The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Shifting mindsets and rising trends are reshaping workplace learning. Generational learning gaps, AI ambitions and four-day week forecasts, this month’s insights uncover what’s driving L&D forward — and what might be holding it back Mindtools acquires Kineo creating global scale and breadth of comprehensive learning solutions Mindtools, a global management and leadership skills development provider, owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), announces its…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: financial services is investing more in learning than other sectors, soft skills take priority in hiring, an advisory board created for video learning innovation, and AI-fueled errors from staff are on the up! Investment in learning shows promise for financial services skills gap Investment in skills by financial services firms is outstripping almost all other sectors, with firms prioritising technical skills and behaviours,…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From wild swims at SOFest to seismic shifts in HR and multiple AI stories; new research into workplace culture, emerging talent trends, and pressing deadlines linked to upcoming policy shifts and funding opportunities Last chance to book your place at SOFest – ticket sales close tonight (30 April) SOFest is a three-day immersive gathering for facilitators, trainers and coaches, taking place in Essex…