The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From practical fixes for talent and learning gaps to game-changing inclusion, small business culture struggles, leadership conference reveals, and workforce data insights—you’ll find ideas, research, and real talk to reshape your strategy. L&D Doctor Clinic launches to support HR and learning professionals Paul Morgan, a seasoned learning leader, has launched the L&D Doctor Clinic, a bi-weekly forum for HR, L&D and talent professionals…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Gen Z’s side hustle surge, DWP’s call for fail-friendly innovation, cost-saving health data, remote work’s civil service boost, and a massive Clorox-Cognizant cyber lawsuit—revealing modern work’s shifting cyber risks and negative impact. 1 in 10 employees have to pay for health and safety training themselves – are employers falling short? New data from Astutis has revealed that a growing number of UK employees…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: A computer game reveal learning smarts, onboarding still stumbles, poor workplaces hit UK hard, workforce schemes bridge skills gaps, and Ghana gets set to host eLearning Africa’s biggest-ever digital education gathering in 2026. A whopping 68% admit to doing other things during online training: Read more. Addressing the barriers blocking employee development Despite growing awareness, however, participation in skill development is limited. In…