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TJ Newsflash 13 August – Productivity, AI, training and bias under fire
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: HR jobs heat up, flexibility drives joy, neurodivergent claims surge, and L&D conference preview from Learning News. Plus, Rustici’s guide helps you train beyond borders. Explore today’s talent and tech trends shaping tomorrow. Productivity held back by tech advice new research from “Thinc” shows As mid-sized businesses look to chase productivity gains and scale in the age of AI and automation, many are…
TJ Newsflash 6 August – From burnout to breakthroughs: how L&D is reshaping support, skills and strategy
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…
TJ Newsflash 30 July – Workplace wellbeing gaps, travel woes, overtime implications, and ADHD lawsuit
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…
TJ Newsflash 23 July – What people really do during training, work flexibility, AI fears and online Minecraft unveils how we learn socially
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…
TJ Newsflash 16 July – Workplace shifts: AI divides, human skills rise, new talent needs emerge
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From rising Gen Z burnout to engineering perks over pay, youth confidence gaps, L&D freelancer visibility, and women in tech mentoring—today’s workplace challenges demand smart strategies, bold support, inclusion and AI focus. TJ partners with SyncSkills to support women leaders with place on REVEAL programme Training Journal has partnered with leadership specialists SyncSkills to offer a place on their upcoming REVEAL programme, a…
TJ Newsflash 09 July – Commute cuts, happy AI, training access, L&D AI check tool
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Skills shape job choices, face-to-face learning resurges, safety goes viral on TikTok, Gen Z’s financial fragility exposed, small firms AI lag, compliance reframed as opportunity, and leaders train instincts through immersive crisis learning. New data: 1 in 3 workers would take a pay cut to fix their commute – can HR afford to ignore it? New research from BHN Extras reveals just how…
TJ Newsflash 02 July – AI fairness, frazzled leaders, and fragile managers
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: ‘Workcations’ blur holiday boundaries, risking burnout and disconnection. As the line between rest and work vanishes, are we trading true downtime for faux flexibility? Discover how this trend could be undermining your wellbeing. What’s in and what’s out for L&D leaders in 2025 Degreed’s new analysis spotlights the trends reshaping workplace learning priorities this year. Here’s what’s gaining momentum and what’s falling out…
TJ Newsflash 25 June – Neurodiverse workers feel unsupported, layoffs mean mistakes, and bosses misunderstand staff
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Economic stress drives side hustles for Americans; CEOs embrace hybrid work to cut costs. Employers invited to join 2025 neuroinclusion index. Skills gaps, mental health support, and flawed UK apprenticeships highlight workforce challenges. New research from City & Guilds finds a lack of support for nearly one in three neurodiverse employees Nearly one in three employees surveyed in City & Guilds’ latest annual…
TJ Newsflash 18 June – AI project demand surges 230%, younger people push harder for inclusive hiring and customer education efforts expand, but gaps remain
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Skills Symphony launches with big-name backing; UK hiring sentiment dips to lowest since 2021; White House sets ambitious apprenticeship target—read for how these shifts could impact your workforce strategy. Skills-first learning, hiring transforms talent pipelines, report shows Skills-first learning is driving a wave of skills-based organizations and influencing talent pipelines from recruitment to advancement, according to Coursera’s 2025 Global Skills Report. In North America,…
TJ Newsflash 11 June – AI oversight, workplace wellbeing, and lifelong learning
The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: From new legal duties on harassment prevention to calls for strategic investment in skills, ergonomic failings in offices, responsible innovation for organisations, people protection, and preparing for a fast-changing, tech-driven future of work. Information Commissioner: People must trust their information is protected in the age of AI The Information Commissioner’s Office are stepping up their supervision of AI and biometric technologies so people…
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