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 productivity. IDTX speakers and Learning Technologies debate L&D’s AI future. Women’s voices are being targeted online and event platforms must respond Women-led online events linked to International Women’s Day were reported to have been disrupted with explicit content and coordinated…

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 why talent strategies must change as AI literacy becomes baseline. Workers say they want learning. Why is engagement low when it’s offered? Employers create learning opportunities in response to worker demand — but when the programs are presented, uptake tends…

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 lunch costs sap energy. LT2026 offers a tech reality check. L&D redundancies double in 2025 The annual Work and Salary Report is out this week and points to difficult times for many working in learning and development, with tighter budgets,…