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,…

The latest L&D news, reports, research and updates, personally compiled by TJ’s Editor, Jo Cook. This week: Screens are eating the workweek, stressing eyes and productivity. Skills gaps widening as AI floods hiring. Learners still rate human-led training best. Stress drives mistakes and silence. Cyber teams brace for AI threats. 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey marks a turning point for L&D Donald H Taylor shares insight from his 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey, which shows a profession leaving familiar patterns…