The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Gen Z office design woes, widening cyber preparedness gaps, why humanising AI hurts performance, Skills England’s stark talent forecast, and positive evidence that brain health can improve at any age for adults everywhere. UK tech professionals shift learning towards AI as coding skills evolve, according to new O’Reilly data New research from O’Reilly, a leading source for insight-driven learning on technology and business,…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Workplace honesty, small-business appeal, placebo memory gains for adults, LinkedIn collaboration option, Getty’s OpenAI deal and DevLearn’s 2026 programme all point to changing trust, technology and learning choices across work and professional development. The L&D industry’s AI problem isn’t adoption – it’s knowing how to use it for real impact The landscape of AI in the workplace has transitioned from an initial focus…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Young talent, workplace trust, autonomy, news habits and bereavement support all come under scrutiny. Also new research revealing where employers may be missing crucial opportunities to strengthen employee skills, culture and human connection. Are L&D leaders stepping away from strategy discussions? Participation of learning and development leaders in business strategy discussions has steadily declined over the last three of RedThread Research’s biennial reports,…