The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI skills framework, the hidden productivity drain of noisy offices, Britain’s leave guilt problem, Gen Z migration rising fast, ‘AI zombie’ thinking risks,…
Total Training launches today, marking the next phase in its evolution as a leading provider of learning and development for public service professionals. Formerly Dods Training, and with over 25 years of experience, Total Training is a trusted partner to civil…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Reports warn of widening AI skills gaps, onboarding weak spots and leaders lacking support. UK tech frustration and AI scepticism persist. Toxic managers…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI is everywhere, yet ROI lags. Employees stay silent about bullying and harassment. Skilled trades shortages threaten AI infrastructure growth. Facilities management modernisation…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Leaders overestimate AI use, research probes whether “seductive details” hinder learning. Brain training may cut dementia risk for decades. Diet-driven energy crashes sap…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Why emotion is the missing ingredient in service design, what’s shifting in the learning systems market, how success is stressing people out, and…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Managers not platforms drive day-to-day learning while ‘AI washing’ muddies layoff stories. UK staff stay silent on bullying. Employers prioritise mental health. Rising…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Screens are eating the workweek, stressing eyes and productivity. Skills gaps widening as AI floods hiring. Learners still rate human-led training best. Stress…
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: AI reshapes corporate training fast, workers threaten to quit amid stalled innovation, Instagram disputes “clinical addiction” claims in court, and the UK wrestles…
In 2026, L&D must embed AI into real workflows, redesign roles and focus on measurable outcomes, without sacrificing trust, culture and wellbeing. Drawing on views from leaders across HR, learning and analytics, TJ’s Editor Jo Cook explores three pressure points:…
