's regional manager talks about the shift in attitudes when it comes to cybersecurity skilling in ANZ.
Learn how to implement DevOps effectively with expert insights from technical instructor John Bromwich—boost delivery speed, team collaboration, and software quality. Discover DevOps training courses.
Mediazoo has developed ConvX, an AI-powered role-play platform designed to improve essential workplace communication skills through realistic, voice-to-voice simulations.
Vichy Laboratoires’ groundbreaking initiative, Hormonall: Together for Women’s Wellbeing, has been honored with three prestigious awards, recognizing its impact on women’s health and wellbeing.
With learners' "time poverty" being one of the biggest challenges facing today’s organisations, Hemsley Fraser's collaborative session on Day 1 of Learning Live 2025 in London examines how forward-thinking organisations are creating the space for learning, even when time pressures on workforces are so intense.
Now in its third edition, Totara’s Learning with Impact event returns after two highly successful outings that connected hundreds of L&D professionals worldwide. The upcoming event explores the positive benefits collaborative learning can have in developing and nurturing high-performing teams.
The September edition of CLO Lens magazine is now available, offering Learning and Development professionals fresh perspectives on the industry's evolution. This issue focuses on AI's strategic role, the power of simplicity, and the importance of human energy in leadership. Featuring insights from top L&D figures, including members of the CLO100 community, the magazine provides practical ideas to energise professional approaches for the autumn season.
GP Strategies is participating as an exhibitor at the upcoming LEARNING LIVE event hosted by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) in London on September 17-18.
Mindtools and Kineo are proud to have been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious 2025 Learning Technologies Awards.
2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds Cloud HR adjusting to TA acquisitions, work redesign and skills strategy uncertainty
A Learning News report on the UK L&D jobs market, with data on vacancies, hiring trends and redundancies.
Learning Pool’s new report, Workplace Learning 2030: The Seven Shifts Reshaping How We Learn at Work, highlights the key trends transforming workplace learning over the next five years. Based on customer insights and industry data, the report identifies seven major shifts—from the rise of AI and skills-based development to evolving learner expectations, connected ecosystems, and data-driven impact measurement. The research provides practical strategies for L&D leaders to embed learning in the flow of work, personalise experiences, and link learning directly to business outcomes.
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